Terms examination, as we all know, is held in every university and college, since it is a common and feasible way to test and check the learning quality. However, when we take account of the effect of it, opinions are divided into groups.

A considerable proportion of people, including some students strongly approve of such test. On one hand, they bear in mind that this is one of the most effective ways which can motivate students to focus on the courses. And through the exam, students can see more clearly how’s going on with their study, then they may analyze and adjust the learning strategy. On the other hand, the teachers are responsible for full and overall development of all the students at their disposal, so it’s essential for them to manage the level of the students. Obviously, term examination will do.

By contrast, some others show their grievance towards such exam. They hold a view that the effect is negative. When the exam is drawing near, students have to prepare and recite formulas and theories, which, they exclaim, is a particularly physical, psychological and spiritual torture. They want more quality-oriented education, instead of exam-oriented one with paper exams. As the saying goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. As a result, they want to be smart enough to face the future challenges. When stepping into society, people need to master communication skills, leadership etc. but paper work won’t teach us these things, which we can only acquire from practice and activities. By this way, the effect of term examination doesn’t appear to optimize.