Exam should not abolished
evaluate learning and teaching
result show how well Ss learn and teachers teach
give feedback to teacher and students
can do more practice
design material to support students
know Ss strengths and weakness
motivate Ss to study hard
provides competition
to get good results / go to a higher level
fail-cannot continue studies
improve adjustability of Ss
Drovide equal qualification
set a standard qulification
have minimum qualification higher learning
give employers information about student's level and knowledge
keep Ss occupied in learning
have to review lessons
get more knowledge prepare for exams
not time for negative pursuits
improve learning skills
memory
understanding of a subject
makes brain more effective