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Examintibased

Examintibased refers to assessment practices in which examinations serve as the central mechanism for judging student achievement. In examintibased systems, high-stakes exams or finals largely determine grades, advancement, and qualification outcomes. Proponents argue that exams offer objectivity, scalability, and clear benchmarks.

Typical forms include standardized tests, course finals, and licensure exams. Some implementations integrate exams with rubrics

Benefits cited include comparability across students, efficiency in scoring, and clear performance thresholds. Exams can be

Critiques focus on narrow goals, teach-to-the-test pressure, and neglect of practical or collaborative skills. High-stakes exams

Effective examintibased practice requires alignment with learning objectives, validity and reliability of items, fair accommodations, and

Related concepts include standardized testing, summative assessment, formative assessment, and performance-based assessment.

and
performance
criteria,
while
others
rely
on
multiple-choice,
short
answer,
or
essay
formats.
objective
when
well
designed
and
provide
tangible
criteria
for
accountability.
may
induce
anxiety
and
disadvantage
some
learners,
especially
where
access
to
preparation
resources
is
uneven.
secure
administration.
Item
design
should
vary
formats
to
assess
different
cognitive
levels,
while
analyses
monitor
bias
and
consistency.