School of Thought
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School of Thought
Exams: Are they fit for purpose?
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GEMS Education
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Episode 1
Exams: for some they're easy, for others they're a nightmare. But no matter what the curriculum or which part of the world you're in, we’re led to believe that exams are unavoidable and an essential part of education.
Or are they?
Weighing in on the subject are two eminent school leaders: Nargish Khambatta, Principal of GEMS Modern Academy, and Matthew Burfield, Principal/CEO of GEMS Founders School - Dubai.
What they have to say may surprise you...