book exams: Redefining evaluation
Published on: Sept. 12, 2025, 2:36 a.m. | Source: The Tribune
Refer to ‘Open-book exams are worth a try’; the introduction of open-book exams is a welcome step towards breaking the chain of rote learning and mechanised memorisation. However, their success will depend on more than just allowing students to carry textbooks into the exam hall. The real transformation lies in reworking questions, reimagining evaluation and fostering a culture of critical inquiry. If implemented with care, open-book exams can restore the joy of learning, encourage independent thought and prepare students to face real-world challenges with confidence. But if reduced to a mechanical exercise, it would risk becoming yet another failed experiment.
