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17 Apr 20267 min

Abolishing Exams Is Not the Answer: Nepal's Hasty Retreat from Assessment

Abolishing exams for Grades 1–5 without a solid plan risks hiding "learning poverty" and setting students up for future failure. Instead of total removal, Nepal should implement a phased pilot program and reform assessments to focus on critical thinking.

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Yogesh Dhungana
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