The Rough S.E.A

First of all I would like to congratulate all the students who wrote the exam on a job well done. To all parents and teachers who actively supporting and encouraging the students throughout the process job well done.
The issue I have is why are we pressuring our young minds so much. I see more damage associated with this exam than benefit. If the ministry would assess these children continuously from the end of standard 1 to the end of standard 5 using this approach as means of assigning students to the secondary school system would be less stressful and more profitable for all stakeholders.