Will CIE exams be sufficient for the youngsters of today?
What is your opinion about the examinations kids of A and O level are doing that is Cambridge international examinations, this exam has been for decades and in a world of globalization and in a world where competition is something which we cannot escape, how far do you think CIE exams can help us for the future?
Do you think CIE exams are going to help for international universities? Many teachers across the island believes that CIE exams is one of the examination which will not bring you much luck unless you have perfect results such as (3 A* and 2 A's), how far will such an examination cater for our future?, don't you think the examination boards needs to implement new examination which will allow students to get good universities with the minimum criteria? don't you think that we ought to move for international baccalaureate examinations (IB)?
CIE is an internationally recognized examination board but how far will it cater for our future because the weightage and the level of the paper is way too down, nowadays you can hear about 60 - 70 students getting a 6 at O-level, but how many student do you hear getting perfect results at private schools for international baccalaureate? how far can the certificate of cie takes us in the world of work?
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Either Cambridge exams have to include a broader set of subjects and extra curricular activities or schools adopt the International Baccalaureate as a better alternative.
I really think it helps as it is an international exam which has proper standards.
It is among one of the most convenient way to develop our youth of tomorrow.
IB prepares students better than the Cambridge exams as the former has a broader set of subjects and higher standards. I believe students are more ready to face the world following an education in IB than CIE and the Telegraph backs this up.
However people in Mauritius are used to the Cambridge exams and it's been such a long time that a reform would be difficult. I believe Mauritius close connection with the UK will be a major hurdle even if the government wanted to move over to IB.
College students take way too many private lessons and a lot of them learn by heart and it is not surprising they are passing with flying colours. How many are able to do extra curricular activities? How many understand the reasoning rather than memorising? How many enjoy the learning process? Few I would say.