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**payporanymn** · 01-12-2008, 02:26 AM

Originally posted by Whaleboy
IMO it makes more sense for subjects, particularly the humanities, to be judged entirely on coursework. Why should 'humanities' be excused the tough ride of exams compared to science-based subjects?

I know exams can be difficult and stressful - I went through hell with my A-levels, and that was over 20 years ago when I think you'll find they were harder than they are today, but life is about pressure and deadlines.

Jobs require things to be done in a certain time, and the interviews to get the jobs invariably require thinking on your feet under great pressure and with lots of competition.

01-12-2008, 02:26 AM	#9
payporanymn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	Originally posted by Whaleboy IMO it makes more sense for subjects, particularly the humanities, to be judged entirely on coursework. Why should 'humanities' be excused the tough ride of exams compared to science-based subjects? I know exams can be difficult and stressful - I went through hell with my A-levels, and that was over 20 years ago when I think you'll find they were harder than they are today, but life is about pressure and deadlines. Jobs require things to be done in a certain time, and the interviews to get the jobs invariably require thinking on your feet under great pressure and with lots of competition.
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