I took British 'O' and 'A' level exams in the 1980s and now invigilate them at my local school. I would liken exams to eating a plate of sprouts [substitute your least favourite vegetable here].
In the 1980's we studied for two years then sat down and over the course of 2 or 3 hours we tried to eat the plate of sprouts.
In these days of modular exams taken during your studies you get to eat your sprouts a few at a time, and to try again later if you can't manage them.
The coursework components of some courses allows you to imbibe just a few leaves each day (or if you are a member of the Royal Family you can get someone else to eat them for you).
The end result of both courses is that you have eaten the plate of sprouts, it is the process that has become much easier these days...
Karl
(Grade A 'O' level, grade C 'A' level maths!)
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I took British 'O' and 'A' level exams in the 1980s and now invigilate them at my local school. I would liken exams to eating a plate of sprouts [substitute your least favourite vegetable here]. In the 1980's we studied for two years then sat down and over the course of 2 or 3 hours we tried to eat the plate of sprouts. In these days of modular exams taken during your studies you get to eat your sprouts a few at a time, and to try again later if you can't manage them. The coursework components of some courses allows you to imbibe just a few leaves each day (or if you are a member of the Royal Family you can get someone else to eat them for you). The end result of both courses is that you have eaten the plate of sprouts, it is the process that has become much easier these days... Karl (Grade A 'O' level, grade C 'A' level maths!)