exam-oriented education
An education system that focuses mainly on preparing students for exams rather than broader learning.
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IELTS use
Use this phrase when criticising education systems that prioritise test scores over creativity, well-being, or practical skills.
Examples
- Exam-oriented education can discourage creativity and curiosity.
- In many countries, exam-oriented education places heavy pressure on teenagers.
Collocations
- an exam-oriented education system
- An exam-oriented education system may not prepare students for real-life challenges.
- move beyond exam-oriented education
- Schools need to move beyond exam-oriented education.
Word family
- Noun
- exam
- Verb
- examine
- Adjective
- exam-oriented
- Adverb
- academically
Paraphrases
- test-focused education: A clear and slightly simpler alternative.
- assessment-driven schooling: More formal and policy-focused.
Common mistakes
- exam orientated education system is pressure to an exam-oriented education system creates pressure. Use creates pressure, and include an article before the countable noun system.