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All achievement tests have some element of speed requiring candidates to write their answers within a stipulated time frame. However, too much emphasis on speed may not give the examinee adequate time to demonstrate what they know, understand and can do with respect to the subject matter studied. As a result, the evaluation of candidate’s work may not be a true reflection of his or her content mastery level. Also the results generated may not show content concepts and principles that are not understood. A correct profile of information that is not understood, from diagnostic point of view, is critical in educational systems where assessment is designed to provide feedback to the teacher, the learner and other stakeholders in a formative sense. The Botswana primary school leaving English Language examination appears to be steeped on speed as candidates are required to write composition and letter pieces within an hour. An exploratory study was conducted on views of teachers about time allocation in writing primary school leaving examination English language composition and letter writing. Two hundred and twelve (212) teachers participated from 40 schools across Botswana. Results indicate that majority (67%) of teachers view the time as inadequate and therefore raising validity questions on this examination. There is therefore a need to investigate this matter further as this might have unintended results of the examination. |
