This is good to hear. Finally the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has decided to introduce new examination methods and patterns.
This had long been pending. The FB is the leading board and all other boards will hopefully follow.
The old parroting system where memories are tested more rather than knowledge, will hopefully now be flushed away.
*“…the new examination system, a complete departure from old pattern, would be focused more on checking the critical and analytical abilities of students.”
“…The style of the question paper has been changed altogether. Now, instead of a single-page, students will be given 15 to 20 pages question papers. Rote learning would be of no help; students with thorough preparations and clear concepts will be able to solve the new question papers.
Under the new format, 30 per cent of the questions will be MCQs, 50 per cent short answers and 20 per cent of application nature.
Model question papers and resource material for teachers and students have been sent to all the FBISE-affiliated institutions within the country and abroad, the chairman said.”*
http://dawn.com/2006/05/16/nat5.htm