Cambridge Research Proves Long Answers Do Not Assure Good Grades

It is quite often to see students taking supplementary or additional answer sheets in the exams. There is nothing wrong with taking supplement sheets in the exam. Many students give a long description in the form of answers to questions asked in the exams. They feel that writing long answers will help them in getting good grades. A recent survey conducted by Cambridge researchers proved that this assumption of students is wrong.

The researchers have taken some facts and incidents into consideration for drawing out the conclusion. In 2016, an English Literaturestudent took 27 supplements to complete the exam. He wrote long answers assuming that he would get a good grade. To his surprise and shock, he was awarded ‘E’ grade in the exam.

The researchers also proved the fact that subject matter in the answer is more important than writing long answers. For instance, in 2016, an English Literature student secured ‘A’ grade. He did not write lengthy answers and was able to complete two answers in three pages.

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The researchers further observed that writing more than 1,300 words in A-level English Literature exam does not guarantee a better or good grade.

The researchers advised the students to keep their answer or essay limited to specific word count. The answer or essay of a student should not be too short or lengthy. Students need to stick to the word limit prescribed by the examination authority.

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Students need to be logical while writing the answers. There are different ways to answer a question and students will have to write an answer to what is asked in the question.