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Monday, 13 August 2018

7 DIFFERENCES OF MATRIC AND O LEVEL EXAM SYSTEM -WHICH EXAM SYSTEM IS BETTER FOR STUDENTS-fusion stories

TIME TO DECIDE ONE AMONG O LEVEL OR MATRIC EXAM SYSTEM NOW

‘Madam…’ Miss Sophia Lodhi was delivering her Geography lecture and they all were almost snoring in the last period. Just then school peon appeared like a natural wonder of school to discontinue the lecture. He handed over a pile of slips to her and disappeared.
‘Dear grade 8th students, it's time for you to choose a suitable exam system among 'O level or Matric' for your future studies, but be vigilant that its not the type of exam system only which differs, but by choosing any one, you'll have to go through a complete package of books and syllabus requirements accordingly.
' teacher told the students consciously. 



Difference 1.

O LEVEL IS CONDUCTED BY CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY?

 If you’ll choose O level (ordinary level) then your syllabus and books following the paper making and marking will be authorized from Cambridge University, London. CIE (Cambridge international examination) UK conducts and checks the exams globally.


MATRIC EXAMS ARE CONDUCTED BY LOCAL BOARDS 




On the other hand, in Matric exam system books, syllabus, paper making and marking will be conducted under the supervision of local educational boards like Federal board, Lahore board...etc

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Difference 2


O LEVEL EXAM IS OFFERED TWICE A YEAR 


O level exam is offered twice a year; in May/June or in October/ November sessions, so students can appear among any of these sessions. It takes upto 3 years to complete this ordinary level(O level) to jump at A(advanced) level or at F.Sc.

MATRIC EXAM IS CONDUCTED ONLY ONCE A YEAR

Matric exam is conducted once a year; in March/April session. Matric takes one year less to complete than of O level that matric exam is passed in two year study program.


Difference 3.


O LEVEL EXAM IS CONDUCTED ONLY IN ENGLISH n RECOGNISED WORLDWIDE


O level exam is offered only in English and is recognizable and have authentic respect worldwide.

MATRIC EXAM SYSTEM IS OFFERED IN URDU TOO ASIDES ENGLISH 

Matric exam is offered in English or in Urdu language by choice of the student. It is advisable to select English while appearing in science subjects specially but choosing Urdu is also fine at your ease.   






'Mam, can you please explain and guide us more about the pros and cons of both exam system?' one of the students requested.
'Well, sure...,'.  


Difference 4.                   

 MATRIC SYSTEM IS ARGUED BETTER TO GET ADMITTED IN ANY LOCAL MEDICAL OR ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY


‘Well, the most famous and true to some extent argument presented, while selecting among level or matric is that for medical or engineering career in Pakistan, matric system is better as weightage given to F.sc. marks turned to get more value when it comes to merit list of many govt. Medical or engineering colleges. Asides the students which go through a traditional matric system of exam seem to be more successful at entry tests conducted by colleges.
So if you're inclined to become a future doctor or an engineer in the near future then choosing matric will be good option.


 O LEVEL ENHANCE THE CHANCE TO STUDY ABROAD 

 The students who choose Business, computer or Humanities...as core subjects and are planning to trip abroad for higher studies, then there should not be any confusion while choosing O levels. Many international colleges and universities offer scholarship programs to young students for such areas too.


Difference 5.

O LEVEL EXAM SYSTEM IS COSTLY

 The schools charge higher tuition fees from Cambridge grabbing students at their schools. At sides, though books, passed papers and notes need to buy only once at the start of three year session, but even then they seem to burden the pockets of parents because of their high charges. Tution academies also don't leave behind while charging, mounting fees for any subject of O levels than of matric.


MATRIC EXAM SYSTEM IS AFFORDABLE


      On the other hand, any student can grab its matric certificate almost free along with free books in government schools. Many private schools also offer preparation and conduction of Matric exam at affordable charges.   
  


Difference 6.

MATRIC EXAM SYSTEM IS MORE OF MEMORY TEST AND RATA BASED THAN OF CHECKING THE CONCEPTS 



Unfortunately the matric exam system follows the traditional rata based educational theory which is offered from junior level in many developing countries like ours.  This exam system picks out the scholars with more capacity of memorizing the answers even without understanding of concepts. 
It doesn't mean that by appearing in matric exam, you're not learning anything as this system has also fabricated great doctors, engineers and scholars of the time but absolutely these great persons must had put real hard efforts at higher level studies than of any O level ordinary student.


 O LEVEL EXAM SYSTEM IS CONCEPT BASED

The books, syllabus and off course question papers are more of activity and concept based at O level exam system. Students who pass out of this system appear to be more confident and creative when they come up with practical life. 
Then again O level doesn't assure to give out great learners as it is also observed that O level graduates turn up as guys; with only having fluent spoken English supremacy sometimes.  


Difference 7. 

 MATRIC EXAM SYSTEM FOLLOW NUMBER SYSTEM

In matric exam system, answer sheets are marked by numbers. Mostly the paper is of 100 marks dividing the portions in subjective or objective one. Every single number has its value, but this method of checking is outdated now.


 O LEVEL MARKED THE GRADES TO PAPERS

While grade system is adopted at marking the papers and it is known to be best method worldwide to assess the students capability.



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Like many other dilemmas of developing third world countries the significant difference between two exam systems has dug the pit among middle and rich class from basic. O level exam system is more of a status symbol and brand in our society now regardless of any check on the capability of students and matric system also has flaws with its syllabus and paper styles.     





CONCLUSION

 DIFFERENCE OF EXAM SYSTEM FADES AWAY WITH TIME



 ‘Both systems have pros and cons at the same time. At practical life passion, struggle and hard work win the goal of achievement. Some timely apprehension fades away with time. Many O level graduates and matric pass scholars get significant higher degrees and work at same fields and positions according to their tireless efforts. So parents should feel stress free while choosing any exam, according to their pockets.

The real problem is these exam systems should inculcate compatibility in the society rather than to engulf fissures. At the end, both exam systems should produce capable and compatible individuals and it comes with consistent hard work.


Offer your best to go through any exam system you choose, to turn up as useful individuals for your family and society.
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