This is why we should stop taking tests in school

Are tests still useful in this modern day? According to cognitive neuroscientist Hedderik van Rijn (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) they aren't. Research shows that we know that most students start studying a night before the test. Which is a fine strategy if you want a good grade. However... a week later you have usually forgotten most of it. What a waste! In this episode Hedderik suggests other ways to assess our students.