The Benefits of the Rehearsal English Language Exam of 8th Grade Pupils(An Evaluative Study of Some Basic Level Schools in Khartoum Bahri Locality-Khartoum State)

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the benefits of the rehearsal English examination of 8th grade pupils. The following hypothesis was raised: “Pupils benefit from taking the rehearsal English examination.” Then, the literature written on testing and previous related studies were reviewed. Two tools were used to collect data: a questionnaire for 100 pupils and a questionnaire for 20 teachers of English both males and females from some basic level schools in Khartoum Bahri Locality. The analytical descriptive method was adopted using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences programme. The numerical data collected from the respondents were statistically analyzed and results were critically discussed. The most important results revealed: 1-It is obviously found that pupils benefit from taking the rehearsal English examination. 2-The rehearsal English examination investigates the pupils’ points of strengths and weaknesses. Based on the findings of this study the researcher would like to recommend the following: 1-The practice of conducting the rehearsal English examination should continue as it contributes a lot to the benefit of pupils. 2-It is advisable that pupils should consider the rehearsal English examination as a learning tool that promotes their academic level and enhances their proficiency in English language.