In this article expect to see answers to the most common questions that has been going on in the mind of Students which is " Who invented exam?".
And some other questions like:
- What does the term "Exam" mean?
- What brought about the invention of exam?
- How and who invented exam?
- Who invented 'Exam' and why?
Of course if you're a student this question must have been in your mind at one point in time, probably when you're preparing for an exam you never had the faintest idea about or you are to write a course of about 6 credit unit in the University or College.
Guess what?
In this post I'll be giving a very Comprehensive, clear and simple answers to this questions and also, I'll be giving you SEVEN facts about the inventor you never had imagine if you read this post to the end.
So in this post expect to see the following
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Who Invented Exam and Why ?
In the 19th Century an American-German professor at Indiana University named "Henry Albert Fischel" Invented the exam.
Although he was a Professor emeritus of near eastern languages at Indiana university, he was also a very influential figure especially in the founding of Jewish studies in his University.
It was also under his influence that the Lilly Endowment a large philanthropic private organization founded in the year 1937 by Josiah .K Lilly and his son's.
They gave the University a grant in the year 1972-1973 to develop a Jewish study program in the Indiana University.
The Biography of the Inventor
He was born to the family of Adolf and Anna.
He attended Hochschule fur Wissenschaft des Judentums in Berlin where he bagged a degree in rabbinical studies.
The History and Definition of The Word "Exam"
Exam is a slang gotten from student who shortened the term "Examination".
Examination can be defined as any form of test taken by a student or a subject.
This test can be taken either by written or non-written.
It can also be defined as a form of Educational Assessment in accessing the knowledge, skill or aptitude of a student.
It can also said to be a form of inquiry or discovery about a Subject.
It can be taken verbally or orally, on paper, or carrying out activities e.t.c
Reasons Why The Inventor (Henry Fischel) Invented Exam
While Henry Fischel was still a professor in the University of Indiana where he teaches his Students, He had his Philosophy of Exams.
He created exams to indicate, highlight and test the student knowledge in subjects and also, the ability to use their knowledge to solve problems.
Henry Fischel was a man who travels a lot going about his Philosophy and ideology of exams although his Philosophy of Exams where in two categories which where:
- The interior testing
- The exterior testing
Truly, Henry Fischel is a notable man who has written his name down for good in the sands of time.
Although, some other historical sources has stated that there was actually another person who invented the 'Latest-modern way of assesment or accessing student.
Nevertheless, Henry Fischel's Philosophy and ideology about exams has shapened the lives of Students.
Historical Evidence of Examination and the 'Imperial system'
Now let's quickly look into the past!
The first country to be recognized to have implemented a mode or form of accessing a subject was the Ancient China
Henry Fischel's philosophy of exam came after this country already had an idea about Accessing or assessment.
China's government had organized a form of assesment known to be the 'Imperial System Examination'.
The first Dynasty to first set this imperial examination was the Sui Dynasty in the year 605 AD. The main purpose for the exam was to choose people who will come and serve in the government position although, through some sources it is believed that China later abolish that form and system of appointment in the year 1905.
The next country to be known to widely implement the system was England in the year 1806. The main purpose was to select worthy and qualifying candidate to serve in Her Majesty's Civil Service although, as time flies, this method of assesment was refined and adapted as "Education". This new system (education) began spreading and extending to different parts of the world as they began to form the basis of many country's system of assesment.
The Cambridge Assessment System
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The Cambridge is known to be one of the most prestigious universities in the world and also, it's listed among the Ivy league colleges.
During the 19th century different schools across england meet with the Oxford and Cambridge University to issue a form of standardized test for only males. During this time only male student are allowed examination. On the December 14th, 1958 the first Cambridge Assessment was taken by students either in schools or churches.
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These exams where usually on Maths, English, politics, French, latin, History and many more. It became a normal standard that many External Invigilator travels to different parts of the world to raise this standard of exam system.
Wonderful Facts About Henry Fischel You Never Knew
- Henry Fischel was a very talented pianist and a chess player. He also loves playing soccer and tennis
- His dad was a shoemaker. Henry Fischel's dad Adolf was a shoemaker in Bonn. Despite the occupation of his dad it never got in his way of greatness
- His wife died before him. Henry Fischel's wife Sylvia died in the year 1987.
- He was once imprisoned at the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
- He was survived by Five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
- He was a good businesman and a philanthropist
- He has severely published works on Rabbinic Literature and Greco-Roman Philosophy.
Conclusion
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