Educational reformers argue that schools should abolish traditional examinations and replace them with continuous assessment based on coursework and projects. They point out that examinations create enormous stress for students, with many experiencing anxiety that impairs their performance. Examinations test only a narrow range of skills, primarily memorization and time-pressured writing, while coursework can assess deeper understanding, creativity, and research abilities. Countries that rely more heavily on coursework than examinations report higher student wellbeing. Replacing examinations with continuous assessment would therefore provide a more accurate measure of student ability while improving mental health.