Dear Editor,Assessments are of great importance and an integral part of the teaching-learning process. In other words, they serve as a measure of the achievement of the intended objective. In this regard, they aim to inform students of areas where more effort needs to be made to enhance their performance. As a result, they contribute to deeper learning. 1 Assessment results and analysis assist educators in further planning and implementing curriculum developments. 2 A summative assessment also facilitates the selection of 'suggestively' suitable candidates for promotion and employment, etc., if applicable. 3 Furthermore, assessments also help students indirectly by promoting self-discipline, time management, stress management, and an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.There are, however, some negative aspects associated with assessments for students. Students are more likely to feel stressed and anxious during assessments. 4 Typically, assessments are scheduled for the entire class and are time-bound. There may be some students who are not prepared to take exams at that time. Or there may be other factors may contribute to the students' poor performance. In either case, students may feel ashamed of their poor assessment results. It may be embarrassing for them to accept it when their peers' scores are higher than theirs. It may be difficult for them to explain it to their parents or guardians, who may view their ward's exam performance as a measure of righteousness. Frequent assessments multiply students' problems. Their learning rhythm is disrupted, and the emphasis is shifted to assessment. 5 It also creates a vicious cycle of inadequate preparation for exams and poor performance on the exam. Some