{"id":5431,"date":"2026-03-07T17:50:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T17:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/?p=5431"},"modified":"2026-03-07T21:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T21:50:24","slug":"second-quarter-exams-students-face-tests-during-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/2026\/03\/07\/second-quarter-exams-students-face-tests-during-ramadan\/","title":{"rendered":"Second Quarter Exams: Students Face Tests During Ramadan"},"content":{"rendered":"

As schools across the country kick off second-quarter exams starting today, students are tackling this evaluation period under special circumstances. This year, the exams coincide with the holy month of Ramadan, imposing a more demanding study rhythm on students between fasting, fatigue, and revisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students from all educational levels begin the second-quarter exams today, organized in a “closed week” format. For five days, classes will be dedicated exclusively to tests in the various subjects included in the curriculum.<\/p>\n

According to the calendar set by each school, students will take a series of tests aimed at assessing their mastery of the lessons studied since the start of the quarter. These evaluations allow teachers to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses in order to adjust pedagogical support before moving on to the rest of the school program.<\/p>\n

These exams thus represent an important step in the school journey, as they provide a progress report on the work accomplished and guide the efforts needed for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n

However, this exam period takes place in a particular context: the month of Ramadan, marked by fasting and a notable change in daily life rhythm. For many middle and high school students, balancing revisions with fasting is a real challenge.<\/p>\n

Between fleeting fatigue, school days, and shorter nights due to family gatherings or tarawih prayers, some students admit to struggling to maintain the same concentration as during the rest of the year.<\/p>\n

“Exams during Ramadan require more organization. We try to revise after tarawih prayer or early in the morning before going to school,” confides Racim, a second-year middle school student. Ikram, a third-year middle school student, shares the same view. “Sometimes we feel a bit tired by late morning, especially when we have to stay focused during exams. But we do our best to succeed,” she says.<\/p>\n

From the teachers’ side, the priority remains ensuring serene evaluation conditions while taking into account the special context of Ramadan. In several schools, teachers prioritize a calm atmosphere in classrooms and multiply encouragements to support students.<\/p>\n

“Students remain serious and diligent, but we notice they can be more tired. So we try to reassure them and remind them of the importance of good organization in their revisions,” explains a math teacher.<\/p>\n

For teachers, these exams remain above all an essential pedagogical tool. They allow for precise assessment of students’ levels and the implementation of necessary adjustments to strengthen their skills before the end of the school year.<\/p>\n

During this demanding period, parents also play a determining role. Many strive to adapt family organization to provide children with the best possible working conditions.<\/p>\n

Some ensure a quiet environment for revisions, while others pay particular attention to nutrition during Ramadan, preparing balanced meals at iftar and suhoor to help students maintain their energy during the day.<\/p>\n

Education specialists, meanwhile, recommend that students adapt their work rhythm, prioritize revisions after breaking the fast or early in the morning, avoid long hours in front of screens, and ensure sufficient sleep.<\/p>\n

The second-quarter exams should wrap up by the end of the week. Teachers will then begin corrections before publishing the results, eagerly awaited by students and their families.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, in classrooms and at home, Ramadan and exams intertwine, turning this period into a special moment where academic effort combines with the spiritual dimension of the holy month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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