Pay attention to your TESTs not the invigilator
By: Nathlee Grant
Last Friday I had the privilege of being an invigilator; that is
I administer an exam; issued the test papers to each student, set and validate
the time and watched keenly that the rules of that test were adhere to,
especially “students receiving help”.
I would think this is a
pretty easy job; you just watch, smile and look cute. Not in the students’
eyes, to them I was wicked, they needed me turn my eyes so that they could
cheat and did almost anything to distract me but was only distracting
themselves and certainly I wasn’t budging.
I found it weird that
they spend most of their time focusing on me instead of the exam paper, trying
to change my objective, role and purpose. However, in reflection I realised
that this how I’ve dealt with all the persons who came my way in life to/and
administered test/exam. I must have spent all the time in I had time focusing
on what they are doing, trying to change their role to fit my plan and failed
the exam/test miserably without the chance of doing the same.
Now I have understood clearly, that only the teacher and or
the examination body set tests and examinations and that the invigilators only
agree to administer rules that governed the test/examination. I also understand
that I would not have been in the examination room if I did not meet the
requirements, that is having gone through the process/ the learning ground and
that the true meaning of an examination and test is not so much for the
examination body nor the teacher to know where I am at, but for my own
assessment. Therefore from now on when invigilators (persons/situations/sicknesses etc.) come along my way I will pay
keen attention on the test / exam and certainly not the invigilator. Should in
case I have queries about the test I now know who to consult.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Every test that you have experienced is the kind
that normally comes through people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow
you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to
the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a
way out.
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all his
righteousness and all things will be added
