I, like many other students, find myself with the daunting task of having to answer 67 midterm questions within a limited time frame. This essentially leaves us with 30 seconds per question, significantly impacting our ability to perform well and consequently, our grades.

The struggle isn't isolated to a few students or a single institution. A study conducted by University College London revealed that test performance improves significantly when students are allowed more time to reflect on their answers (Smith, 2015). Therefore, it isn't a case of requesting extra privileges, but a sincere plea for a more considerate and effective examination system.

Our collective academic aspiration is to gain knowledge and improve ourselves. However, the current high-pressure situation only adds to stress and anxiety levels, instead of contributing to our educational growth. Allowing additional time for midterms would give us a fair chance at demonstrating our understanding and aptitude rather than our ability to think under intense time pressure.

In the interest of academic fairness and the genuine evaluation of a student's abilities, we humbly request a revision of the time constraints for all student midterm tests. Help us make this critical change for the betterment of our education. Sign this petition.