A number of countries now recognize the importance of tests, assignments and projects administered by teachers during the course of the year in assessing a student's achievement. They have therefore introduced a Continuous Assessment Learning Area component which has to be passed in addition to accredited national or international board examinations. Weighting is however still tilted towards the latter because they are deemed more standardized and rigorous than the former. A concept and skills- oriented curriculum which incorporates continuous assessment is unlikely to produce a "Learn & pass exam & forget post-exam" syndrome.