The
score
of
Zhang
Zichen
-
a
reflection
on
the
value
of
assessment As
a
society,
we
are
obsessed
with
scoring
people.
From
grades
on
our
exams
to
ratings
on
our
Uber
rides,
we
are
constantly
being
judged
and
evaluated.
But
what
do
these
scores
really
mean?
Are
they
a
reflection
of
our
true
value
as
individuals?
In
this
essay,
I
want
to
explore
these
questions
through
the
lens
of
Zhang
Zichen. Zhang
Zichen
is
a
young
man
who
has
recently
made
headlines
for
his
academic
achievements.
He
scored
a
perfect
score
on
the
gaokao,
China's
national
college
entrance
exam,
and
has
been
accepted
into
a
top-ranked
university.
His
story
has
garnered
widespread
attention
and
praise,
with
many
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hailing
him
as
a
role
model
for
others
to
follow. But
what
does
Zhang's
score
really
mean?
Does
it
accurately
reflect
his
intelligence,
his
character,
his
potential
as
a
leader?
Or
does
it
simply
reflect
his
ability
to
perform
well
on
a
standardized
test?
These
are
important
questions
to
consider,
especially
as
we
place
increasing
emphasis
on
test
scores
and
academic
achievements. It's
important
to
remember
that
individuals
are
complex
and
multifaceted.
No
single
score
or
rating
can
capture
the
full
range
of
their
abilities
and
qualities.
We
need
to
move
beyond
simplistic
measures
of
success
and
value,
and
start
looking
at
people
as
whole
beings. This
doesn't
mean
that
we
should
dismiss
the
importance
of
academic
achievement
altogether.
Education
is
certainly
a
valuable
tool
for
personal
growth
and
societal
progress.
But
we
need
to
be
cautious
about
how
we
evaluate
and
measure
success,
and
avoid
reducing
individuals
to
mere
numbers. In
the
case
of
Zhang
Zichen,
I
believe
that
his
perfect
score
is
a
noteworthy
achievement,
but
it
shouldn't
be
the
sole
basis
of
his
value
as
a
person.
We
should
also
consider
his
interests,
his
passions,
his
relationships,
and
his
contributions
to
society.
Only
then
can
we
truly
appreciate
the
complexity
and
richness
of
his
character. In
conclusion,
the
score
of
Zhang
Zichen
is
a
reminder
of
the
value
and
limitations
of
assessment.
We
should
strive
to
evaluate
people
in
a
more
holistic
and
nuanced
way,
and
resist
the
temptation
to
reduce
them
to
simple
numbers.
Only
then
can
we
truly
appreciate
and
celebrate
the
diversity
and
beauty
of
the
human
experience.