Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Educational Research 2327-6150 1 9 2013 11 12 Exploring the Side Effects of Assessment in Secondary Schools and Its Impact on Students: Perspective from Bangladesh 380 390 EN Sumaiya Khanam Chowdhury Education Specialist, Nari Maitree, Dhaka, Bangladesh Shah Shamim Ahmed EDUCATION2013196 10.12691/education-1-9-6 2013 09 06 2013 10 17 2013 11 12 The main objective of the study was to explore the side effects of assessment in secondary schools and its impact on students. The study was descriptive in nature and the researcher used a qualitative approach to collect and analyze data. The researcher selected three schools, as a sample of the study, by Stratified Sampling method based on their last two years board result. She also selected fifteen students of secondary schools conveniently from the sample schools. For collecting relevant evidence and data from respondents, the researcher used tools like classroom observation, in-depth interview and focus group discussion. From the study it was found that, some noticeable side effects of assessment are suffering from Self-inferiority complex, losing self- confidence, disregard for school and teachers, attempt of hurting them, selecting wrong path, increase of competitive behavior etc. Based on the findings of the study the researcher recommended allowing students¡¯ participation while developing assessment tool for them.