It looks like grade inflation is hitting Zimbabwe hard as exam scores climb higher. Professor Paul Mapfumo noted that Zimbabwe School Examinations Council metrics rose again. The Ordinary Level success ratio hit 35.26 percent, edging past the 33.12 percent seen previously. That figure creates a decent gap above the lower stats recorded two cycles ago.
Ladies absolutely crushed the dudes during this academic cycle. Mapfumo indicated that female learners secured a 36.31 percent pass average, whereas male entrants only managed 34.09 percent. From the 162,000 women who showed up, over 40,000 nailed five subjects with a Grade C or higher. Only about 33,000 guys reached that same benchmark.
Total participation spiked considerably as well. A massive crowd of 302,066 hopefuls sat for papers, showing a solid increase in attendance. Out of everyone attempting the full course load, 73,978 scraped together passing grades. Regular school attendees posted a 35.62 percent success rate, which reflects a decent improvement over earlier performance.
Independent learners saw their fortunes turn around with a 33.39 percent score. Special needs entrants did even better, landing at 37.14 percent. The administration stated that scores remain viewable on the ZIMSEC website for a few days before physical slips arrive at testing hubs for pickup.
Ladies absolutely crushed the dudes during this academic cycle. Mapfumo indicated that female learners secured a 36.31 percent pass average, whereas male entrants only managed 34.09 percent. From the 162,000 women who showed up, over 40,000 nailed five subjects with a Grade C or higher. Only about 33,000 guys reached that same benchmark.
Total participation spiked considerably as well. A massive crowd of 302,066 hopefuls sat for papers, showing a solid increase in attendance. Out of everyone attempting the full course load, 73,978 scraped together passing grades. Regular school attendees posted a 35.62 percent success rate, which reflects a decent improvement over earlier performance.
Independent learners saw their fortunes turn around with a 33.39 percent score. Special needs entrants did even better, landing at 37.14 percent. The administration stated that scores remain viewable on the ZIMSEC website for a few days before physical slips arrive at testing hubs for pickup.
