Grade seven 100 percent pass cheers unions
From ALEX NJOVU in Kitwe
PROFESSIONAL Teachers’ Union of Zambia (PTUZ) Kitwe district chairman Aaron Chansa says the 100 percent pass rate recorded at grade seven level is encouraging and is an indication that teachers are working hard despite the numerous challenges they are facing.
PROFESSIONAL Teachers’ Union of Zambia (PTUZ) Kitwe district chairman Aaron Chansa says the 100 percent pass rate recorded at grade seven level is encouraging and is an indication that teachers are working hard despite the numerous challenges they are facing.
A total of 284,603 pupils who sat for
this year’s grade seven examinations have been selected to grade eight,
representing a progression rate of 93.49 percent, a marginal reduction
from last year’s 93.80 percent.
A total of 304,429 pupils wrote grade seven examinations compared to last year’s 302,890, representing an increase of 0.5 percent.
Out of those who sat for the examinations, a total of 284,603 were selected to grade eight classes, which will open on January 14, 2013.
These include 149,016 boys and 135,587 girls.
Mr Chansa said in an interview in Kitwe yesterday that it is encouraging that the country has continued recording a 100 percent pass rate at grade seven level.
“In the first place, we are happy as a union that all the pupils who sat for grade seven examinations on the Copperbelt passed to go to grade eight. We are proud that seven provinces recorded a 100 percent pass rate and this is very encouraging,” Mr Chansa said.
He also said PTUZ is happy that government in collaboration with donors is investing heavily in the education sector.
“We are proud of these results because we did not record incidents of examination malpractices at grade seven level. Government must continue addressing the plight of teachers to motivate teachers to work even harder next year. To increase literacy levels and performance, we appeal to government to introduce libraries in basic schools,” he said.
Mr Chansa also commended teachers countrywide for their contribution towards the development of the education sector.
He said teachers in Zambia work very hard despite the numerous challenges they are facing.
“Our members have not been paid some of their allowances but they have continued playing a key role in the development of the education sector in the country.We will continue working hard because we are key stakeholders in the development of the country,” Mr Chansa said.
He said PTUZ is committed to working with various stakeholders in fostering development in the country.
Mr Chansa appealed to pupils to stay away from vices which are detrimental to their lives.
“Our pupils must remain focused, listen to their parents, guardians and teachers so that they can grow into responsible citizens. They must stay away from vices which can ruin their lives,” Mr Chansa said.
A total of 304,429 pupils wrote grade seven examinations compared to last year’s 302,890, representing an increase of 0.5 percent.
Out of those who sat for the examinations, a total of 284,603 were selected to grade eight classes, which will open on January 14, 2013.
These include 149,016 boys and 135,587 girls.
Mr Chansa said in an interview in Kitwe yesterday that it is encouraging that the country has continued recording a 100 percent pass rate at grade seven level.
“In the first place, we are happy as a union that all the pupils who sat for grade seven examinations on the Copperbelt passed to go to grade eight. We are proud that seven provinces recorded a 100 percent pass rate and this is very encouraging,” Mr Chansa said.
He also said PTUZ is happy that government in collaboration with donors is investing heavily in the education sector.
“We are proud of these results because we did not record incidents of examination malpractices at grade seven level. Government must continue addressing the plight of teachers to motivate teachers to work even harder next year. To increase literacy levels and performance, we appeal to government to introduce libraries in basic schools,” he said.
Mr Chansa also commended teachers countrywide for their contribution towards the development of the education sector.
He said teachers in Zambia work very hard despite the numerous challenges they are facing.
“Our members have not been paid some of their allowances but they have continued playing a key role in the development of the education sector in the country.We will continue working hard because we are key stakeholders in the development of the country,” Mr Chansa said.
He said PTUZ is committed to working with various stakeholders in fostering development in the country.
Mr Chansa appealed to pupils to stay away from vices which are detrimental to their lives.
“Our pupils must remain focused, listen to their parents, guardians and teachers so that they can grow into responsible citizens. They must stay away from vices which can ruin their lives,” Mr Chansa said.
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