‘Lupane Grade 7 pupils can’t read’

A HUGE number of Grade 7 pupils in Lupane, Matabeleland North province, have reading difficulties, a factor that might have largely contributed to the poor pass rate recorded in last year’s examinations.

According to Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) statistics, Matabeleland North registered the worst 2020 Grade 7 results at 15,9%, down from 25% recorded in 2019 followed by Mashonaland Central (22,7%) and Matabeleland South (25%).

Eight schools in the region recorded 0%.

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