Furore over scrapping of O Level exams

Weeks after educationist Caiphus Nziramasanga re-affirmed his assertion that Grade 7 and O' Level examinations should be scrapped, the issue has sparked heated debate among parents, teachers unions, educationists and the ordinary. Zimbabwean on the street.

Nziramasanga says these exams are no longer relevant.

They are an unnecessary cost to government as well as parents, he argues. Debate now rages as people from different walks of life bring out their views and it remains to be seen what position prevails.

The veteran educationist suggested that the two examinations should be replaced by continuous assessments.

He says the assessments should start from Early Childhood Education right up to Advanced Level without discriminating any student by making them write examinations.