THE advocacy to have grade four exams is one that needs more research because a grade four pupil is a minor who may not understand why he is being subjected to an examination, Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) General Secretary Kangwa Musenge has said.Mr Musenge was commenting on the suggestion by National Action for Quality Education of Zambia (NAQUEZ) where he said the government needed to introduce screening examinations for grade four pupils where they would be screened in reading and writing.Mr Musenge said there was need to leave room for research to come up with a competent resolution to the suggestion that was brought out by NAQEZ.He said it was not necessary to subject minors to an exam as it was not good and healthy for their mental health because a minor was not allowed to study for more than 30 minutes.Mr Musenge said the issue of introducing examinations for grade four pupils […]
PROTUZ opposes calls for introduction of Grade four exams calling for more research
