The localization of 'O' level art examinations in Zimbabwe

From: Studies in Art Education | Date: October 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

In 1994, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) was established as the body responsible for assessment in primary and secondaiy education in Zimbabwe. ZIMSEC took over activities from the Exams Branch in Zimbabwe and the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) in the United Kingdom (UK). The changeover for the responsibility of examinations became known as 'localization' in Zimbabwe. This article looks at the preparations taken by ZIMSEC before the localization of examinations in art took place. It examines whether ZIMSEC was prepared for this transition and ...

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