ZIMSEC Grading System 2023
Today we would like to examine the examiner and find out how the grading process occurs and how to interpret the grades. Last week we took a look at the marking process in detail, this week we will give a simple explanation of the grades awarded.
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Secondary School
| Grade | Grade Description | US Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Distinction | A | |
| B | Merit | B | |
| C | Credit | C | minimum pass mark |
| D | Satisfactory | D | considered satisfactory yet below pass mark |
| E | Fail | F | |
| U | Unsatisfactory | F |
University Level 1
| Grade | Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75.00 – 100.00 | First Division | A |
| 2.1 | 70.00 – 75.00 | Upper Second Division | A- |
| 2.1 | 65.00 – 69.00 | Upper Second Division | B+ |
| 2.2 | 55.00 – 64.00 | Lower Second Division | B |
| 3 | 45.00 – 54.00 | Pass | C |
| F | 0.00 – 44.00 | Fail | F |
University Level
| Grade | Grade Description | US Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | Distinction | A+ | |
| A | Distinction | A | |
| B+ | Meritorious | B+ | |
| B | Very Satisfactory | B | |
| S | Satisfactory | B- | |
| C+ | Definite Pass | C+ | |
| P | Pass | P | Non-grading Pass |
| C | Bare Pass | C | |
| CP | Compensatory Pass | C- | |
| D+ | Bare Fail | D | |
| D | Clear Fail | F | |
| E | Worthless | F |
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