Harare – Government says it will tighten its policies on subject capping for both Ordinary and Advanced Level students starting this year, allowing students a maximum of nine subjects at O-level while A-level students will not exceed the standard three subjects.
The move is aimed at ensuring that learners study and sit for examinations in accordance with recommended standards that promote quality learning and better outcomes under the Heritage Based Curriculum that goes full throttle this year.
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson Taungana Ndoro clarified the ministry’s position regarding students registering for more subjects than the stipulated number for public examinations.
“The ministry has a clear and revised policy on this matter.
“To ensure depth of learning, quality of instruction and the integrity of learner outcomes, MoPSE has instituted a cap on the number of examinable subjects.
“The standard is a maximum of nine subjects at Ordinary Level and three principal subjects at Advanced Level in the Heritage-Based Curriculum,” he said.
“Ministry has already implemented a strict cap.
“This decisive move aims to promote profound understanding and competency in core learning areas, prevent pupil burnout from excessive academic loads and align all schools and learners with a standardised, manageable curriculum framework,” he said.
