In Zambia, the passing mark for Grade 7 is typically set by the Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ). The exact passing mark may vary from year to year or be subject to changes in educational policies, so it’s important to check with the ECZ or the Ministry of General Education in Zambia for the most up-to-date information on Grade 7 passing requirements.
Here is the ECZ standardized grading system for grades 7, 8, and 9.
A. GRADE 7 GRADING
1. ENG 60×2.5=150
2. MATH 60×2.5=150
3. I.SCIE 50×3.0=150
4. SS 60×2.5=150
5. CTS 60×2.5=150
6. ZL 50×3.0=150
7. SP1 50×3.0=150
8. SP2 50×3.0=150
1. 112-150 ONE EXCELLENT
2. 90-111 TWO VERY GOOD
3. 75-89 THREE GOOD
4. 40- 74 FOUR AVERAGE
5. 00-39 F BELOW AVERAGE
6. X X ABSENT
B. GRADE 9 GRADING
1. 75-100 ONE DISTINCTION
2. 60-74 TWO MERIT
3. 50-59 THREE CREDIT
4. 40-49 FOUR PASS
5. 00-39 F FAIL
6. X X ABSENT
C. GRADE 12 & GCE GRADING
1. 75-100 1 DISTINCTION
2. 70-74 2 DISTINCTION
3. 65-69 3 MERIT
4. 60-64 4 MERIT
5. 55-59 5 CREDIT
6. 50-54 6 CREDIT
7. 45-49 7 SATISFACTORY
8. 40-44 8 SATISFACTORY
9. 00-39 9 UNSATISFACTORILY
10. X X ABSENT
The Grade 7 examination in Zambia is a crucial milestone for students, as successful completion allows them to proceed to Grade 8 and continue their education. The passing mark is usually determined based on a specific grading system, which may include different subjects and the overall performance of students. The specifics of this grading system may be outlined in the examination guidelines or policies set by the relevant educational authorities in Zambia.
