THE National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has proposed the introduction of a national examination at grade four level, which it says should only assess pupils in literacy and numeracy. In a statement, Sunday, NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa said with such an examination in place, only pupils who are able to read and write should be allowed to get into grade 5. He adds that such a single measure will significantly improve the calibre of intakes into upper primary school and thereby help to improve the quality of education in Zambia. “The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) is proposing the introduction of a serious screening national examination at grade four. Unlike the current narrative...

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