Examinations Office

Academics

Examinations Office

The Examinations Office, which is run by the Examinations Officer, is tasked with the critical task of running both internal and external examinations for the college and for external candidates who wish to sit for the June and November examinations. It is the responsibility of the office to ensure that all examinations are conducted using the best practices and regulations determined by the various examination boards. Consequently, the office has the mandate and responsibility to maintain the credibility of the examinations and the reputation of Watershed College.

The Office is also responsible for all communication with stakeholders on all matters concerning examinations. Watershed College offers examinations under the auspices of Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and The Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).

Mr Takura Mukamba

Examinations Officer

Grading

Achievement Symbols & Scale

A'LEVEL ACHIEVEMENT SYMBOLS

Symbol Grade Description / Range
A* Outstanding 95% and above
A Excellent 75% - 94%
B Good 65% - 74%
C Average 55% - 64%
D Below Average 45% - 54%
E Weak 36% - 44%
U Very Weak Below 35%

IGCSE ACHIEVEMENT SYMBOLS

Extended
Symbol Grade Description / Range
A* 90% - 100%
A 75% - 89%
B 65% -74%
C 55% - 64%
D 45% -54%
E 35% - 44%
F 30%-34%
G 25%-29%
U Less than 25%

IGCSE CORE SYLLABUS

C 75% - 100%
D 65% - 74%
E 55% - 64%
F 45% - 54%
G 35% - 44%
U Less than 53
Assessment Criteria

Effort Symbol & Grade System

Effort Rating Scale

Effort Symbol Description House Points
1 Excellent 2
2 Good 1
3 Average 0
4 Poor -1
5 Very Poor -2

Effort Pertains To:

  • Attitude towards work in and out of the classroom
  • Homework done on time and thoroughly
  • Classwork completed attentively
  • Punctuality to class and preparation with correct equipment

Effort Grade Standards:

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Average
  • Poor
  • Very Poor