School Factors Contributing to Low ZIMSEC Pass Rate: A Case of Tapiwa Primary School, Gweru District in Zimbabwe

Dr. Gambiza Cathrine
Atlantic International University, Honululu, Hawaii
gambiza0@gmail.com

Abstract: The research focused on school factors that contribute to low ZIMSEC performance at Tapiwa Primary School Gweru District in the Midlands Province, Zimbabwe. The study sample was composed of (10) participants (5 males and 5 females) it used a Thematic case study research design with a qualitative approach. The findings revealed that there is a significant correlation between ZIMSEC performance and perceptions of learners towards insufficient educational facilities, lack of teaching and learning resources, and inadequate infrastructural resources. Research recommends civil education awareness campaigns to parents, teachers and learners on the importance of appropriate school factors. There is need for school authorities to ensure benefit from government and NGO programs without any corruption. It is further recommended that various stakeholders be involved in the planning of special policies to improve the teaching and learning resources and to look into inadequate infrastructural resources for learners in rural (satellite) schools. Further adjustment of the distribution of materials from Schools’ Improvement Grants (SIG) and the engagement of Public Private Partnership (3Ps) to suit needy schools is recommended. Further research on other grey areas that contribute to low ZIMSEC performance in grade seven that were not covered is recommended.