A Level Distance Learning

Many students now want to aupplement their A level studies for better grades. Some are living in remote areas where tutors can be a challenge. Some have joined their parants in the diaspora but wish to continue their A level studies. Some want to fast pace and attempt exams in a year

This is posing many challenging to students and Candidates as it results in dismal performance or some wont be able to write exams because they will be ill-prepared.

Figtree Online Academy has a solution to this! With experienced teachers at A Level in major fields, they provide top class tutorial services online with quality video content that is easy to understand.

Especially for those studying Mathematics, Statistics and Commercials at A Level, Figtree Academy is the site to be.

To get in touch with this revolutionary online service, whatsapp +263 733 796 118

Easiest and Challenging A Level Combinations Zimsec

So now the results for 2018 November Exams are out and you are trying to figure out the easiest combination to pursue. The competition for tertiary education administration is now stiff but a double digit score at A Level will give you a chance to be accepted by UZ, NUST or foreign scholarship programs.

In this blog, i will try to highlight easiest combinations based on result analysis of some school results

Commercials
This is the popular field nowadays because of limitless opportunities available at Tertiary Level and job market. Double digit points can be obtained from:

1. Statistics, Accounting and Business Entreprise Skills (if you are good in mathematics and Accounting its very easy to score 15 points)

2. Business Studies, Economics, Accouting
- note that Economics needs a good teacher and wide reading)

3. Statistics, Economics and Business Enterprise.

NB: you cant take BES and Business Studies on the same combination. Statistics and Pure Maths cant be a good combination again.

- Avoid Geography (many students struggle to score even a C) and Pure Mathematics (paper 2 is hot and might affect your performance in other subjects)

Arts
For greater chance of scoring 10 to 15 points avoid Geography

1. History, FRS (Divinity) and Sociology
2. History, FRS and Literature
3. History, FRS and Indigenous language.

NB: Key subjects that can be point boosters are History and FRS.

"SUPPLIMENT YOUR A LEVEL STUDIES WITH THE BEST ONLINE ACADEMY FOR ZIMSEC SYLLABUSES. CONTACT FIGTREE ACADEMY WHATSAPP +263 733 796 118"

Sciences
- traditional combination wins. Avoid other science combinations if you intend to score 15 points at A Level

1. Statistics, Physics and Chemistry
2. Statistics, Biology and Chemistry
3. Pure Maths, Physics and Chemistry (i dont encourage Pure Maths and Biologic in a combination, it might affect each other as they are both demanding)

- these combinations have a history of 15 pointers and resources to help you.



#### O level is not related to A Level performance. Many students are tempted by easy As on O level Geography to study it at A level and score 0!


DISCLAIMER: This is a personal opinion as an experienced teacher and will not be held responsible if you fail to score 15 points. Choose where your strength is.

O LEVEL DISTANCE LEARNING

Economic hardships have forced many Zimbabweans to go abroad in search of greeber pastures. However, many discover it later that for one to find a decent job in a foreign land, a qualification is a requirement.

Majority of those in diaspora either dont have 5 o levels or key subjects like english and mathematics. Some might chose to study but at the same time they need to work to finance their education.

It is against this backdrop that a group of qualified teachers for Mathematics, Combined Science, Commerce, Accounting, English and Geography have come together and created digital content for Ordinary Level Distance learning.

Students in the diaspora studying ZIMSEC or CAMBRIDGE can now study through step by step video lessons with exercises that are marked by teachers on a daily basis.

To avoid high data cost, learning platform will be mobile messengers like WhatsApp and Telegram which are compatible with all smart phones.

To  join a class for:
1. Mathematics
2. English
3. Combined Science
4. Geography
5. Principles of Accounts
6. Commece

WhatsApp +263 733 796 118

OR fill in your details on this link

https://goo.gl/forms/QtJNAuvqVyAtQMSl1

Introducing Online High School

Zimbabwe is affected by migration from rural areas to urban and from the country to other countries in the region. Most people are in Search of grrener pastors but things might not work well since many of the opportunities need at least 5 O Level subjects and a tertiary qualification.

Some students are not learning enough material to complete the syllabus and prepare for the public exams. This might be attributed to shortage of teachers, high pupil to teacher ratio, inadequate resources, limited time, absentism of bothe teachers and students, extra curricula activities like sports to name a few.

Figtree Academy has introduced an online high school that will meet the needs of the students in a flexible way. Students are bow able to access full syllabus content in digital format like Video lessons, pdf notes, exercises and tests and animations.

Figtree academy has an android app which organises the content for forms 1 to 4. Students can download content and use it offline.

It also has designed a flexible whatsapp support where students can even access the content through WhatsApp and receive feedback from teachers.

The first batch of subject on offer is Mathematics form 1,2, 3 and 4,; English Language, Geography and Combined Science. The subject are charged per month at affordable rates.

This online high school will assist those working in diaspora and able to sit for cambridge or zimsec examination in Zimbabwe. The only Tutors are qualified teachers with rich virtual teaching experiences

To get in touch with figtree academy stuff, whatsapp +263 733 796 118

Online Tutors for Zimsec

We now have online tutors for subjects examined by Zimsec. Main subjects offered online includes Mathematics, English, Geography and Combined Science.
Since data is still expensive and beyond reach of many candidates, we have designed a program that can use WhatsApp as a content distribution channel.

Students learn through step by step video lessons with exercises that are assessed by tutors.

To join our classes
WhatsApp +263 733 796 118

Why People Fail English Language Exams

About 20 to 30% score a C or better in their English Language and Mathematics exams at O level and these determine pass rate of a center as only those with 5 subjects including these two subjects are considered.

Majority of candidates scores C or better in more than 5 O level subjects but fail English and Mathematics. Majority of these re-sit for the Exam and struggle to pass in more than 2 sittings as a private candidate.

Zimsec statistics for 2017 November Examinations reveals that 13 to 14% are successful in Exams which must be a great concern for those planning a resit 

From our polls and survey, many external candidates fail because 

1. They don't attend lessons for a resit

2. They don't know the basics of grammar 

3. They think there is no need to study the Subject as it is only a 'language'

4. They don't know the structure of the exam and weight of each section to the final mark

5. They repeat the same mistakes which failed them in the last exam

But what really fails you to score a C or better in an English Exam?

#1 Poor Grammar 

Majority don't know parts of speech and parts of sentence, appropriate use of verb tenses and cannot write in their on words. Grammar cost many candidates a lot of marks 

#2 Some Can't write a good essay

Majority of candidates don't even know types of compositions and how to attempt each of these. Some can't even write a simple introduction and don't know what's included in the body or conclusion of any essay

#3 Can't Use Literal Devices 

Literal devices like amplification, registers and discourse markers are of essence when writing compositions. You might be good in grammar but inability to use literal devices or composition techniques you can't earn enough to score a C or better

#4 lack of comprehension skills

Yes, many can't correctly answer comprehension questions and can't express in their own words 

#5 Summary writing 

Summary is a major contributor and majority struggle to identify points to include and how to express in their own words nor shorten/join  the sentences using conjunctions. 

#6 Use of registers 

Majority don't even know how to answer questions on registers. Some cram random words to write in that section

It is imperative that you master all concepts of EnglishLanguage as specified by the syllabus. It's also advisable to start from basics of grammar like parts of speech [articles, verbs, nouns, pronouns etc]

Have you ever checked our step by step video lessons on English Language? WhatsApp +263 733 796 118 

New A Level Combinations New Curriculum Zimsec

Things have changed a bit in the educational sector and learners are starting to specialize for their A Level right from O level. The Learning Areas are Sciences, Mathematics, Arts and Commercials

For one to study  A Level mathematics, she or he has to study and pass 'Pure Mathematics' at O Level. Pure mathematics is like the old additional mathematics at O level and introduces some Basic A Level topics to prepare learners for A Level mathematics. The same goes with statistics, history and all other subjects

The new curriculum emphasizes on 7 compulsory subjects at A Level (which are not considered for A Level) and these are English, General Mathematics, Combined science, Indeginous Language, Heritage Studies, Physical Education and Agriculture.
One cannot take sciences at A Level even if he or she passes Combined Science. In other words, it's like Intergrated Science.

MATHEMATICS COMBINATION

One can specialize in Mathematics subjects only

• Pure Mathematics
• Statistics, and
• Mechanics 

These can be studied as separate subjects and they are no longer considered as one subject like in the old curriculum.

This also imply that one has to study all these subjects at O Level adding to 7 compulsory subjects listed above

SCIENCES 

The sciences subjects in new curriculum are 

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics 
• Geography
• Computer Science

However, one can take Pure Mathematics/Statistics/Mechanics and other two learning areas listed above 

COMMERCIALS

Commercials learning areas are 

• Economics
• Business Studies 
• Accounting 

You can also take Pure Mathematics/Statistics and add to your combination of three subjects. NB: O Level Commerce might not be considered  for A Level learning areas 

ARTS

learning areas for Arts are 

• History 
• English Literature 
• Indeginous Languages 
• Family and Religious Studies 

Be careful when choosing your learning areas at Form 3 not to mix the arts and sciences or commercial learning areas except in combinations where it's suitable 

This information is not 100% guaranteed as correct, if you have any suggestions , corrections or alterations, please leave a comment for the benefit of other students