Subjects and grade levels announced for 12th grade national exam

Ethiopia's Ministry of Education has announced the subjects and grade levels for the 12th grade national exam in the 2018 academic year. Natural sciences include English, math, civics, biology, chemistry, and physics. Social sciences cover English, math, civics, history, geography, and economics.

Addis Ababa, Megabit 24, 2018 (Fana Media) – The Ministry of Education and Examinations Service announced the subjects and grade coverage for the 12th grade national exam in the 2018 academic year.

In the natural sciences stream, students will be examined in English, math, civic and ethical education, biology, chemistry, and physics. The social sciences stream includes English, math, civic and ethical education, history, geography, and economics.

The exam encompasses material from 9th to 12th grades. Ninth grade content combines old and new curricula. Grades 10 through 12 are based on the new curriculum. Economics, as a new curriculum subject, covers grades 10 to 12.

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