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Key Facts: ZIMSEC Grade 7 Mathematics Exam
7020
Official ZIMSEC Grade 7 Mathematics subject code (June 2026 examiner notice)
40 questions
Four-option multiple-choice items in official Mathematics Paper 1 (7020/01)
2 hours
Official duration of each Mathematics paper; no calculators or slide rules allowed
4 strands
MoPSE junior maths strands: Number, Operations, Measures, Relationships
USD 65
2026 ZIMSEC Grade 7 fee for all subjects, unchanged; public parents pay USD 29.00
ZIMSEC Grade 7 Mathematics 7020 is two 2-hour papers: Paper 1 is 40 four-option MCQs and Paper 2 is structured working with no calculators. These 100 free MCQs mirror the Paper 1 item type across Number, Operations, Measures and Relationships, but are not official ZIMSEC papers.
Sample ZIMSEC Grade 7 Mathematics Practice Questions
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1In the number 47 385, what is the place value of the digit 7?
2A Mutare primary school has 236 girls and 248 boys. How many learners are there altogether?
3Which of these whole numbers is the greatest?
4A Mbare vendor cuts a loaf into 8 equal slices and sells 3 slices. What fraction of the loaf is sold?
5Write the fraction 3/10 as a decimal.
6Chipo finishes a school sports-day race after 6 other learners have already finished. In which position does she finish?
7A Gweru mill recorded 4 682 kg of maize. Round this mass to the nearest hundred kilograms.
8Write 5 046 in expanded form.
9In 306 518, what is the difference between the value of the digit 3 and the value of the digit 5?
10A school garden uses 2/5 of its beds for maize. Which fraction is equivalent to 2/5?
About the ZIMSEC Grade 7 Mathematics Exam
Mathematics (7020) is an independently coded ZIMSEC Grade 7 subject on the June 2026 examiner-recruitment notice. The MoPSE junior mathematics syllabus covers Number, Operations, Measures (money, mass, length, rate, area, volume, capacity, shapes) and Relationships (data handling), with problem-solving and heritage-based applications.
Exam sponsor: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC); junior mathematics scope from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Mathematics Junior (Grade 3–7) syllabus (Number, Operations, Measures, Relationships). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Two written papers of 2 hours each. Paper 1 (7020/01) is a 40-item four-option multiple-choice paper answered in HB pencil on a separate answer sheet. Paper 2 (7020/02) is answered on the question paper: all of Section A plus any three questions from Section B, with necessary working shown and no measuring from given diagrams. Electronic calculators and slide rules must not be used. Missing one component of the subject means no result under ZIMSEC exam regulations.
Time Limit
Paper 1: 2 hours, Tuesday 22 September 2026 (morning session, 0900 hrs). Paper 2: 2 hours, Wednesday 30 September 2026 (morning session).
Passing Score
Official unit/percentage cut-scores are not published on the ZIMSEC public site as a single pass mark.
Exam / Certification Fees
2026 fee unchanged at USD 65.00 for all Grade 7 subjects. Public schools: Government USD 36.00 + parent/guardian USD 29.00. Private schools and colleges pay the full USD 65.00. Termly: USD 5.00 public, USD 11.00 private/college, USD 21.00 extra-territorial.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Number
Whole numbers, place value, ordinal and quantifying numbers, and fractions.
Operations
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, HCF, LCM and fraction operations.
Measures
Money (use USD and label the currency), mass, length, rate, area, volume, capacity and shapes.
Relationships and data
Tables, charts, graphs and other data-handling relationships.
Preparing for the ZIMSEC Grade 7 Mathematics Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Official unit/percentage cut-scores are not published on the ZIMSEC public site as a single pass mark.
- Assessment: Two written papers of 2 hours each. Paper 1 (7020/01) is a 40-item four-option multiple-choice paper answered in HB pencil on a separate answer sheet. Paper 2 (7020/02) is answered on the question paper: all of Section A plus any three questions from Section B, with necessary working shown and no measuring from given diagrams. Electronic calculators and slide rules must not be used. Missing one component of the subject means no result under ZIMSEC exam regulations.
- Time limit: Paper 1: 2 hours, Tuesday 22 September 2026 (morning session, 0900 hrs). Paper 2: 2 hours, Wednesday 30 September 2026 (morning session).
- Exam / certification fees: 2026 fee unchanged at USD 65.00 for all Grade 7 subjects. Public schools: Government USD 36.00 + parent/guardian USD 29.00. Private schools and colleges pay the full USD 65.00. Termly: USD 5.00 public, USD 11.00 private/college, USD 21.00 extra-territorial. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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ZIMSEC Grade 7 Mathematics: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ZIMSEC Grade 7 Mathematics 7020?
It is the national Grade 7 Mathematics examination administered by ZIMSEC. Code 7020 appears on ZIMSEC’s June 2026 examiner-recruitment notice.
What topics are assessed?
The MoPSE Mathematics Junior (Grade 3–7) syllabus organises content as Number, Operations, Measures and Relationships (including data handling). Official percentage weights are not published.
Are these official exam questions?
No. They are free study questions written for this site. Official Mathematics 7020 Paper 1 is genuinely a 40-item four-option multiple-choice paper, so the item type matches, but these are not ZIMSEC papers and they do not replace the Paper 2 shown-working questions.
Can I use a calculator?
No. The official Paper 2 instructions state that electronic calculators and slide rules must not be used, and candidates must not measure from given diagrams. Practise mental and written methods.
What currency should I practise with?
Use United States dollars (USD) and name the currency in the item. ZIMSEC quotes Grade 7 examination fees in USD.
When is the 2026 Grade 7 Mathematics exam?
Paper 1 is sat on Tuesday 22 September 2026 and Paper 2 on Wednesday 30 September 2026, both 2 hours in the 0900 hrs morning session. Grade 7 results are published in the last week of November 2026.