Ancient & Modern Clocks Grandfather clocks , also known as longcase clocks, are a type of mechanical clock that is renowned for their tall, freestanding design and pendulum mechanism housed within the tower case. Originating in the late 17th century in England, these clocks became popular due to their improved accuracy over older timekeeping methods. The name "grandfather clock" became widespread after the song "My Grandfather's Clock , " written by Henry Clay Work in 1876, which described such a clock that had been running for ninety years. View More Kieninger clocks This is one of the world's oldest clock makers founded in Germany over 100 years ago. You can see more here Like this Ridgeway grandfather clocks The mechanics of a grandfather clock involve a weight-driven system where weights descend slowly pulling on gears to regulate the movement of hands on the dial. This system requires periodic winding to keep the clock running accurat...
 |
| Facts |
Save 10% writing exams
A lot of our youths are still unaware of the major public examinations covered by examining bodies. They still ask questions like:
Which exam is important?
Who should seat for this examinions?
Which examining body is incharge?
We shall look into details the important public examinations you need to know.
The major public examining body in West Africa is the west African Examinations Council (WAEC).
There are other examining countries in member countries.
In Nigeria for instance, such bodies include the international centre for examinational Evaluation (ICEE) established at the university of I bad an in 1972, the joint Admission and matriculation Board (JAMB) newly set up for University admission, and many professional organizations
Examples:
- Medicine
- Accountancy
- Surveying
The ordinance establishing the WAEC was enacted in Ghana 1951 and in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Gambia in 1952 after a series of inter governmental meetings, discussions and recommendations.
WAEC was charged with the responsibility to determine and conduct the examinations required in the public interest in West Africa and to award certificates equivalent in standard to those of examining authorities in the united kingdom.
The first examination conducted by the council was recorded in 1952, known as the Public Service Executive Competitive Examination.
Since then, important National and international examinations particularly the secondary school achievement examination called, The west African School Certificate Examination (WASCE), have been documented.
Now we are going to consider the important public examinations below :
The four important public examinations in our nation's primary and secondary education levels include:
- Primary school leaving certificate Examination.
- Common Entrance Examination to secondary Schools.
- School Certificate Examination and the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) Ordinary Level. The more difficult versions of these examinations called the Higher school certificate and the G.C.E Advanced Level are not treated here.
- Joint Matriculation Examination.
The joint matriculation Examination is conducted by the JAMB) (joint Admission and matriculation Board) about April every year. It is a national examination for entry into the first year of a 4-year degree programme in all Nigerian universities of Ibadan, Ilorin and Lagos offer one year preliminary courses for science and science-based professions and are therefore not available to JAMB) candidates who are offering Arts subjects.
Admission into the examination is by the qualification spelt out below see JAMB(1978) brochure Guidelines for Admission to First Degree Courses in Nigeria Universities.
Candidates awaiting results are also eligible. The standard of the examination is more or less equivalent to that of the GCE 'O' Level or the school certificate.
Reachout to a Mentor Here, for qualifications enquiry and examinations
For further guidance on the above listed public examinations Connect Here
School Certificate in Nigeria for instance are required to enter for at least SIX subjects and most NINE subjects from Four groups. English langauge is compulsory for all but Oral English is Optional and not regarded as a subject for counting purposes.
The result in each subject is graded on a 9-point scale. For further explanation on Graded point interpretation Reachout here.
Get a code discount to write your exam
Consultant@bigknowle.com
The result is graded on 9 point scale.
ReplyDeleteWhat other standard do you know?