zvikanganiso
Zvikanganiso is a Shona noun meaning mistakes or errors. It is derived from the verb kanganisa, to err or to wrong, and is used to refer to incorrect actions, calculations, interpretations, or processes. The term is common in education, administration, and everyday speech as a label for faults that require correction or review.
In education, teachers often highlight zvikanganiso in students’ work as a basis for feedback and improvement.
Common types of zvikanganiso include arithmetic or calculation errors, misreadings or misinterpretations, factual inaccuracies, and procedural
Correction and learning are often linked: individuals revise their work, re-check results, and implement safeguards or