1.3 Million Grade 6 Students Begin KPSEA Exams Across Kenya.
On Monday, October 28, approximately 1.3 million Grade 6 students across Kenya commenced their Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
The examination focuses on evaluating students in six subjects: Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Science, Social Studies, and Creative Arts.
The assessment is structured over three days. On the first day, students will undertake Mathematics and English, followed by Integrated Science and Kiswahili on Tuesday. The exams conclude on Wednesday with Creative Arts and Social Studies.
Initiated in 2022, the KPSEA serves to aid in the seamless transition of learners to Junior Secondary School, aligning with the objectives of the CBC to focus on competency-based assessment.
Government’s Preparations and Safety Measures
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Migos, marking the official start of KPSEA in Westlands, Nairobi, highlighted that the Ministry of Education has instituted comprehensive measures to ensure smooth administration of national exams.
In regions such as Tana River, where security concerns have been identified, exam centers are set up within police stations to safeguard both students and staff.
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The CS assured that no student would be denied the chance to participate in the national exams, and around 143,026 officers are assigned to oversee the assessment.
Julius Ogamba, the Education Cabinet Secretary, also supervised the distribution of KPSEA materials from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) container in Westlands, Nairobi.
Students began with the Mathematics paper in the morning, followed by the English paper later in the day.
Assessment Process
On the second day, students will take the Integrated Science paper in the morning and Kiswahili or Kenyan Sign Language in mid-morning. The last day includes the Creative Arts and Social Studies paper, which will be administered in the morning.
Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang confirmed a relaxed environment for the KPSEA, with limited invigilation, allowing teachers to facilitate the exam without stringent supervision.
He explained that a 40 percent summative assessment would be conducted, complementing the previous 60 percent class-based assessments.
The PS added that the KPSEA is designed to monitor students’ progression in competences, values, and skills as outlined by the CBC.
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A recent assessment indicated that teachers are effectively facilitating students’ development, enabling them to capture and enhance their unique abilities.
Kipsang emphasized the system’s approach of issuing assessment reports instead of certificates. These reports will serve as valuable feedback for students, schools, and the government to inform policy formulation and curriculum adjustments.
1.3 Million Grade 6 Students Begin KPSEA Exams Across Kenya.
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