KPSEA Marking Complete, Report to be shared in January

KPSEA Marking Complete, Report to be shared in January.

The Ministry of Education disbursed funds to support free education initiatives, allocating Sh65 billion for day secondary schools, Sh35 billion for junior schools, and Sh9 billion for primary schools.

CS Ogamba highlighted that marking for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) has been completed, with a report set to be shared with schools and learners in January.

CS Ogamba commended the Multi-Agency Examination Administration Team, which includes officials from the Ministries of Education, Interior and National Administration, ICT, and TSC, for their role in ensuring the efficient coordination of the 2024 examination period.

This collaboration contributed to a successful examination season despite external challenges.

In October 2024, learners undertook the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), marking a pivotal change within the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

Designed to replace the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), KPSEA emphasizes evaluating practical competencies over traditional ranking systems.

What’s Next After KPSEA?

Transition to Junior Secondary School

Following KPSEA, learners advance from primary school to junior secondary school, covering Grades 7 through 9.

Unlike the KCPE, which relied on ranked scores for secondary school placement, KPSEA under the CBC framework assesses competency levels without linking results to high-stakes placements.

This approach ensures that each learner moves to a level aligned with their abilities and interests, fostering personalized development.

Competency-Based Placement and Tracking

KPSEA outcomes serve as a reference for understanding a learner’s strengths and areas needing improvement.

Teachers and schools leverage these results to design tailored learning paths, preparing students for junior secondary subjects and activities matching their competencies.

By focusing on data-driven learner support, this system nurtures well-rounded individuals while reducing academic ranking pressures.

Skills-Based Pathways

The CBC framework prioritizes hands-on skills, which become more specialized as learners progress.

Junior secondary school incorporates core subjects while offering electives that allow learners to cultivate specific skills from an early stage.

Continuous Assessments

Learners will undergo continuous assessments (CAs) at the junior secondary level.

These classroom-based evaluations contribute to their progress records and enable educators to provide timely feedback.

The focus on real-time monitoring supports the holistic development of each student.

Why KPSEA Results Won’t Be Ranked

Shifting Focus from Ranking to Skill Development

The CBC introduces a significant shift by moving from ranked exam results to competency-based evaluations.

KPSEA emphasizes nurturing practical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that cannot be adequately measured through numerical ranking.

Assessments now focus on how well learners apply knowledge to real-life situations, rendering rankings less relevant.

Minimising Competition and Stress

The competitive nature of KCPE rankings often resulted in heightened stress for learners, parents, and schools.

KPSEA alleviates this pressure by replacing ranking systems with non-ranked assessments, creating a more supportive and less stressful environment.

This shift encourages collaboration and a passion for learning rather than fear of failure and intense competition.

Promoting Inclusivity and Equal Opportunities

KPSEA ensures fair assessment of every learner’s performance by eliminating the pressures of ranking.

The system prioritizes individual growth and inclusivity, recognizing the potential of each learner rather than rewarding only top performers.

This fosters a balanced and equitable learning environment for all.

KPSEA Marking Complete, Report to be shared in January..

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