The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), commenced today, October 28, and will run through October 30.
Kiambu County Education Director Simon Wanjohi has confirmed that 34,809 candidates from public schools and 16,598 from private schools are sitting for the exams across the county.
“The examinations are being conducted in 1,043 registered centers across the county, with 459 centers in public schools and 584 in private schools,” Wanjohi stated.
In preparation, schools held rehearsals last Friday, where they reviewed guidelines with students, set up exam rooms, removed classroom decorations, cleared wall charts, and organized desks.
Unlike previous exams, no security officers are allowed inside the examination rooms. “All personnel, including supervisors and invigilators, have received security briefings and protocols on how to address any issues that may arise during the exams,” Wanjohi added.
Wanjohi also highlighted the benefits of the CBC, noting that it is more engaging than the previous 8-4-4 system, as it aligns with students’ interests and strengths. “The Competency-Based Curriculum nurtures students in their areas of interest and encourages them to develop their full potential,” he explained.
The Kenya National Examination Council’s timetable has structured KPSEA over three days. Today, students are sitting for Mathematics and English; they will proceed with Integrated Science and Kiswahili on October 29 and conclude with Creative Arts and Social Studies on October 30.
Nationwide, a total of 1,303,913 Grade 6 students began the KPSEA exams this morning, marking the third cohort to undertake the national assessments under the CBC.
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