The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) has kicked off today, marking a significant event in the educational calendar for Grade 6 learners across the country.
As students prepare for this assessment, here are five key points to note:
This year’s KPSEA will see 1,313,913 candidates participating from 35,573 examination centres nationwide.
The sheer scale of this assessment reflects the government’s commitment to evaluating the impact of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) on primary education.
The government has deployed 143,026 officers who will be involved in the administration of KPSEA exams.
The involvement of the officers in overseeing the exams further underscores the importance placed on ensuring a smooth and fair assessment process.
In a notable shift from traditional exam protocols, the administration of the KPSEA will not include stringent invigilation.
Basic Education PS Belio Kipsang has stated that candidates will be allowed to complete their assessments in a supportive environment alongside their teachers.
This change is designed to foster a more relaxed atmosphere, reflecting confidence in teachers’ ability to manage the assessments effectively.
The first day of exams will focus on Mathematics and English.
In the morning session, candidates will tackle the Mathematics paper, followed by the English paper in the mid-morning slot.
This structure aims to gauge students’ foundational skills in these essential subjects as they transition from primary to secondary education.
On the second day, learners will take the Integrated Science paper in the morning, with the Kiswahili/Kenyan Sign Language assessment scheduled for mid-morning.
This day emphasizes the importance of local languages and science education in the curriculum, allowing students to demonstrate their comprehension and skills in these areas.
KPSEA concludes with the Creative Arts and Social Studies paper.
This diverse subject selection aims to assess learners’ understanding and appreciation of creativity and social issues, aligning with the holistic approach of the CBC, which emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
This year’s exam structure emphasizes a supportive environment, reflecting the country’s broader goals of enhancing student learning experiences without the traditional pressures associated with rigid invigilation.
