- KCPE and KPSEA examinations set to start on Monday 30, October.
- Learners to partake the exams well arranged to have the trials done.
About 1.4 million candidates are expected to sit for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) , being the highest number in the history of exams in Kenya. They are the last cohort learners of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education to sit for the CPE exams after their rehearsals done on Friday 27.
The 2023 KCPE examinations will signal the conclusion and end of the long lasting, 38-years serving curriculum 8-4-4 system in Primary schools. It will mark a historic as the second major curriculum change since the transition from the 7-4-2-3 system done in 1985.
However, around 1.2 million Grade six learners will have the assessment done as well. Noth exams are expected to end on Wednesday November, 1
The introduction of Competency Based Curriculum has greatly garnered attention as the ultimate solution to address the disadvantages of 8-4-4 system. The new introduced curriculum bases on skills development and aiming to feed learners with practical and applicable knowledge. It is also aimed in critical thinking and digital literacy.
The Kenya National Examination Council released guidelines for 2023 examinations.
Candidates were advised to adhere to the guidelines;
- Maintain integrity and avoid sharing exam related information on social media
- Work independently and with honest during exams
- Not allowed to have mobile phones in the exam rooms
- Punctuality is Key; report for exams on time to reduce anxiety
- Dedicate ample time to studying and during revision.
The subjects tested under KPSEA exams are Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Integrated Science containing Home Science, Agriculture, Science and Technology and Physical Health and Creative Social Sciences which includes Art and Craft, Music, Social Studies and CRE.
We wish all the candidates success in their exams.
