KNEC reiterates importance of accurate data submission by school heads for effective learner registration KNEC officer Enock Sifuna addresses school heads at Nasokol Comprehensive School in West Pokot
Data Accountability
Sifuna urged school heads to assign this responsibility to a capable and diligent teacher to minimize errors. He said any misinformation will be their personal responsibility.
Transition from 8-4-4 to CBC
Kenya is transitioning from the traditional 8-4-4 system which was exam based to the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). The new system combines both summative and formative assessments to continuous assessment of a learner’s progress.
At Grade 9, the final examination score distribution will be;
- 20% from Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA)
- 10% from Grade 7 coursework
- 10% from Grade 8 coursework
- 50% from the final Grade 9 summative examination
This means a student’s performance will be assessed over multiple years and not just one final examination.
Formative Assessments
Sifuna said formative assessments play a big role in a learner’s academic journey as many factors such as bereavement or illness can affect a student’s performance during summative exams. The CBC framework assesses learners beyond a one time exam.
Adherence to Registration Timelines
Heads of institutions were reminded to strictly follow the registration timelines. In case of any challenges during registration, they should contact the Council through official channels and keep a copy of their communication for future reference.
Also students who get grades Y or X will have a chance to re-sit their exams but will have to pay an exam fee as the government only funds the exam once per candidate.
KNEC rebranding
As per the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms, KNEC will rebrand to reflect its new role in both formative and summative assessments. The new name will be KNEAC.