KNEC Sets Deadline For Sending in SBA Project Scores.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has directed primary and junior schools to complete and submit their 2024 School-Based Assessment (SBA) project scores within a week. However, there is speculation that KNEC may extend this deadline by another week to accommodate more schools.
Key Points from KNEC’s Circular (Dated March 6, 2024):
- Detailed instructions were provided for the execution of the 2024 projects.
- Timelines for downloading, administering, and submitting project scores via KNEC’s online platform were outlined.
Assessment Breakdown
Primary School:
- Grades 4 and 5: SBA scores contribute 40% to the final scores in the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), conducted at the end of Grade 6.
- Grade 3: Students complete school-based assessment projects annually in the second term.
- Grade 6: Learners prepare for their final KPSEA assessment without undertaking projects.
Junior School:
- Grades 7 and 8: SBA scores contribute 40% to the final scores in the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), held at the end of Grade 9.
- Grade 9: Students focus on preparing for the KJSEA final assessment and do not have projects.
Senior School:
- Grades 10 and 11: SBA projects are conducted annually in the second term.
- Grade 12: Learners concentrate on their final Kenya Senior School Education Assessment (KSSEA) before proceeding to tertiary education, thus do not engage in projects.
Annual Written Tests:
In addition to projects, KNEC administers written tests annually during the third term for all primary and junior schools. For 2024, these tests are scheduled from September 30 to October 24.
Test Details:
- Grade 3: Mathematics and English Activities.
- Grades 4 and 5:
- Mathematics
- English
- Kiswahili
- Kenyan Sign Language
- Agriculture & Nutrition
- Science & Technology
- Social Studies
- Religious Education (CRE/IRE/HRE)
- Creative Arts
- Grade 7:
- Mathematics
- English
- Kiswahili
- Kenyan Sign Language
- Social Studies
- CRE/IRE/HRE
- Integrated Science
- Creative Arts and Sports
- Pre-Technical Studies
- Grade 8:
- Mathematics
- English
- Kiswahili
- Kenyan Sign Language
- CRE/HRE
- Integrated Science
- Creative Arts and Sports
- Pre-Technical Studies
Second Term SBA Projects:
During the second term, SBA projects cover various subjects tailored to each grade’s curriculum.
Summary of Projects by Grade and Subject:
- Grade 8:
- Creative Arts & Sports: Choral verse in English or Kiswahili, netball skills, value gradation strip, still life drawing/painting.
- Integrated Science: Demonstrate osmosis in living tissues.
- Grade 7:
- Creative Arts and Sports: Make an ornament, perform a folk song, sports activities.
- Integrated Science: Create a model of the human urinary system.
- CRE: Present messages on Drugs and Substance Abuse Awareness Day.
- Grade 5:
- Creative Arts: Decorate old items, perform a folk dance, rounders skills.
- Science & Technology: Make a toy using solid waste materials.
- Social Studies: Create awareness on environmental conservation.
- Grade 4:
- Creative Arts: Draw a still-life composition, perform an improvisational rhythm task, ball activities.
- Science & Technology: Create an air pollution detector using locally available materials.
Deadline for SBA Project Score Submissions:
KNEC has set the end of July as the deadline for submitting SBA project scores. These assessments play a crucial role in evaluating students’ progress and readiness for their respective final examinations, contributing significantly to their overall educational development.
This structured approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation of students’ abilities and knowledge across various subjects, preparing them effectively for subsequent academic levels.
