This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
More than 1.3 million Grade Three learners in Kenya did not take home traditional report forms during the August holidays due to the introduction of the Kenya Early Years Assessment (KEYA).
The assessment, which began on July 12, 2019, is a key component of the competency-based curriculum (CBC) and aims to evaluate the progress of learning in young learners.
However, the assessment has been marred by confusion, ill-preparedness, and logistical challenges, with some schools completing the assessment before closing for the holidays while others have yet to begin registration.
According to the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) guidelines, each school with Grade 3 learners is required to download the assessment tools from the Knec website using relevant access credentials.
Head teachers will send the scores to Knec, and teachers will prepare a school year report (SYR) for every learner, which will be handed over to parents or guardians.
The assessment will be conducted in English, mathematics, and integrated learning, with learners carrying out a given task and developing a portfolio as evidence of learning.
Teachers will use standardized assessment tools developed by Knec to give scores, ranging from 1 to 4, with 1 indicating 'below expectation' and 4 indicating 'exceeding expectation.'
Experts at the council will analyze the scores and provide feedback to stakeholders to build the capacity of teachers and assess the effectiveness of the curriculum.
