Competency Based Curriculum

This is a detailed explanation of the type of assessments done under CBC in Kenya, how grade transition works, tools used for assessment, and the school transfer process. CBC Levels of learning in Kenya There are three main levels of education in Kenya under CBC. We have explained them in detail on this page (what is competency-based curriculum). Below is a summary of the structure of CBC basic education in Kenya (previously known as primary and secondary school). Early years of education Pre-primary (2 years): PP1 and PP2 Lower primary (3 years): Grade 1, 2 and 3 Middle School Upper… Read More »

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to register or enroll students for Grade three Kenya Early Years Assessment (KEYA) exams by KNEC. (UPDATE: There are plans to change the name from KEYA to KEGA (Kenya early grade assessment). What is KEYA? KEYA is an abbreviation for Kenya Early Years Assessment, a KNEC national examination done by grade 3 students under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CB). Enrollment of Grade 3 students for Assessment  The procedure for enrollment of Grade 3 students to do KEYA exams is done online as shown below and will begin from (dates removed). How to Register for… Read More »

Below is a list of CBC Grade 4 Textbooks and learning materials approved by KICD in conjunction with the Ministry of education from various Kenyan publishers. The textbooks and learning materials listed below are for students. Copies of teacher’s guide of the same books are also available in various bookshops. About Grade 4 Grade 4 is one of the levels of learning of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in the new 2-6-3-3 system of education in Kenya. It was what was called class four or standard four in the old 8-4-4 system of education.  You can learn more about subjects… Read More »

Below is a list of subjects taught in CBC Grade 1 to 12, PP1 and PP2 in Kenya’s new 2-6-3-3 system of education. learn more about Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). CBC Levels of Education Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya is divided into three levels of education.  That is ; Early  Years  Education (Pre-Primary and Lower Primary) Middle School Education (Upper Primary and Junior Secondary) Senior School Pre Primary Subjects  (Pp1 and Pp2) Subjects taught at this level include: Language Activities Mathematical Activities Environmental Activities Psychomotor and Creative Activities Religious Education Activities Pre Braille Activities Lower Primary Subjects (Grade 1,… Read More »

KNEC CBC Grade national examinations also known as Kenya Early Years assessment (KEYA) or (Kenya early grade assessment (KEGA) will be going down without any official calendar. CS Magoha on CBC Grade 3 Exams Schedule Speaking to the media about Grade 2 national examination, CS for education Magoha said “Grade 3 learners aren’t sitting any exams. KNEC is only monitoring their progress in a term-long exercise that does’nt have a timetable, is conducted by class teachers, has no supervision, and learners won’t be ranked.” The ministry of education is trying to ease the tension and make the public understand that… Read More »

Grade 3 pupils will be sitting for KEYA Nationals Exams in Kenya supervised by KNEC between September 16th 2019 and September 20, 2019, this is according to the education Ministry. CBC Grade 3 in Kenya In the competency Based Curriculum (CBC) that is 2-6-3-3-3, Grade 3 replaces what was previously known as Standard 3. As at June 2019, the new curriculum was only taught in PP1, PP2, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3. CBC will be rolled out to other classes later in the year. Grade 3 falls under Lower Primary in the new competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in… Read More »

Get to know of  CBC subjects and approved textbooks for  PP1, pp2 and Grade 1, 2, 3. The pdf of the course books listed below are for the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and were provided by KICD. What is PP1? PP1 is an abbreviation for Pre-primary one. It is the first level of education in early years of education in the  Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya. What is PP2? PP2 is an abbreviation for Pre-primary two. It is the second level of education in early years of education in the  Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya. CBC Subjects Taught… Read More »

This is the latest statement from Education CS Amina Mohamed on the roll out of PP1, PP2, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) on January 2019. Amina Mohamed Latest Remarks on Roll Out of New Curriculum In a statement released on 15th December 2018, Education CS Amina Mohamed had indicated that the national roll out of CBC had been postponed to 2020. However, on 22nd December 2018, she changed tune and indicated that the Competency Based Curriculum will be rolled out on 1st January 2019 as earlier planned. This is after meeting education stakeholders (Faith based… Read More »

Below is an official the statement from Education CS  Amina Mohamed on postponement of the implementation of the competency based curriculum (CBC) that was expected to be rolled out in January 2019. Amina Mohamed on postponing implementation of competency based curriculum (CBC) In a statement issued to the press on 15thDecember 2018, Education CS Amina Mohamed cited a number of factors that contributed to the postponement of the implementation of the new curriculum. The full official statement is available in the attached images below. We are however going to first summarize on what the statement means; Will Pp1, Pp2, Grade1,… Read More »