The Kenya National Examinations Council, Knec, has used the new grading structure that was unveiled by the Education Ministry. Candidates who sat the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams have been greatly favored by the new grading structure.
In the new grading system, only two mandatory subjects, Mathematics and one language (English, Kiswahili, or Kenyan Sign Language), will be used to compute the mean grade.
“Previously there were five mandatory subjects across three cluster groups – Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, two sciences and one humanity,” the Ministry of Education says.
Also read: KCSE Grading System Per Subject 2023 Exams – Final KNEC Grading
Knec will now be required to pick five of the best-performed subjects from a candidate, doing away with the previous grading system.
“In addition to the two mandatory subjects – the Kenya National Examinations Council will consider any other five best performed subjects. It is expected that the new reform measure will increase the number of students qualifying for universities, Diploma and TVET training at Certificate and Artisan levels,” further says the Ministry.
Also read: The latest KCSE grading system per subject
The previous system was perceived to disadvantage some learners whose best-performing subject was not considered if not within the clusters, as has been the case since the inception of the 8-4-4 education system.
Also read: New KCSE Grading System (2023 to 2027)
| Chosen Subjects for Grading | Grade | Points |
| Mathematics (Compulsory) | C+ | 7 |
| English (Compulsory) | C | 6 |
| Kiswahili (Compulsory) | D | 3 |
| Biology (Copmulsory Science 1) | C+ | 7 |
| Chemistry (Compulsory Science 2) | C- | 5 |
| CRE (Mandatory Humanity) | B+ | 10 |
| Agriculture (Any Category) | A- | 11 |
| Totals | C+ (Plus) | 49 |
| Chosen Subjects for Grading | Grade | Points |
| Mathematics (Compulsory) | C+ | 7 |
| English (Best Language) | C | 6 |
| Agriculture | A- | 11 |
| CRE | B+ | 10 |
| History | B | 9 |
| Biology | C+ | 7 |
| Chemistry | C- | 5 |
| Totals | B- (Minus) | 55 |
According to the new grading system, the student will get a B- (minus) of 55 points as opposed to the C+ (plus) of 49 points in the old KCSE Grading System.
Continue reading:
_____________________________________________
KCSE Results 2023/2024; All you need to know
KCSE Results 2023/2024 – www.knec-portal.ac.ke
Check KCSE Results 2023-2024 Via SMS, Online
KCSE Results 2023/2024 – www.knec-portal.ac.ke
Check KCSE Results 2023-2024 Via SMS, Online
_____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
__________________________
| S/NO | PORTAL DIRECT LINK |
| 1 | KNEC News Portal |
| 2 | KUCCPS News Portal |
| 3 | TSC News Portal |
| 4 | Universities and Colleges News Portal |
| 5 | Helb News Portal |
| 6 | KSSSA News Portal |
| 7 | Schools News Portal |
| 8 | Free Teaching Resources and Revision Materials |
OTHER LINKS:
Get the latest Mwalimu National Sacco BOSA Loans Application Form {Free Download}, here. PDF Latest…
Here is the revised and latest Mwalimu National Sacco FOSA Salary Advance Application Form {Free…
Here is the latest Mwalimu National Sacco FOSA Instant Loan Application Form {Free Download}. Download…
The landscape of digital gambling has shifted toward high-octane mechanics that prioritize volatility and massive…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has advertised 170 job vacancies across, covering senior, mid‑level, and…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has ordered immediate changes to the Social Health Authority (SHA)…
