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Knec uploads KJSEA Examinations Sample Papers on CBA Portal- Guide on how to download

CBC Assessment: CBC Kenya juniour School Education Assessment, KJSEA, Exams

The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has now uploaded the sample papers for the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), marking a significant step in the preparation for the inaugural national examinations.

The KJSEA Exams will be done by Grade 9 leaners. The KJSEA will play a significant role in shaping students’ future career paths. Upon Grade 9 also known as Junior Secondary School, students will progress to Senior Secondary School (SSS), where they will select their career pathways.

The release of these sample papers comes as part of the ongoing transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which emphasizes the development of practical skills and knowledge over rote memorization.

KNEC has encouraged all schools to download the sample papers from the CBA portal to ensure they are fully prepared for the KJSEA.

The KJSEA, which will replace the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) is designed to offer a more comprehensive evaluation of students’ academic abilities.

HOW TO ACCESS KJSEA SAMPLE PAPERS

CBA Portal by Knec for downloading KJSEA Exam Papers

Junior schools can now access the KJSEA sample papers from the Knec CBA Portal. You can also download the KLSEA exam papers here: Download KNEC 2025 KJSEA Exam Papers for all subjects here

Access the CBA portal using the link: cba.knec.ac.ke
Log into the CBA portal using the assessment centre login credentials
Click on the Grade 8 portal
Click on the instructions & Sample Papers button All the uploaded papers shall be displayed To view a specific paper, click on its view button
To download the paper, click on the Download button

Knec uploads KJSEA Examinations Sample Papers on CBA Portal- Guide on how to download

SETUP OF THE KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

The exam paper setup questions for the Grade 9 KJSEA.

Examinable Papers in Grade 9 KJSEA

901 – English (2 Papers i.e Paper 1 and 2)

902 – Kiswahili (2 Papers i.e Paper 1 and 2)

903 – Mathematics (1 Paper)

904 – Kenya Sign Language (2 Papers)

905 – Integrated Science (2 Papers i.e Theory and Practical)

906 – Agriculture and Nutrition (2 Papers i.e Theory and Project)

907 – Social Studies and Life Skills (1 Paper)

908 – CRE (1 Paper)

909 – IRE (1 Paper)

910 – Creative Arts and Sports (2 Papers i.e Theory and Practical)

911 – Pre-Technical Studies (2 Papers i.e Theory and Project)

KISWAHILI KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

Kiswahili kitakuwa na muundo ufuatao:

Karatasi ya 1 – Maswali ya kuchagua majibu (Lugha)

Karatasi ya 2

Sehemu ya 1 – Insha

Sehemu ya 2 – Fasihi Simulizi

Sehemu ya 3 – Novela

Sehemu ya 4 – Tamthilia

Sehemu ya 5 – Ushairi

JUMLA – Alama 50

AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

Paper 906/1

Section A (30 marks)

Multiple Choice Questions

Section B (40 marks)

Structured Questions

N/B

Tests were developed in terms of tasks.

There are 3 tasks

INTEGRATED SCIENCE KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

Section A (30 Marks)

Multiple Choice Questions

Section B(40 Marks)

Structured Questions

ENGLISH KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

901/1

Multiple choice questions

Marks-50

901/2

Imaginative composition -15mks

Oral narrative -10mks

Poetry -5mks

Novella:10mks

Play-10mks

Total.50mks.

MATHEMATICS

Multiple choices

Q1-Q7 Numbers

Q8-Q10 Algebra and inequalities

Q11-17 Measurement

Q18-Q19 Geometry and construction

Q 20 Data handling and probability

Structured Questions

Q21 -28 Task 1 Numbers 29%

Q29-Q31 Algebra and inequalities

Q32-Q37 Measurement

Q38-39 Task 4 from Geometry and construction of angles using pair of compass and ruler only

Q20 Data handling and probability

N/B maximum score in one question should not exceed 5marks

STRUCTURED questions maximum score 80%

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