The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) plays a crucial role in the education system, particularly for Primary and Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) in Kenya. Here's an overview of its roles:
1. **Assessment and Examinations**
- **Primary (Grade 6)**: KNEC administers the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), which assesses learners at the end of Grade 6 under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
- **Junior Secondary School (JSS)**: KNEC is responsible for developing and administering assessments for students in JSS (Grades 7-9). These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies acquired by learners during the three-year cycle of JSS.
2. **Certification**
- After successful completion of the primary level, KNEC provides certification for learners who sit for the KPSEA.
- In JSS, learners will receive certificates based on their cumulative performance in both formative and summative assessments.
3. **Quality Assurance**
- KNEC ensures that the assessments given at both Primary and JSS levels are of high quality, reliable, and valid. This involves ensuring fairness and transparency in the examination processes.
4. **Policy Implementation**
- KNEC plays a role in implementing national educational policies concerning assessment and evaluation as mandated by the Ministry of Education. This includes aligning assessment methods to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
5. **Data Analysis and Reporting**
- KNEC collects and analyzes data from national assessments to inform policy decisions, curriculum reviews, and improvements in teaching and learning approaches at both Primary and JSS levels.
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