TRENDS IN MATTERS EDUCATION

 Understanding Kenya’s CBC/CBE  Transition: Grade 9 to Grade 10  1. Overview of CBC/CBE in Kenya - CBC (Competency-Based Curriculum) emphasizes mastery of skills, values, and attitudes over rote learning. - CBE (Competency-Based Education) operationalizes CBC by aligning learning outcomes with real-world competencies. - Learners progress through Early Years, Middle School, Junior Secondary (Grades 7–9), and Senior Secondary (Grades 10–12).  2. Transition Framework: Grade 9 to Grade 10 - Assessment-Based Placement:   - 60%: Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) – summative exam at end of Grade 9.   - 20%: School-Based Assessments (SBAs) from Grades 7 & 8.   - 20%: Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA). - Pathway Selection:   - Learners choose from three career pathways:     - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)     - Arts & Sports Science     - Social Sciences - School...