ALIGNING ASSESSMENT PRACTICES WITH THE COMPETENCE-BASED CURRICULUM IN KENYA

Human Development

  • October 2024
  • Policy brief

The recent transition to the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) and Competence-Based Assessment (CBA) in Kenya aims to transform the education system into a more inclusive, equitable, and meaningful one. CBC aims to move from a focus on only passing exams to enhancing critical thinking and promoting independent learning. CBA seeks to address the challenges posed by traditional high-stakes testing by shifting focus to continuous, learner-centered assessment. This approach is expected to inform teaching practices and contrasts with the previous system’s one-off, high-stakes terminal exam.

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