The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has raised concern over a growing trend of schools issuing misleading performance summaries following the release of the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results.
In a statement issued on Monday, November 15, the council cautioned parents and the public against relying on school-generated analyses that claim to show overall scores, mean grades, or rankings. KNEC clarified that such summaries are inaccurate and do not reflect how learners are evaluated under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.
Unlike the former 8-4-4 system, the current assessment model does not compute aggregate marks or rank schools and learners. Instead, each subject is assessed on its own, with outcomes presented through performance levels that highlight a learner’s abilities and areas of strength.
KNEC emphasized that the shift to CBE was designed to move education away from competition and comparison, focusing instead on identifying and nurturing individual talents and competencies. The council urged schools to adhere strictly to official reporting formats and avoid releasing information that misrepresents assessment outcomes.
Parents were advised to seek clarification from official KNEC communication channels whenever in doubt about their children’s results.
