Below is the Full KNEC 2021 Grade 1, 2 and 3 assessment timetable and instructions.
1.0 Timing of assessment tools
The time allocated for each assessment tool is indicated on the top page of each paper.
2.0 Day, Learning Area and Duration
Day and date | Item no. | Grade | Learning area | Duration |
Day 1 | 1 | 1 & 2 | English activities (listening and speaking, reading aloud) | 10 minutes per learner |
2 | English activities – braille (listening and speaking, reading aloud) | 15 minutes per learner | ||
3 | English activities – for learners with hearing impairment (observing and signing, reading and signing) | 10 minutes per learner | ||
Day 2 | 4 | 1 & 2 | English activities (reading comprehension, grammar and writing) | 1 hour 30 minutes |
5 | English activities (braille) (reading comprehension; grammar and writing) | 1 hour 30 mins | ||
6 | English activities – for learners with Hearing Impairment (reading comprehension; grammar and writing) | 1 hour | ||
Day 3 | 7 | 1 & 2 | Mathematics activities | 1 hour |
8 | Mathematics activities (braille) | 1 hour 30 minutes | ||
Day 4 | 9 | 1 & 2 | Kiswahili (listening and speaking, reading aloud) | 10 minutes per learner |
10 | Kiswahili (listening and speaking, reading aloud) braille | 15 minutes per learner | ||
11 | Kenya sign language (observing & signing; reading & signing) | 10 minutes per learner | ||
Day 5 | 12 | 1 & 2 | Kiswahili (reading comprehension, grammar and writing) | 1 hour |
13 | Kiswahili (reading comprehension, grammar and writing) braille | 1 hour 30 minutes | ||
14 | Kenya sign language (language structures, signed composition) | 15 minutes per learner |
3.0 Instructions to teachers
The teacher should ensure that:
3.1 Classrooms are free from stimulus materials;
3.2 Learners adhered to the COVID-19 health and safety protocols;
3.3 Learners are issued with the correct assessment tools as per the assessment schedule;
3.4 learners read and understand instructions on the assessment tools;
3.5 They collect learner’s work at the end of each assessment even if the time indicated has elapsed.
4.0 Instructions to learners
Leaners should ensure that they:
4.1 Are seated at their desk/table before the time scheduled for the assessment;
4.2 write their names on the assessment tool;
4.3 Check and confirm that each page of the assessment tool is printed;
4.4 Answer all questions in the assessment tool;
4.5 Do not leave the classroom until the end of the assessment excerpt with permission from the teacher;
4.6 Do not take the assessment tools out of the assessment room.
KNEC GRADE 3 2021 OFFICIAL ASSESSMENT TIMETABLE AND INSTRUCTIONS
1.0 Timing of assessment tools
The time allocated for each assessment tool is indicated on the top of each paper.
2.0 Day, Learning Area and Duration
Day and date | Item no. | Grade | Learning area | Duration |
Day 1 | 1 | 3 | English activities (listening and speaking, reading aloud) | 10 minutes per learner |
2 | English activities – braille (listening and speaking, reading aloud) | 15 minutes per learner | ||
3 | English activities – for learners with hearing impairment (observing and signing, reading and signing) | 10 minutes per learner | ||
Day 2 | 4 | 3 | English activities (reading comprehension, grammar and writing) | 1 hour 30 minutes |
5 | English activities (braille) (reading comprehension; grammar and writing) | 1 hour 30 mins | ||
6 | English activities – for learners with Hearing Impairment (reading comprehension; grammar and writing) | 1 hour | ||
Day 3 | 7 | 3 | Mathematics activities | 1 hour 30 minutes |
8 | Mathematics activities (braille) | 2 hours | ||
Day 4 | 9 | 3 | Kiswahili (listening and speaking, reading aloud) | 10 minutes per learner |
10 | Kiswahili (listening and speaking, reading aloud) braille | 15 minutes per learner | ||
11 | Kenya sign language (observing & signing; reading & signing) | 10 minutes per learner | ||
Day 5 | 12 | 3 | Kiswahili (reading comprehension, grammar and writing) | 1 hour |
13 | Kiswahili (reading comprehension, grammar and writing) braille | 1 hour 30 minutes | ||
14 | Kenya sign language (language structures, signed composition) | 15 minutes per learner |
3.0 Instructions to Teachers
The teacher should ensure that:
3.1 Classrooms are free from stimulus materials;
3.2 Learners adhered to the COVID-19 health and safety protocols;
3.3 Learners are issued with the correct assessment tools as per the assessment schedule;
3.4 Learners read and understand instructions on the assessment tools;
3.5 They collect learners’ work at the end of each assessment session;
3.6 They allow all learners to complete the assessment even if the time indicated has elapsed.
4.0 Instructions to Learners
Learners should ensure that they:
4.1 Are seated at their desk/table before the time scheduled for the assessment;
4.2 Write their names on the assessment tool;
4.3 Check and confirm that each page of the assessment tool is printed;
4.4 Answer all questions in the assessment tool;
4.5 Do not leave the classroom until the end of the assessment excerpt with permission from the teacher;
4.6 Do not take the assessment tools out of the assessment room.