CBC Past Papers &
Official Practice Questions
Comprehensive, KICD-aligned practice papers for all subjects across KPSEA (Grade 6) and KJSEA (Grade 9). Every question reflects published CBC curriculum designs, KNEC assessment frameworks, and MoE-approved competencies. Authored by Ronny Mwenda, Mathematics & Computer Science Teacher, Embu County.
(KPSEA & KJSEA)
full practice papers
Assessment weighting
Assessment weighting
(EE · ME · AE · BE)
Grade 6 Exit Assessment
Administered at the end of Grade 6 by KNEC under KICD and MoE direction. KPSEA is a competency-based profiling assessment, not a ranking examination. Results are expressed in four performance bands and used for Junior Secondary School placement.
Learning areas assessed
Grade 9 Exit Assessment
Administered at the end of Grade 9. KJSEA uses a portfolio-plus-examination model: learners submit a Junior Secondary School Portfolio (JSSP) alongside KNEC-administered written and practical components. Results guide Senior School pathway placement.
Subjects assessed
CBC Performance Bands — How Results Are Reported
CBC assessments do not produce aggregate scores. Learner achievement is reported in four performance bands describing what a learner can do. Each subject has its own KICD-published band descriptors.
Mathematics
Mathematics — Section A
Multiple Choice
30 multiple-choice questions covering all Grade 6 Mathematics strands: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, HCF/LCM, measurement, geometry, data handling, and algebra.
Mathematics — Section B
Structured Questions
8 structured questions requiring full working. Covers fractions, money problems, bar graphs, area & perimeter, and number patterns. Marking scheme included.
Mathematics — Paper 1
MCQ & Structured
40 questions: 25 MCQ + 15 structured. Covers Grade 7–9 strands: algebra, factorisation, simultaneous equations, circle theorems, statistics, probability, and financial mathematics.
Mathematics Grade 7
End-of-Term Assessment
End-of-term SBA paper for Grade 7. Covers JSS Year 1 strands: integers, algebraic expressions, basic equations, angles, and data handling. Includes marking scheme.
English
English — Comprehension
& Language Use
Unseen passage (Kenyan context) with 10 comprehension questions, 5 vocabulary items, and 10 grammar questions. Section B: sentence transformation and creative writing prompt.
English — Advanced
Comprehension & Literary Analysis
Complex unseen passage requiring inference, critical analysis, and evaluation. Includes questions on literary devices, author's purpose, and one extended writing task (essay/report).
English — Grammar,
Language Use & Writing
25 language use questions (cloze, error identification, transformation) plus one formal writing task — letter, report, or speech aligned to Grade 9 strand outcomes.
Kiswahili
Kiswahili — Ufahamu
na Sarufi
Kifungu cha ufahamu (mazingira ya Kenya), maswali 10 ya ufahamu, maneno 5 ya msamiati, na maswali 10 ya sarufi. Sehemu ya B: uandishi wa barua au hadithi.
Kiswahili — Ufahamu
na Fasihi Simulizi
Kifungu cha ufahamu kirefu na maswali ya uchambuzi. Inajumuisha mashairi, methali, na hadithi za fasihi simulizi ya Kenya. Uandishi rasmi (barua, ripoti, au hotuba).
Kiswahili Darasa la 8
Sarufi na Msamiati
Maswali 20 ya sarufi na msamiati yanayohusu ngeli, vitenzi vya hali mbalimbali, matumizi ya lugha katika mazingira tofauti, na maswali ya kujaza nafasi.
Science & Technology / Integrated Science
Science & Technology
Grade 6 — Full Paper
30 questions across all Grade 6 Science & Technology strands. Diagram-based questions on plant and animal biology, states of matter, forces, soil types, and basic computer components.
Integrated Science Grade 9
Paper 1 — Theory
40 MCQ integrating biology (cells, genetics, ecology), chemistry (matter, reactions, solutions), and physics (forces, energy, waves, electricity) at Grade 9 level.
Integrated Science Grade 9
Paper 2 — Practical
4 practical experiments with structured observation tables, hypothesis testing, and report writing. Includes titration, osmosis, circuit testing, and soil analysis.
Computer Science / Pre-Technical Studies
Computer Science — Section A
Theory & Algorithms
30 MCQ covering computer systems, operating systems, algorithm tracing, data types, networks, cybersecurity threats, and digital citizenship in Kenya's context.
Computer Science — Section B
Programming & Databases
10 structured questions on algorithm tracing, pseudocode/flowchart writing, spreadsheet formulae, database field types, and basic programming logic (loops, conditionals).
Pre-Technical Studies Gr 7
Digital Literacy
Introductory digital literacy assessment for Grade 7. 20 MCQ on hardware components, input/output devices, basic OS navigation, internet safety, and digital etiquette.
Social Studies
Social Studies Grade 6
Full Paper
30 questions covering Kenya's physical geography (lakes, mountains, rivers), 47 counties, governance structures (Constitution 2010), cultural diversity, children's rights, and key economic activities.
Social Studies Grade 9
History, Geography & Civics
Mixed-format paper: 20 MCQ + 10 structured. Covers Kenyan history (pre-colonial to devolution), East African geography, population studies, human rights, and contemporary global issues.
Christian Religious Education (CRE)
CRE Grade 6
Bible Knowledge & Values
30 questions covering Old and New Testament narratives, Christian ethics, values of honesty/respect/love, the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and the church's role in Kenyan society.
CRE Grade 9 — Ethics,
Church History & Contemporary Issues
20 MCQ + 5 structured. Covers Christian ethical decision-making, history of Christianity in Kenya, ecumenism, social justice, human rights, and environmental stewardship.
Islamic Religious Education (IRE)
IRE Grade 6 — Quranic Studies,
Fiqh & Islamic Values
30 questions covering selected Quranic surahs, the five pillars of Islam, selected Hadith, Islamic conduct (akhlaq), wudhu and salah procedures, and Islamic history (Prophets).
IRE Grade 9 — Fiqh,
History & Contemporary Issues
20 MCQ + 5 structured. Covers Islamic jurisprudence, the history of Islam in East Africa and Kenya, contemporary ethical issues from an Islamic perspective, and Islamic moral conduct.
Health Education
Health Education Grade 6
Full Paper
30 questions covering personal hygiene, food groups and balanced diet, common diseases and prevention (malaria, cholera, typhoid), substance abuse awareness, puberty, and basic first aid for common injuries.
Health Education Grade 9
Reproductive Health & First Aid
20 MCQ + 5 structured. Covers adolescent reproductive health, STI prevention, mental health (stress, anxiety, depression), drug and substance abuse, and emergency first aid procedures.
Creative Arts & Sports
Creative Arts Grade 6
Theory & Visual Art
Theory component: 20 MCQ on colour theory, basic music notation (rhythm, beat, notes), elements of art, traditional Kenyan music instruments, and cultural dances of Kenya.
Creative Arts & Sports Gr 9
Theory Paper
25 questions covering advanced music theory (harmony, notation), art criticism methods, design principles, sports rules and physiology, and the creative industries in Kenya's economy.
Creative Arts Grade 9
Practical Project
Portfolio-based practical assessment: submit original artwork or musical composition with a written artist's/composer's statement. Includes KICD marking rubric.
Agriculture & Nutrition
Agriculture & Nutrition Gr 9
Theory Paper
35 questions: 25 MCQ + 10 structured. Covers soil conservation, crop rotation, common pests and diseases (Kenya-specific), animal production basics, food groups and nutrition, and agribusiness planning.
Agriculture Grade 7
Introduction to Farming
20-question SBA paper covering types of farming (subsistence/commercial/mixed), Kenya's agricultural regions, soil types and properties, basic seedbed preparation, and food groups in a balanced diet.
Agriculture Grade 8
Crop Production & Pest Management
25 questions on planting methods and spacing, organic vs inorganic fertilisers, common crop diseases and pests (armyworms, rust, blight), harvesting techniques, and post-harvest handling practices in Kenya.
Physical Education
Physical Education Grade 9
Sports Science & Rules
Theory component: 25 questions on the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular response to exercise, rules of selected sports (football, athletics, volleyball, basketball), sports nutrition, and injury prevention.
PE Grade 9
Practical Assessment Guidelines
Practical assessment rubrics and guidelines. Covers individual athletic events (100m sprint, long jump, shot put), team sports skill assessment, and standardised fitness testing protocols.
Physical Education Grade 7
Introduction to Sports & Fitness
20 MCQ covering the skeletal and muscular systems, components of physical fitness (strength, speed, endurance, flexibility), basic rules of track & field, and safety procedures for physical activity.