Candidates often tend to experience moments of anxiety as they prepare for transitional examinations or assessments that are considered to have an impact on their progression, career choices and/or placement in subsequent levels or even in the job market. This is no exception for the 2022 candidates.
It is not lost that the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 disrupted learning, thereby occasioning a rescheduling of the school calendar. Campaigns for the electioneering period that concluded recently also did not allow for a smooth learning calendar.
That as it may be, in about two months, all the candidates who registered for the examinations at Basic Education level in Kenya will be expected to sit their national assessment/examinations.
The candidates include the pioneer cohort of learners under the Competency Based Curriculum, which was rolled out in January 2019. The learners, now in Grade 6, will sit their national summative assessment between November 28 and 30, 2022.
During the same period, the 2022 KCPE candidates will sit their national exam, as well as the 2022 KCSE cohort, who will take their exam between November 21 and December 23.
As the Kenya National Examinations Council, we have put all requisite measures in place and will maintain the multi-agency approach to deliver credible examinations.
Indeed, we look forward to a successful administration and management of the examinations, as our goal is to transform lives through quality assessment and credible certification.
Apart from teachers and the general public, candidates are Knec’s direct customers.
With a few remaining days before the start of the examinations, Knec implores all registered candidates to use the remaining time well, to prepare adequately.
To ensure the delivery of a credible examination, candidates need to maintain honesty, integrity and ethics by following all laid down rules and regulations.
The best practice to achieve a credible examination starts with how one prepares throughout the learning period. Adequate preparation is key to one gaining confidence in the examination room.
Do not fall prey to unscrupulous persons enticing you to take the route of examination malpractices. Adequate revision of what you have been learning is all you need to do, because examinations are set from the approved syllabus, which you have covered in the process of learning with your teachers.
Further, it is important for a candidate to maintain a positive outlook on life in general, including while taking examinations. A positive mindset as one goes in for their examinations can boost one’s confidence. Just tell yourself that it is going to be alright and plan to be at peace with the outcome. A positive mindset will improve your chances, so why not develop one?
Remember this is the time to consult on topics or questions that appear difficult to you.
A well-prepared candidate gets their deserved results while those who resort to unorthodox means during examinations often stare at results cancellation.
Finally, do not be part of the examination ‘cheats’ and risk having your results cancelled. Do your best and walk out proud of yourself, because cheating always has a big price to pay.
Public communications officer, Kenya National Examinations Council
