Why KJSEA top performers are torn between academics, sports and sciences
Source: The Standard
Following the release of the maiden Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) results under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, an unexpected dilemma has emerged among some of the country’s brightest learners over which pathway to pursue.Top performers, qualifying for all three pathways; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports Sciences, are torn between options. Under the new system, Grade 9 learners must select one main pathway despite the curriculum’s promise of nurturing holistic talent. For those scoring Exceeding Expectations (EE) in academics and co-curricular areas, the choice feels limiting rather than liberating.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Top performers, qualifying for all three pathways; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports Sciences, are torn between options. Under the new system, Grade 9 learners must select one main pathway despite the curriculum’s promise of nurturing holistic talent. For those scoring Exceeding Expectations (EE) in academics and co-curricular areas, the choice feels limiting rather than liberating.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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