Examinable Papers in Grade 9 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA)
1) 901 – English (2 Papers: Paper 1 and 2)
2) 902 – Kiswahili (2 Papers: Paper 1 and 2)
3) 903 – Mathematics (1 Paper)
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4) 904 – Kenya Sign Language (2 Papers)
5) 905 – Integrated Science (2 Papers: Theory and Practical)
6) 906 – Agriculture and Nutrition (2 Papers: Theory and Project)
7) 907 – Social Studies and Life Skills (1 Paper)
8) 908 – CRE (1 Paper)
9) 909 – IRE (1 Paper)
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10) 910 – Creative Arts and Sports (2 Papers: Theory and Practical)
11) 911 – Pre-Technical Studies (2 Papers: Theory and Project)
Subject Paper Breakdown
Kiswahili
Paper 1: Multiple-choice questions (Lugha)
Paper 2:
Section 1: Insha
Section 2: Fasihi Simulizi
Section 3: Novela
Section 4: Tamthilia
Section 5: Ushairi
Total Marks: 50
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Agriculture and Nutrition
Paper 906/1:
Section A: Multiple-choice questions (30 marks)
Section B: Structured questions (40 marks)
Note: There are 3 tasks developed in terms of tests.
Integrated Science
Section A: Multiple-choice questions (30 marks)
Section B: Structured questions (40 marks)
English
Paper 901/1: Multiple-choice questions (50 marks)
Paper 901/2:
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Imaginative composition – 15 marks
Oral narrative – 10 marks
Poetry – 5 marks
Novella – 10 marks
Play – 10 marks
Total Marks: 50
Mathematics
Multiple-choice questions:
Q1–Q7: Numbers
Q8–Q10: Algebra and Inequalities
Q11–Q17: Measurement
Q18–Q19: Geometry and Construction
Q20: Data Handling and Probability
Structured questions:
Q21–Q28: Task 1 Numbers (29%)
Q29–Q31: Algebra and Inequalities
Q32–Q37: Measurement
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Q38–Q39: Task 4 – Geometry and Construction (angles using compass and ruler)
Q20: Data Handling and Probability
Note:
Maximum score for one question should not exceed 5 marks.
Structured questions’ maximum score should be 80%.
KNEC GRADE 9 KJSEA SAMPLE ASSESSMENT PAPERS AND MARKING SCHEMES
The following are Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) sample assessment papers provided by Knec in January 2025
Mathematics (KJSEA)
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English Paper 1 (KJSEA)
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English Paper 2 (KJSEA)
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Kiswahili Paper 1 (KJSEA)
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Kiswahili Paper 2 (KJSEA)
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Social Studies (KJSEA)
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C.R.E (KJSEA)
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I.R.E (KJSEA)
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H.R.E (KJSEA)
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Integrated Science Paper 1 (KJSEA)
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Integrated Science Paper 2 (KJSEA)
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Pre-Technical Studies Paper 1 (KJSEA)
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Pre-Technical Studies Paper 2 (KJSEA)
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Agriculture and Nutrition Paper 1 (KJSEA)
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Agriculture and Nutrition Paper 2 (KJSEA)
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Creative Arts and Sports Paper 1 (KJSEA)
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Creative Arts and Sports Paper 2 (KJSEA)
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Kenyan Sign Language Paper 1 (KJSEA)
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Kenyan Sign Language Paper 2 (KJSEA)
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NOTE: Marking Schemes (Answers) for these papers will be provided later
