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KPSEA — Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (Grade 6): Format Guide & Practice Tests

Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Integrated Science, Creative Arts and Social Studies. Three days in late October (2025: 27–29 October).

At a glance

Who takes itGrade 6
SubjectsMathematics, English, Kiswahili, Integrated Science, Creative Arts and Social Studies
WhenThree days in late October (2025: 27–29 October)
Format
  • Day 1: Mathematics and English; Day 2: Integrated Science and Kiswahili; Day 3: Creative Arts and Social Studies (with religious education).
  • Mostly multiple-choice papers marked by KNEC.
  • Schools also upload school-based assessment scores from Grades 4 and 5.
Does it count?Not a pass/fail exam; it contributes 20% to the final Grade 9 (KJSEA) result.
Official informationknec.ac.ke

Practice tests in this format

🔢 Mathematics

Practice Test 130 questions · Numbers · Data Handling & Probability · Measurement & Geometry
Practice Test 230 questions · Numbers · Algebra · Measurement & Geometry
Practice Test 330 questions · Numbers · Measurement & Geometry · Data Handling & Probability
Practice Test 430 questions · Numbers · Algebra · Data Handling & Probability
Practice Test 530 questions · Numbers · Algebra · Measurement & Geometry

📖 English

Practice Test 120 questions · Key details · Vocabulary · Usage
Practice Test 220 questions · Key details · Inference · Punctuation
Practice Test 320 questions · Key details · Grammar · Vocabulary
Practice Test 420 questions · Key details · Punctuation · Inference
Practice Test 520 questions · Punctuation · Grammar · Supporting details

🔬 Integrated Science

Practice Test 125 questions · Life Systems · Matter & Energy · Structures & Mechanisms
Practice Test 225 questions · Matter & Energy · Life Systems · Earth & Space
Practice Test 325 questions · Matter & Energy · Life Systems · Earth & Space
Practice Test 425 questions · Life Systems · Matter & Energy · Earth & Space
Practice Test 525 questions · Matter & Energy · Life Systems · Structures & Mechanisms

🌍 Social Studies

Practice Test 124 questions · Geography · Government · Citizenship
Practice Test 225 questions · Geography · Government · Chronology
Practice Test 324 questions · Geography · Citizenship · Chronology
Practice Test 424 questions · Geography · Chronology · Government
Practice Test 524 questions · Geography · Government · Chronology

🗣️ Kiswahili

Practice Test 120 questions · Msamiati · Sarufi · Methali
Practice Test 220 questions · Sarufi · Msamiati · Fasihi
Practice Test 320 questions · Msamiati · Sarufi · Methali
Practice Test 420 questions · Sarufi · Msamiati · Fasihi
Practice Test 520 questions · Msamiati · Sarufi · Methali

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the KPSEA — Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (Grade 6)?

Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Integrated Science, Creative Arts and Social Studies. Three days in late October (2025: 27–29 October). Not a pass/fail exam; it contributes 20% to the final Grade 9 (KJSEA) result.

What is the format?

Day 1: Mathematics and English; Day 2: Integrated Science and Kiswahili; Day 3: Creative Arts and Social Studies (with religious education). Mostly multiple-choice papers marked by KNEC. Schools also upload school-based assessment scores from Grades 4 and 5.

How should students prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the official exam papers?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.

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