As September rolls in, the educational landscape in Kenya is buzzing with anticipation as teachers gear up for the upcoming national exams. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has taken the initiative to compile a comprehensive list of invigilators who will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth administration of the 2023 exams.
Behind the scenes, the TSC is working diligently to collect teacher data through Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs), a process essential for the assignment of exam administration roles. This meticulous preparation reflects the commitment of Kenya’s education system to maintain the integrity of its national exams.
To make this a reality, school principals are shouldering their own set of responsibilities. They are tasked with completing and submitting an Excel template containing vital teacher information. This includes names, positions, TSC numbers, job groups, ID numbers, current school affiliations, mobile numbers, KRA pins, and most importantly, the enrollment statistics for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
In the previous year’s exams, a staggering number of teachers were involved in various capacities, with 28,408 serving as center managers, 28,727 as supervisors, 74,990 as invigilators, and 5,647 as examiners. These dedicated educators play a pivotal role in maintaining the credibility of the examination process.
The Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) is orchestrating this massive endeavor, catering to the needs of approximately 2.3 million students taking the KCPE and KCSE exams. Of these, 1,415,315 will be sitting for the KCPE, while 903,260 will tackle the KCSE. Additionally, Knec is preparing for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) for 1,282,574 Grade Six learners, encompassing crucial tasks like registration, paper setting, and exam administration as per the prescribed timetable.
Ensuring the security of these exams is paramount, and Knec is introducing enhanced measures to combat cheating. Notably, the distribution process of examination papers has been adjusted. Instead of collecting all papers in the morning, only morning papers will be gathered by center managers (school heads). This change aims to minimize early exposure to afternoon papers, although it has raised concerns regarding delayed payment for teachers after exam administration.
For teachers eager to take on invigilation or supervision roles, registration on the CP2 portal is the first step. All that’s required is their TSC number as the qualification. This registration process can be facilitated either through school heads or by approaching CSOs. To avoid last-minute complications, teachers are advised to create a CP2 account well in advance.
As Kenya’s educators prepare to uphold the standards of their education system, the meticulous planning by the TSC and Knec stands as a testament to the dedication and commitment of the teaching community. These efforts ensure that the nation’s exams continue to be a fair and accurate measure of student achievement, propelling the future of countless young learners.
Source(https://educationnewsarena.co.ke/tsc-start-to-compile-list-of-kcpe-kpsea-kcse-invigilators/)
by: DMNEWS