KPSEA and KJSEA both start on Monday 26 October 2026. Between now and then, this page gives your Grade 6 or Grade 9 child five fresh questions a day, marked the moment they tap “Mark my 5”, with the working shown for every answer. It takes about ten minutes, it is free, and you don’t need an account.
How the Countdown Works
There are seven daily sets, one for each day from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 October. Each set has five questions across Mathematics, English and Science, so one day might be two maths, two English and one science, and the next day a different mix. A new set opens each morning. Missed a day? Earlier sets stay open, so your child can catch up, but the streak only counts days on which they actually practised.
- Five questions, then marking. Your child answers all five first, like a real paper, then taps “Mark my 5”. Wrong answers get a red cross and a short explanation of the correct method.
- The streak. Every day with at least one finished set adds a tally mark. Two days in a row is a 2-day streak, and so on.
- The certificate. Finish five of the seven sets and a printable certificate unlocks. Type your child’s first name, print it or save it as a PDF, and send it to the family group. The name stays on your phone and is never sent to us.
- A report after every set. Tap “What to revise” after marking to get a one-page list of the topics that need work, which you can send to your phone on WhatsApp.
Scores are saved in your phone’s browser. If you’re signed in, they’re saved to your account too, so they follow your child to another phone. Each correct topic also counts towards their topic badges.
Why Five Questions a Day Works in Exam Week
The week before a national assessment is not the time for long cramming sessions. Children are tired, and long sessions easily end in tears. A short daily set does three useful things. It keeps the methods fresh, it shows quickly which topics are still shaky, and it builds the habit of reading a question carefully before answering. Five questions is small enough that a child says yes, and big enough to spot a pattern after a few days.
The best time is the same time every day: after supper, or first thing after school. Sit with your child for the first set so the routine sticks. Ask them to explain one answer to you in their own words. If they can teach it, they understand it.
What the Questions Cover
The questions are original CBC Guides questions in the multiple-choice style, written for Grade 6 and Grade 9 and aligned to the KICD curriculum designs for Mathematics, English and Science. They come from the same question bank as our CBC Challenge, so a child who has done many challenges may recognise a few. They are practice questions, not KNEC papers, and not predictions of what will be in the exam.
For longer practice, sit a full paper: Grade 6 revision papers for KPSEA, or Grade 9 revision papers for KJSEA. The first five questions of every paper are free. For the night before, read our exam-day checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do KPSEA and KJSEA 2026 start?
Both start on Monday 26 October 2026, with the first papers at 8.30 am. KNEC’s timetable sets Friday 23 October as rehearsal day. KPSEA (Grade 6) runs from 26 to 28 October, and KJSEA (Grade 9) from 26 to 30 October.
Is the countdown free?
Yes. All seven sets, the streak, the certificate and the What to revise report are free. You don’t need to sign up.
Can a Grade 4, 5, 7 or 8 child use it?
The sets are written at Grade 6 and Grade 9 level. Younger children should try the CBC Challenge for their own grade instead.
Is the certificate official?
No. It is a practice certificate from CBC Guides to celebrate the effort. It is not a KNEC certificate or result.
Source for dates: KNEC, 2026 KJSEA Timetable and Instructions (KNEC/TD/SE/KJSEA/TT/2026/003), and KNEC’s 2026 KPSEA timetable. Last checked 19 October 2026.