Start here: Grade 10 SBA 2026 hub: the timeline to 31 October, the 15 percent, and the parent checklist, updated weekly.
Grade 10 is new ground for every Kenyan family. This is the first cohort to reach Senior School under CBE, and parents keep asking the same fair question: where do I actually get everything my child needs to revise, in one place, without buying subject by subject and still missing half of it?
We built the answer. The Grade 10 Complete Revision and Exam Kit puts the whole grade in a single download. For every subject we cover, and that is all 24 of them across the three pathways (STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science), you get four things that actually move a grade:
- Lesson notes, strand by strand, aligned to the current KICD designs.
- Revision packs of practice questions to test real understanding, not just familiarity.
- A full exam paper so your child can sit it under real, timed conditions.
- The complete marking scheme, so every wrong answer points exactly to what to revise next.
That last point is the whole secret of revision. Marks lost on a paper tell you precisely which strands to go back to. Notes alone do not do that; notes plus practice plus a marked exam do.
Why Grade 10 work matters more than parents expect
Under the new Kenya Certificate of Basic Education (KCBE), the final senior school result is built across three years, not decided by one exam at the end. The weighting is set out below.
| Component | Share of the final KCBE result | When it is earned |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 school-based assessment (SBA) | 15% | During Grade 10 (2026 for this cohort) |
| Grade 11 school-based assessment (SBA) | 15% | During Grade 11 (2027) |
| Grade 12 summative assessment | 70% | End of Grade 12 |
So the work your child does this year already counts. Schools upload Grade 10 SBA scores to the KNEC CBA portal, and the deadline for that is 31 October 2026. Our Grade 10 SBA schedule guide explains what that means for parents and what to check with the school before the term ends.
Why one kit instead of piece by piece?
Before this kit, a parent had to hunt down notes here, an exam there, and answers somewhere else, one subject at a time, and it added up fast in both money and missed pieces. Now it is one M-Pesa payment, one download, emailed to you as soon as the payment is confirmed, and it comes with a Start Here study guide that lays out a simple six-week plan to the October exams plus exam-technique tips that earn real marks: reading command words properly, showing working for method marks, and never leaving a blank.
There is a second reason a complete kit matters for this particular year. Because Grade 10 in 2026 is the first CBC senior school cohort, almost no past papers exist for it. Older siblings and cousins cannot hand down a pile of previous exams the way they could under the old system. Format-accurate practice papers with full marking schemes fill that gap.
Who is it for?
Any Grade 10 learner, whatever their subject choices. You only open the subjects your child takes, so a STEM learner and an Arts and Sports learner are both fully covered by the same kit. Teachers and tuition centres use it too: the exams and marking schemes make ready-made practice sessions.
If you are not sure which subjects sit in which pathway, our guide to senior school subject combinations explains the STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science routes in plain language.
How to use it well
- Read the notes for one strand at a time. Summarise each strand on one page.
- Do the revision pack questions without the notes open.
- Sit the exam paper timed, in a quiet room, like the real thing.
- Mark it with the scheme, then revise only the strands where marks were lost. Repeat.
A two-week plan to the end of Term 3
Term 3 ends on Friday 23 October, and most schools run their end of term exams in the final fortnight. If your child is starting the kit now, this short version of the plan keeps things realistic.
| Days | Focus | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1 to 3 | English, Kiswahili and Mathematics notes, one strand per evening each | One-page summaries |
| Days 4 to 7 | Pathway subjects, weakest first, revision pack questions | A list of strands that need work |
| Weekend | Two full timed papers, marked the same day | Corrections written beside each lost mark |
| Days 8 to 12 | Only the strands where marks were lost | Re-attempted questions, now correct |
| Final days | Light review and rest | Calm, rested learner |
For a subject-by-subject list of what to prioritise, see Grade 10 end of Term 3 exams: what to revise by subject.
Do not forget the project work
Written exams are only part of Grade 10 assessment. Community Service Learning (CSL) is compulsory, and its marks are earned over time rather than in a single sitting. If the project is behind, put it on the calendar now. Our Grade 10 CSL project guide breaks it into steps a family can manage.
Looking ahead to Grade 11 in January 2027
Grade 11 starts in January 2027. KICD released the approved Grade 11 textbook and literary text list on 6 October 2026, and distribution to schools has begun. The core Grade 11 subjects stay the same as in Grade 10: English, Kiswahili (or Kenyan Sign Language), Mathematics (Core or Essential) and Community Service Learning. The strongest preparation for Grade 11 is a secure Grade 10 foundation, so the December holiday is a good time to go back over any strands the end of term exams showed were weak, using the same notes and marking schemes in the kit.
Frequently asked questions
Does the kit cover my child's exact subjects?
It covers all 24 Grade 10 subjects across the three pathways. Your child simply opens the folders for the subjects they take and ignores the rest.
How quickly do I receive it?
It is emailed to you as soon as the M-Pesa payment is confirmed, so your child can start the same day.
Is this the same as the Term 3 bundle?
No. The kit covers the whole grade with notes, revision packs, exams and marking schemes. The Grade 10 Term 3 Complete Bundle focuses on the current term's exam revision. Some families use both.
Are these official KNEC papers?
No. They are independent practice materials written to match the current KICD designs and exam style. They are for revision, and no question is guaranteed to appear in any school or national exam.
Ready to revise properly this term? Get the Grade 10 Complete Revision and Exam Kit (KES 600, whole grade, M-Pesa, sent to your email after payment), or browse everything for the grade on the Grade 10 hub. If your child is also facing the compulsory CSL project, the new Grade 10 CSL Project Kit walks you through that too. Questions? WhatsApp us on +254 711 344 702.
GRADE 10: Term 3 Complete Bundle
A 41-page all-subjects start pack, plus notes, revision papers, end of term exams and marking schemes for every subject, as separate PDFs. Built for the written SBA tests and end of year exams. Sent to your email and order page once your M-Pesa payment is confirmed.
⏳ Grade 10 SBA scores are due on the KNEC portal by 31 October. Start revising now.
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