Updated 10 November 2026.
Direct answer: A Grade 6 holiday assignment after KPSEA should be light: 30 to 45 minutes a weekday, one subject a day, one mixed check and one rest day. Use the seven-day plan and sample questions below, marked with the answers shown. We have not published a downloadable assignment PDF; print this page or copy the tasks.
The seven-day Grade 6 holiday assignment plan
Grade 6 learners sat KPSEA from 26 to 28 October 2026, and Term 1 of 2027 is reported to open on 4 January 2027. Rest for the first days, then run this plan once a week, repeating the day for the subject that was weakest. The minutes are our suggestions, not Ministry rules, and your school's own holiday assignment comes first.
| Day | Subject | Task | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | The five questions below, then five of your own from school books, working shown | 40 |
| 2 | English | The two questions below and a four-sentence composition | 40 |
| 3 | Kiswahili | Maswali mawili na sentensi tano kuhusu familia | 30 |
| 4 | Science and Technology | The water question below, then one home observation | 30 |
| 5 | Social Studies | The sketch map task below | 30 |
| 6 | Mixed check | Ten mixed questions, marked together | 45 |
| 7 | Rest | Free play, reading for fun, family chores | 0 |
Sample questions with answers
These are our own practice questions at upper-primary level. Check them against what your child's teacher covered.
Mathematics (Day 1)
- Work out 3/4 + 1/8. Answer: 7/8.
- A jerrican of milk costs KSh 140. How much do 5 jerricans cost? Answer: KSh 700.
- A rectangle is 12 cm long and 7 cm wide. Find its area. Answer: 84 square cm.
- Change 2.5 kg to grams. Answer: 2,500 g.
- Write 0.75 as a fraction in its simplest form. Answer: 3/4.
English (Day 2)
- Rewrite in the past tense: “The children play football every Saturday.” Answer: The children played football every Saturday.
- Choose the right word: She is taller (than / then) her brother. Answer: than.
- Write four sentences about a market you have visited. Check capital letters and full stops.
Kiswahili (Day 3)
- Andika wingi wa “kitabu”. Jibu: vitabu.
- Andika kinyume cha “mrefu”. Jibu: mfupi.
Science and Technology, and Social Studies (Days 4 and 5)
- Name two ways to keep drinking water clean at home. A good answer mentions boiling, covering containers or using clean cups.
- Draw a simple sketch map of your home and the road to the nearest market, with a title and a key.
How to mark
Mark together in a different colour, ask your child to explain one wrong answer before you reveal it, then let them correct it. See how to mark a past paper at home. On Day 6, pick the three questions that went wrong and repeat them in the next week.
If you want ready-made Grade 6 materials
You do not need to buy anything for this plan. If you want more, check the product page before you pay. On 10 November 2026 the free Grade 6 page offered a free Mathematics sample PDF. The Grade 6 Mathematics homework page was KSh 100 and described its file as a short summary sheet of 2 pages with an answer key. The Grade 6 all-subjects bundle was KSh 300 for 889 pages in nine whole-year packs with answers, with each subject KSh 100 on its own. Packs are study aids and carry no promise of results. For the wider picture see our guides to December holiday revision materials, the Grade 6 holiday plan and the Grade 6 to Grade 7 checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a Grade 6 holiday assignment PDF?
We have not published a single downloadable assignment PDF. You can print this page, use the free Grade 6 Mathematics sample on our free Grade 6 page, or ask your child's school for its own assignment.
How long should a Grade 6 learner work each day?
We suggest 30 to 45 minutes on weekdays, one subject a day, with the weekend free. This is our suggestion, not a Ministry rule.
Should a child do assignments straight after KPSEA?
Rest first. KPSEA ended on 28 October, and the holiday is long, so most families can start the plan after a week or two of rest.
Is homework still needed if my child has finished KPSEA?
Short, regular practice keeps reading and number skills warm before Grade 7 in January. Keep it light.
Do I have to buy a pack?
No. The plan works with your child's own books and the questions above. Packs are optional extras.
Sources
- Free Grade 6 CBC revision page (CBC Edu Kenya, opened 10 Nov 2026)
- Grade 6 Mathematics homework page (CBC Edu Kenya, opened 10 Nov 2026)
- Grade 6 all-subjects bundle page (CBC Edu Kenya, opened 10 Nov 2026)
- Schools to open on January 4 (Kenyans.co.ke, 4 Nov 2026)
CBC Edu Kenya sells the files named above and uses them as examples because the pages are public. Prices and page counts are as shown on 10 November 2026. Questions and the plan are ours and are study aids only.
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