THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

2023 KCSE AGRICULTURE PROJECT

Marking Scheme

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Award one mark if the candidate fully demonstrates the described performance.

2. Award half a mark if the described performance is partially demonstrated.

3. Add the sub-total for each of the skill areas assessed and transfer to the assessment sheet.

4. The score for milestone I together with the pictorial evidence should be uploaded to the KNEC Portal by 21st April 2023.

5. The total score for milestone II together with the pictorial evidence should be uploaded to the KNEC Portal by 31st July 2023.

SKILL CRITERIA Marks

Portfolio is maintained.
(7 marks)
1. Pictures/videos showing the problem or issue before the project implementation 1
2. Fully filled project documentation 1
3. Videos showing the group discussions 1
4. Videos showing individual presentations to the group 1
5. Videos showing group presentations to the school community 1
6. Pictures/videos showing different stages of project implementation 1

SKILL CRITERIA Marks

7. Pictures/videos showing the situation after project implementation 1
1. Three problems or issues identified and fully captured in the project documentation 1
2. Problem or issue shortlisted among the three selected by the group 1
3. Problem or issue shortlisted among the top two selected by the group 1
Problem identification. 4. Problem or issue ranked first among the three problems or issues selected by the group 1
(7 marks) 5. The group described the actual problem or issue facing the school community in the project
1
documentation
6. Four or more causes of the problem or issue are described in the project documentation 1
7. Four or more effects of the problem or issue on the school community are described in the
1
project documentation
1. Project title is creatively coined and appropriate. Not a duplication of the sub-themes. 1
2. Four or more alternative solutions are proposed 1
3. The proposed solutions have been evaluated. 1
Project identification. 4. The best alternative has been picked and reasons given 1
(7 marks)
5. Four or more different categories of community members have been approached in
1
planning the solution
6. Four or more project benefits to the members described 1
7. Four or more project benefits to the school community described 1
1. Ten or more key project activities described 1
2. Project workplan drawn including timelines 1
Key project activities.
3. Project activities are fairly assigned to the group members 1
(5 marks)
4. The project activities are spread across the entire period of the project 1
5. All the project activities are aligned to the appropriate resources required 1

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SKILL CRITERIA Marks

1. Listens without interrupting – waits for his/her turn 1
2. Asks questions for clarification 1
3. Records important information 1
4. Maintains eye contact with the speaker 1
Listening to group
discussions and 5. Maintains appropriate body language/posture 1
presentations 6. Summarises what was heard from the presentations 1
(8 marks)
7. Can tell the difference in ideas of the speakers or presenters 1
8. Evaluates the project ideas of the peers 1
1. Speaks clearly 1
2. Presents points in a logical order 1
3. Uses appropriate agricultural language 1
4. Uses appropriate tone and expression 1
Speaking during group 5. Uses appropriate gestures 1
discussions and
6. Influences and persuades the listeners/peers to sell his/her ideas 1
presentations
(11 marks) 7. Uses facts and examples to support his/her ideas 1
8. Uses visual aids to present 1
9. Engages listeners using tone, expressions, and gestures 1
10. Changes language, tone and expressions depending on the listeners responses 1
11. Changes the structure of points to best persuade peers. 1
Collaboration 1. Works positively with others during the discussion/project activities. 1
(15 marks) 2. Behaves appropriately during discussion/project activities 1

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SKILL CRITERIA Marks

3. Is timely for the discussion and in carrying out the project activities 1
4. Is reliable/dependable to the group during the discussion/project activities 1
5. Completes assigned tasks during the discussion/project activities 1
6. Supports those who have difficulty during the discussion/project activities 1
7. Understands and respects diversity of others (culture, religion, beliefs) 1
8. Contributes to help the group make decisions during the discussion/project activities 1
9. Recognizes the value and contribution of others during the discussion/project activities 1
10. Helps resolve conflicts during the discussion/project activities 1
11. Builds positive relationships beyond his/her group 1
12. Influences the group by tracking progress and suggesting improvements or corrective
1
actions
13. Influences the group by evaluating successes and failures and sharing lessons 1
14. Evaluates others’ strengths and weaknesses and supports them accordingly 1
15. Suggests, and brings in external expertise 1
1. Openly expresses his/her own feelings to the group members during project activities 1
2. Recognises other members feelings about project activities 1
3. Divides up project tasks with others in a fair way 1
Leadership in group 4. Manages time and shares resources to support completion of project tasks 1
discussions
5. Guides group discussions to reach shared project implementation decisions 1
(10 marks)
6. Recognises his/her own strengths and weaknesses 1
7. Recognises strengths and weaknesses of others in the group 1
8. Recognises strengths and weaknesses of others in the group and assigns roles accordingly 1

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SKILL CRITERIA Marks

(a) Tree nursery/Tree planting/Water saving irrigation techniques
individual project
implementation
(18 x 1 = 18 marks)
9. Mentors, coaches, and motivates others during project implementation. 1
10. Reflects on his/her own leadership and adapts it to the situation.
1
1. Planting site prepared early compared to peers 1
2. Planting site is free from weeds 1
3. Bed/planting hole dug at appropriate depth 1
4. Topsoil mixed with manure 1
5. Topsoil mixed with phosphatic fertilizer 1
6. Bed or planting holes dug at the correct dimensions or correct spacing according to the
1
plant species and variety
7. Correct plant population 1
8. Fertilizer applied to the growing plants 1
9. Plants are growing vigorously 1
10. Plants are weed free 1
11. Watering is done during dry conditions 1
12. Plants are free from pest attack 1
13. Plants are free from pest infestation 1
14. Shade / fence constructed over or around the plants 1
15. Plants free from soil erosion and water logging effects 1
16. Mulched to conserve water 1
17. No signs of water wastage or leakage 1
18. Piped drip irrigation is used 1

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SKILL CRITERIA Marks

19. Actively participated in project implementation on the scheduled time or days
20. Supervised and guided the work done by the other school community members
21. Observed, worked, provided resources and feedback during project implementation
22. Used own innovative ideas to organise and accomplish tasks
23. Left behind something to show their contribution to the school community: signage to
describe the work completed, plaque to tell the contribution made, a description of what
was learned from the project or educational experience that others can enjoy.
(b) Bee keeping
1. Bees housed in a hive 1
2. Hive is clean 1
3. Hive is occupied 1
4. KTBH or Langstroth hive is used 1
5. Hive is hanged or placed on a stand 1
6. Hanging wires or stand smeared with oil 1
Individual project 7. Bush around the hive is regularly cleared 1
implementation
8. Hive sited near a source of water 1
(18 x 1 = 18 marks)
9. Hive sited under shade 1
10. Flowering plants available near the site 1
11. Flowering plants are cultivated 1
12. Supplementary feeding in drought conditions 1
13. No signs of pest and disease attack 1
14. No signs of disease infestation 1

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SKILL CRITERIA Marks

15. Honey harvesting equipment used 1
16. Appropriate honey processing equipment is available/used 1
17. Clean honey is harvested 1
18. Harvested honey is stored in iron free containers 1
19. Actively participated in project implementation on the scheduled time or days 1
20. Supervised and guided the work done by the other school community members 1
21. Observed, worked, provided resources and feedback during project implementation 1
22. Used own innovative ideas to organise and accomplish tasks 1
23. Left behind something to show their contribution to the school community: signage to
describe the work completed, plaque to tell the contribution made, a description of what 1
was learned from the project or educational experience that others can enjoy.
1. Title: has a clearly written title 1
2. Introduction: describes the project undertaken and explains why it was undertaken. 1
3. Mentions the school community members interacted with in identifying, planning, and
1
implementing the project.
4. Describes the interactions with the other members of the school community and explains
1
why they occurred.
5. Describes what struck their mind during the identification, planning and implementation of
Project Report/reflection. 1
the project.
(20 x 1 = 20 marks) 6. Describes the situation at the project site before the project and after project
1
implementation.
7. Explains how different the group are after completing the project compared to when they
1
started.
8. Explains the community members responses and what the responses made them feel. 1
9. Explains what attracted school community members to be part of the project. 1
10. Explains what they have learned about themselves during identification, planning and 1

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SKILL CRITERIA Marks

implementation of the project.
11. Explains how they are different from other groups and how the difference helped or
1
hindered their group.
12. Describes the connection the project had with what was learned in agriculture and other
1
subjects.
13. Explains what they have learned about community issues or problems. 1
14. Describes what they would do differently if they oversaw similar projects in future. 1
15. Describes the best and the worst thing that happened during project identification, planning
1
and implementation.
16. Describes a conflict(s) they had during the project, what caused it and how they solved or
1
coped with it.
17. Explains how the experience on the project applies to other situations in their lives. 1
18. Explains their next step after the project. 1
19. Report includes appropriate handwriting, layout, well placed and sized graphics, tables and
1
notes about the project
20. Has a rich variety of supporting information, graphics and tables to contribute towards
1
understanding of the main idea about the project.
21. Shows the entire project story from identification, planning and implementation. 1
22. Conclusion: Consistent with the aim of the project. 1

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