KJSEA 2025

005 MARKING SCHEME - GRADE 9

MATHEMATICS 25. Bread 2/5
SECTION A: Stationery 1/10
1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. D
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2 1 4 +1 5
8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C 12. D 13. B 14. A + = =
15. C 16. D 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. D 5 10 10 102

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SECTION B: 1 
2 2

21. (1mk) 1
-4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 200
2

2
= +5 (1mk) 1 200 x = sh. 400 (2mks)
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22. Class school gate 340m (1mk)
School gate - toilet 25m
365m (1mk) 26. i) r = 1.742
ii) 1000r = 1742.7 (eg) (ii) - (i) (1mk)

23. -3  3x4 < 0 999r 1741


999 999
4 3x 4
´ <3x 742
3 4 3 r=1
999
-x < 4
x > -4
27. Area =  r2
24. a) x + y = 7 = 3.142 x 9m x 9m
x - 3y = -1 (2mks) = 254.502m2 (2mks)

b) 3(x + y = 7) 28. A = R2 - r2
x - 3y = -1
0
3x + 3y = 21 ( R 2 - r 2 ) (1mk)
x - 3y = -1 360

4 x 20 66
 x 3142 x 152 (1mk)
4 4 360
x=5 = 87.56cm2 (1mk)
y = 2 (3mks)

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29. S.A =  r (r + l) 3. Ogre/legend/trickster/explanatory/dilemma etc
S.A = 1099.7cm2 4. Facial expressions/tonal variation/ gestures/
immitation etc
 = 22/7
D.
r = 10
1. Rhyme/repetition/ rhythem e.t.c
l=? 2. Facial expression/gestures/tonal variation et.c
10.99.7 = 22/7 x 10 (10 + l) 3. Collins M
220L E.
1099.7 - 314.29 = 1. In Nairobi (a house)
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2. Beka, Tibe, Mr. & Mrs. Poa
7 220 7
x 785.51 = ´ 3. Jovial and caring parents
220 7 220 Responsible and hardworking children
 L = 24.99cm 4. Telling the truth/ repsonsibility
F.
30. a) 1cm rep 9m 1. C 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B
G.
1cm to 9m (2mks)
1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. A
8. A 9. C 10. A 11. A 12. B 13. B
b) 1:900 (1mk) 14. abnormal
15. decongest
31. 16. hardly-frequency
17. fast-manner
A
18. ver-degree
19. the criminal was sentenced five years
20. B
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KISWAHILI
B C SEHEMU YA KWANZA:
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. D 7. B
OA = 3.7cm (+0.1)
8. D 9. B 10. D 11. D 12. C 13. B 14. C
15. D 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. C 21. B
22. B 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. A
29. B 30. C
ENGLISH
SEHEMU YA PILI:
A.
31. Vipera:
1. morning
- hadithi - Novela
2. thank you
- semi - Riwaya
3. athletics
- ushairi simulizi - Hadithi fupi
4. competitive
- maigizo - Tamthilia
B.
- Ushairi andishi
6. B 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. C
32. - Mtambaji
C.
- Mutribu
1. Oral narrative
33. Hodiya
2. Agreement
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34. - Mighani 36. P = F
A
- Visasili
M = 50kg
- Hurafa
35. - Dhamira na maudhui F = mg
- Mandhari = 50 x 10
- Ploti 500N (1mk)
- Wahusika
36. Tarbia P = 10N/m2
37. Kumi na minne A= F
P
38. Ukwapi
39. - Sentensi sahili/huru 500
= 50m2 (2mks)
- Sentensi ambatano 10
- Sentensi changamano 37. - Presence of water (moisture)
- Presence of oxygen
INTEGRATED SCIENCE - Acidic environment
SECTION A: 38. Kinetic energy potential energy
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B 39. - Water purification - magnets are used to remove
8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B 12. C 13. A 14. C heavy metals and other contaminants from water
15. B 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. B 21. C - Magnetic filters can be used to capture metallic
particles from vehicle or industrial emissions
22. C 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. A 28. D
- Magnets can be used to remove iron-rich
29. A 30. A pollutants from contaminated soil.

SECTION B: AGRICULTURE
31. a) Crucible SECTION A:
b) Pipette 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. C
32. Pure substances have a fixed melting point while 8. C 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. D 13. C 14. B
impure substances havea broadened and lower 15. A 16. C 17. B 18. D 19. B 20. C 21. B
melting point that the pure substances.
22. D 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. B
- Pure substances have fixed boiling point while
impure substances have a higher boiling point and 29. B 30. A
boils at a rance of temperature.
SECTION B:
33. Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV/AIDS, Herpes
(HSV), HPV, Trichomoniasis 31. Hay refers to forage that has been cut and then
dried to about 15% to 20% moisture content.
34. - Diabetes
32. Boma rhodes, brachiaria, kikuyu grass, sudan
- High blood pressure grass, lucerne, desmodium, oat, barley, forage,
- Inherited conditions/genetic conditions sorghum, pearl millet and rice straws.
- Lifestyle factors i.e obesity, smoking and 33. Baled hay, stacked hay, standing hay
alcoholism 34. - Efficient utilisation of resources have reduction of
- Certain medication i.e. painkillers, antibiotics e.t.c production costs.
- Tumors in the kidneys - Soil conservation through use of organic manure
- Systemic diseases and infections and recycling of nutrients between crops, livestock
and fish.
- Urinary Track Infections (UTIs)
- Promotion of environmental sustainability
35. a) Measurement and observation
- Diversification of income sources throughout the
b) Kevin
year.
- Promotion of food and nutrition security.
- High yield per unit area.
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35. Scaling, gutting, cleaning Political instability- Unstable government and
36. - Using ash brew changes in leadership hinder longterm development
since there is no room for development. i.e no
- Using hot pepper peace and also each regime comes up with their
- Using garlic own developments plan leaving the one’s already
- Using pyrethrum spray started on hold.
- Using milk spray Poor health care system- This reduces acess to
quality health care resulting in high mortality rate
- Using sodom apple and mexican merigold
and reduces the rate at which production and
37. - Prevents wastage of food development plans are carried out leading to
- Saves money poverty.
- Saves energy - Unequal distribution of wealth.
- Saves labour - Lack of infrastructure.
- Saves time 32. - Lack of self-awareness
38. - Keeps away disease causing germs to ensure - Low self-esteem
good health and well-being of the family members. - Financial shortage
- Cleaning sinks and drains prevents clogs and - Lack of confidence and trust
blockages.
- Peer pressure
- Regular cleaning prevents bad odour.
33. - Lack of communication
- Regular maintenance and cleaning can extend the
- Finances
lifespan of waste disposal facilities.
- Domestic work
- Clean waste disposal facilities contribute to
- Different in values
comfortable and enjoyable living conditions.
- Merging families
39. - Sun drying - Salting
34. - Self control
- Smoking - Boiling
- Talking to a therapist or counselor
- Talking to a trusted friend, teacher, parent or
SOCIAL STUDIES
church leader
SECTION A:
- Being assertive in decision making
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. B
- Avoiding bad company or peer pressure
8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. B 13. B 14. D
35. Negotiation
15. B 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. A 21. C
36. - A star with high force of gravity passed by the sun
22. B 23. B 24. B 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. D and drew off a stream of gaseous material from the
29. D 30. C sun.
- The material split, cooled and condensed to form
SECTION B: planets. Some smaller materials formed the moon
and other heavenly bodies.
31. Climate change- Extreme weather conditions
affects agriculture activities. i.e reduction of rain 37. Morocco
increases the chances of vulnerability of poverty. 38. Kingdom of Kongo
e.g. lackof food and water. 39. - Problem sovler
Colonialism- The colonial rule left Africa with - Positive attitude
economic and political challenges leading to
- Flexible
poverty.
- Perseverance
Corruption- Corruption both in public and private
sectors divert resources that could be used for - Emotional intelligent
development and social services leading to poverty. - Confident
Limited access to education- Lack of access to - Accepting
quality education, limits opportunities for personal - Good communicator
and national growth and access to essential
services. - Growth attitude

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PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES 39. - Accessibility
SECTION A: - Durability
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. B - Divisibility
8. B 9. B 10. C 11. B 12. C 13. B 14. A - Cognizability
15. D 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. C 21. A - homogeneity
22. C 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. C - Porfability
29. B 30. C - Stability in value
- Liquidity
SECTION B:
- Scarcity
31. - Ladders
- Not easy to forge
- Trestles
40. - Press the power button on computer
- Steps
- Wait for the computer to start up
- Stands
- Use the computer to perform a task
- Work benches
- Shut down the computer after use
- Ramps
41. - The instruction area
32. - Flammable
- The script area
- Poisonous/toxic substance
- The execution buttons
- Corrosive substance
- The stage
33. - Product indentifiers
42. - Mobile programming
- Symbols
- Web development
- Signal words
- Game development
- Hazard statements
- Educational tools
- Supplier identification
- Robots and animation
34. Conversion is the process of splitting or cutting logs
into usable sizes of shapes while seasoning is the
process of reducing moisture in the timber to the CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
required level. SECTION A:
35. - Source of fuel 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. D
- Building material 8. A 9. A 10. C 11. D 12. A 13. C 14. A
- Decorative material 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. D 20. A 21. A
- Carbon storage 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. D
- Source of income 29. A 30. A
36. Award correctly
37. - Population SECTION B:
- Demand 31. - In the first account of creation human beings were
- Infrastructure created last while in the second account of creation
human beings were created first.
- Competition
- In the first account there is no planting of the
- Market trends and challenges
garden of Eden while in the 2nd account, the
- Cultural and regulatory considerations garden of Eden is planted.
38. - Uneven distribution - In the first account of creation man and woman
- Scarcity were created at the same time while in the 2nd
- Usefulness account man was created first from dust. Woman
was then created from man’s rib.
- Mobility
- In the first account of creation everything that
- Combinability God created was good and perfect while in the
- Monetary value 2nd account it is not mentioned.
- They can change owernship
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 - In the first account of creation marriage is for ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
creation while in the 2nd account of creation SECTION A:
marriage is for companionship.
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
- In the first account of creation God completed
the work of creation in six days and he rested on 8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B 12. C 13. A 14. B
the seventh day while in the 2nd account of 15. D 16. C 17. D 18. A 19. D 20. C 21. B
creationit is not mentioned. 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. C
- In the first account the tree that gives knowledge 29. D 30. A
of good and evil is not mentioned while in the 2nd
account the tree of knowledge is not mentioned.
SECTION B:
32. It was ordained by God
33. - Loving each other unconditionally
CREATIVE ARTS & SPORTS
- Respecting each other
SECTION A:
- Treating each other with charity
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A
- Bearing and raising children in a godly way
8. C 9. A 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. D 14. A
- Complementing and supporting each other
15. D 16. A 17. C 18. C 19. B 20. A 21. D
- Both parties must be adults at the time of the
marriage 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. A
34. - Self control; one should control his or her feelings 29. D 30. A
to avoid sin.
- Honesty; being truthful towards self and others. SECTION B:
- Accountability; taking control of a situation rather 31. a- flag
than letting things just happen. b- stem
- Integrity; doing right thing even when no one is c- note head
watching.
32. y = A
- Courage; saying no to influences that may lead to
sexual immorality. t=D
35. - As Jesus made his way out of Jericho with his 33. x = A# B
disciples, a great multitude followed him.
- Bartemaeus son of Timaeus sat along one of the 34. W = or
streets begging.
- The noise of the multitude caught his attention and 35. Still life drawing is the art of drawing objects that
he could hear the name Jesus being mentioned. are not movingor the art of drawing stationary
objects.
- Bartemaeus cried, “Jesus! son of David! Have
mercy on me!” People warned him to be quiet, but 36. Potrait layout
he persisted on shouting, “Jesus! son of David! 37. Secondary colours
Have mercy on me!” 38. a) stones
- Jesus finally stood and commanded him to be b) wood
called.
c) rubber
- Bartimaeus threw away his cloak and rushed
towards Jesus. d) clay slab
- Jesus asked him what he wanted Jesus to do for NB: Mark any other appropriate answer provided
him and he said that he wanted to receive his sight. by the learner.
- Jesus told Bartimaeus to go for his faith and made 39. Y - Cord
him well. Z - Metal head or just a head
- Immediately he was able to see and followed 40. a) Throws
Jesus on the road. b) Jumps
41. Dribbling
42. Under arm service
43. 11(eleven) players
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