PSL Term 3 2026 — Cohort Assessment orders are open
Term: 25 Aug–24 Oct · Sitting: 8–12 Sep · Grades 1–9
Order Deadline: Monday, 31 August 2026

Orders and payments must be completed by End of Day, 31 August 2026, to be considered for the week 2 printing and dispatch batch.

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Term 3 · Cohort Assessment orders open · Grades 1–9

Problem Solvers League

Problem Solvers League is Kurasa’s school-based competency assessment and learner challenge programme. It helps schools measure learner progress, compare cohort performance, and build learner confidence through standardised assessments, contests and daily practice.

Term 3 Cohort Assessment registration is open. Term 3 runs Monday 25 August to Friday 24 October 2026. Papers will be ready and dispatched in week 2 (1–5 September), to be taken in week 3 (8–12 September). The assessment covers Grades 1–9.

Place Term 3 Assessment Order
Get the Daily Challenge app Get it on Google Play

Parents: install on Android. Five questions a day, free. Grades 3–9.

See a sample on /try. Already have an account? app.kurasa.co.

See PSL in action — competency assessment for schools across Kenya.

PSL Term 3 2026 — At a glance

Term 3 dates

25 August – 24 October 2026

Term 3 opens Monday 25 August and closes Friday 24 October. Register now so your school is in the first printing and dispatch batch.

Register / Place Order
Papers ready & dispatch

1–5 September 2026

Week 2 of Term 3. Papers are ready and dispatched so schools receive them in time for the week 3 sitting.

Register / Place Order
Assessment sitting

8–12 September 2026

Week 3 of Term 3. Schools administer the Term 3 cohort assessment. KES 60 per learner, Grades 1–9.

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For Heads of Institution & zonal committees

What Schools and Zones Receive

PSL gives schools and zonal committees more than examination papers. It provides structured assessment materials and performance visibility to support better learning decisions.

Standardised competency-based assessment papers

Assessment papers aligned to classroom learning and learner progression.

Grade and learning-area coverage

Support for relevant grades and learning areas as selected during ordering.

School and cohort performance insights

Results can support school-level and cohort-level review of learner achievement.

Learner performance visibility

Schools can identify strong performers, learners needing support and areas requiring intervention.

Comparative assessment value

Schools and zones can understand performance in relation to wider participating cohorts where applicable.

Printing, packaging and delivery planning

Confirmed orders are batched for printing, packaging and delivery coordination.

Daily practice pathway

Learners can continue building confidence through the PSL Daily Challenge app — five CBC questions a day, free, Grades 3–9.

Get the Daily Challenge app

Daily Practice. Real Confidence. PSL Ready.

PSL Daily Challenge is on Google Play. A parent or guardian installs, adds every child in the house, and the learner gets five CBC questions a day — about eight minutes. Streaks, XP, and a class league. Extra practice is optional.

Thousands of learners across Kenya practice daily. Grades 3–9, across CBC learning areas.

For Schools

Use Daily Challenge as structured weekly practice for PSL readiness. Kurasa Gold schools can activate without a parent paying. Parents at your school can also install the app for home practice.

Activate for Your School

For Parents

Free daily set. Optional extra practice in the app via M-Pesa. Parent holds the account — add every child on one phone.

Get it on Google Play Try a sample question
Registration open Dispatch · 1–5 Sep Sitting · 8–12 Sep Grades 1–9

Key PSL Term 3 Dates

  • Term 3 25 August – 24 October 2026
  • Registration Open now
  • Order deadline (week 2 dispatch batch) Monday 31 August 2026
  • Papers ready & dispatch 1–5 September 2026
  • Assessment sitting 8–12 September 2026
  • Learner grades covered Grades 1–9

Daily Practice. Real Confidence. PSL Ready.

Five CBC questions each day (~8 minutes). Streaks, XP, and a class / school / national league. Grades 3–9.

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Five questions a day

About eight minutes. Free daily set.

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Streaks, XP & league

Class, school, and national rank

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CBC learning areas

Grades 3–9, not only mathematics

Get the Daily Challenge app

Daily Challenge at home

Five questions a day, free. Extra practice is optional (credits or Exam Ready). Paying is inside the app via M-Pesa. You do not need to enroll on this website first.

Get it on Google Play

Try Today's Challenge

Sample from mathematics. The daily set covers CBC learning areas, Grades 3–9. See the explanation after you create a parent account in the app.

A farmer has 24 chickens and 18 goats. He sells half of the chickens and one-third of the goats. How many animals does he have left?
Explanation locked. Install the app and create a parent account to see the solution and track your child's progress.
Install the app Continue on the website

PSL Playlist: See PSL in Action

Watch the Grade 9 Synopsis Playlist and see how Problem Solvers League transforms learning assessment for schools across Kenya

Grade 9 Synopsis Videos

Why We Built the Problem Solvers League
Why We Built the Problem Solvers League

A New Approach to CBC Assessment

PSL Term 1 2026 Grade 9 Social Studies Synopsis
Grade 9 Social Studies Synopsis

PSL Term 1 2026

PSL Term 1 2026 Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies Synopsis
Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies Synopsis

PSL Term 1 2026

PSL Term 1 2026 Grade 9 Mathematics Synopsis
Grade 9 Mathematics Synopsis

PSL Term 1 2026

PSL Term 1 2026 Grade 9 English Paper 2 Synopsis
Grade 9 English Paper 2 Synopsis

PSL Term 1 2026

PSL Term 1 2026 Grade 9 English Paper 1 Synopsis
Grade 9 English Paper 1 Synopsis

PSL Term 1 2026

Actionable Insights

See What PSL Reports Deliver

Every participating school receives detailed reports showing learner performance, school benchmarks, and competency breakdowns compared to national averages.

Individual

Learner Reports

School-Level

Performance Insights

National

Benchmarking Data

Sample Learner Report

Overall Score
78%
National Average
67%
+11% above avg
Competency Breakdown
Critical Thinking 78% (National: 65%)
Problem Solving 82% (National: 68%)
Communication 75% (National: 70%)
Creativity 71% (National: 62%)
Digital Literacy 85% (National: 72%)
PSL Journey

Your Term 3 Timeline

Place your order, receive papers in week 2, sit the assessment in week 3, then upload scores and review reports on Kurasa.

Step 1

Register & pay

Open now · deadline 31 August

Place your Term 3 order at KES 60 per learner (Grades 1–9). Register online or via your PSL area agent to be included in the week 2 dispatch.

Step 2

Papers ready & dispatch

1–5 September 2026

Week 2 of Term 3. Confirmed orders are printed and dispatched so papers arrive in time for the sitting week.

Step 3

Assessment sitting

8–12 September 2026

Week 3 of Term 3. Administer the assessment, then upload scores to your workspace for learner and school reports.

Acacia Crest Edition

PSL Mathematics Contest 2026 results

Grades 7–9 rankings are available for 207 scored learners across 12 schools.

12
schools
207
scored learners
View results

Platform & Reporting Contact

For platform onboarding and report access support:

  • Onboarding Lead: Caleb M
  • Phone: 0208 000 208
  • Email: support@kurasa.co
  • WhatsApp Community: Join Community

Frequently Asked Questions

When should we place our order?
Registration is open now. Complete your order and payment by Monday 31 August 2026 to be included in the week 2 printing and dispatch batch.

When will papers arrive?
Papers will be ready and dispatched in week 2 of Term 3 (1–5 September 2026).

When do we sit the assessment?
Week 3 of Term 3, 8–12 September 2026. Administer on your school schedule within that window.

When should we set up analytics?
Set up analytics now so data key-in next week can process smoothly and reporting can start immediately.

How are reports and parent updates shared?
Reports are generated on the PSL platform, and parent SMS updates are sent after key-in and analysis are completed.

Do we need internet during assessment?
Paper administration does not require internet, but internet is required for workspace setup, data key-in, analytics, and parent communication workflows.

Can learner records still be updated?
Yes. Ensure learner records and test setup in your workspace are accurate before data key-in starts next week.

What happens if we add learners late?
Contact support immediately so the workspace setup and analytics pipeline can be updated in time.

Is the Daily Challenge app the same as Term 3 papers?
No. Term 3 is the school cohort assessment (order, print, sitting week). The app is daily home practice for Grades 3–9. Kurasa Gold schools can get Daily Challenge without a parent paying.

How do parents start?
Install PSL Daily Challenge on Google Play. A parent or guardian holds the account, adds every child on one phone, and the learner gets five CBC questions a day, free. Extra practice is optional, paid in the app with M-Pesa.

How to pay

Payment Details

Payment Method Details
M-Pesa PayBill 4142015
Account Number School Workspace Code / School Name
Cheque Payable to Kurasa Africa Limited

Please use the school or zone name and workspace code as the payment reference so that payment can be matched to the correct order.

After payment, schools should share proof of payment showing the school name, workspace code and order quantity.

Before you order

Information Required When Placing an Order

Having these ready helps reduce incomplete orders and speeds up processing.

  • School or zone name
  • School workspace code, where available
  • Contact person name
  • Phone number and email address
  • Grade levels required
  • Grade levels required
  • Subject or learning area papers required
  • Number of learners or copies required per paper
  • Preferred delivery point or collection arrangement
  • Proof of payment clearly marked with the school or zone name

Official PSL Communication

All PSL assessment updates, order notices, printing updates, delivery communication, results announcements and related information will be shared through the Kurasa channel and portal.

psl.mykurasa.com

Follow PSL Updates

Contact

For assessment administration support, workspace setup, analytics readiness, and parent SMS coordination.

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Ready to Register Your School or Zone?

Confirm your Term 3 assessment order before 31 August to be included in the week 2 printing and dispatch batch.

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Register Now for Term 3

Place your order so your school is included in the week 2 dispatch and the week 3 sitting.

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