There are 9 types of intelligence yet our school system only tests No. 3. (see below).

My advice, find out what her strongest intelligence is, take her to a day school, help her to work on what she is good at after school and weekends.

After 4 yrs she will have the formal KCSE papers and a partially developed vocation (with certifications). She can turn pro in her vocation or further her education in that area.

The best musicians, farmers, sportspeople, pastors, politicians did not go to ivy league schools to study their disciplines.


The Nine Types of Intelligence
By Howard Gardner
1. Naturalist Intelligence
(“Nature Smart”)
Designates the human ability to
discriminate among living things
(plants, animals) as well as
sensitivity to other features of the
natural world (clouds, rock
configurations). This ability was
clearly of value in our evolutionary
past as hunters, gatherers, and
farmers; it continues to be central
in such roles as botanist or chef.
It is also speculated that much of
our consumer society exploits the
naturalist intelligences, which can
be mobilized in the discrimination
among cars, sneakers, kinds of
makeup, and the like.
2. Musical Intelligence (“Musical
Smart”)
Musical intelligence is the capacity
to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre,
and tone. This intelligence enables
us to recognize, create,
reproduce, and reflect on music,
as demonstrated by composers,
conductors, musicians, vocalist,
and sensitive listeners.
Interestingly, there is often an
affective connection between
music and the emotions; and
mathematical and musical
intelligences may share common
thinking processes. Young adults
with this kind of intelligence are
usually singing or drumming to
themselves. They are usually quite
aware of sounds others may miss.
3. Logical-Mathematical
Intelligence (Number/Reasoning
Smart)
Logical-mathematical intelligence
is the ability to calculate, quantify,
consider propositions and
hypotheses, and carry out
complete mathematical
operations. It enables us to
perceive relationships and
connections and to use abstract,
symbolic thought; sequential
reasoning skills; and inductive and
deductive thinking patterns.
Logical intelligence is usually well
developed in mathematicians,
scientists, and detectives. Young
adults with lots of logical
intelligence are interested in
patterns, categories, and
relationships. They are drawn to
arithmetic problems, strategy
games and experiments.
4. Existential Intelligence
Sensitivity and capacity to tackle
deep questions about human
existence, such as the meaning of
life, why do we die, and how did
we get here.
5. Interpersonal Intelligence
(People Smart”)
Interpersonal intelligence is the
ability to understand and interact
effectively with others. It involves
effective verbal and nonverbal
communication, the ability to note
distinctions among others,
sensitivity to the moods and
temperaments of others, and the
ability to entertain multiple
perspectives. Teachers, social
workers, actors, and politicians all
exhibit interpersonal intelligence.
Young adults with this kind of
intelligence are leaders among
their peers, are good at
communicating, and seem to
understand others’ feelings and
motives.
6. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Intelligence (“Body Smart”)
Bodily kinesthetic intelligence is
the capacity to manipulate objects
and use a variety of physical skills.
This intelligence also involves a
sense of timing and the perfection
of skills through mind–body union.
Athletes, dancers, surgeons, and
craftspeople exhibit well-
developed bodily kinesthetic
intelligence.
7. Linguistic Intelligence (Word
Smart)
Linguistic intelligence is the ability
to think in words and to use
language to express and
appreciate complex meanings.
Linguistic intelligence allows us to
understand the order and
meaning of words and to apply
meta-linguistic skills to reflect on
our use of language. Linguistic
intelligence is the most widely
shared human competence and is
evident in poets, novelists,
journalists, and effective public
speakers. Young adults with this
kind of intelligence enjoy writing,
reading, telling stories or doing
crossword puzzles.
8. Intra-personal Intelligence
(Self Smart”)
Intra-personal intelligence is the
capacity to understand oneself
and one’s thoughts and feelings,
and to use such knowledge in
planning and directioning one’s
life. Intra-personal intelligence
involves not only an appreciation
of the self, but also of the human
condition. It is evident in
psychologist, spiritual leaders, and
philosophers. These young adults
may be shy. They are very aware
of their own feelings and are self-
motivated.
9. Spatial Intelligence (“Picture
Smart”)
Spatial intelligence is the ability to
think in three dimensions. Core
capacities include mental imagery,
spatial reasoning, image
manipulation, graphic and artistic
skills, and an active imagination.
Sailors, pilots, sculptors, painters,
and architects all exhibit spatial
intelligence. Young adults with this
kind of intelligence may be
fascinated with mazes or jigsaw
puzzles, or spend free time
drawing or daydreaming.
From: Overview of the Multiple
Intelligences Theory. Association
for Supervision and Curriculum
Development and Thomas
Armstrong.com

the newspaper sharks will try their level best to bring back the ranking I am sure they saw a considerable drop in sales during this results period - but I find it sad that these are grown ups, educated folks whose obsession with ranking 12 year olds is purely for the money.
I never see then trying to rank who is the best 12 year old 800m athlete, or who is the brightest pre unit kid going to class one ...

they should just let the thing die, let it just be a kawaida and expected thing for a kid to move from class 8 to form 1, and let education be about impacting knowledge into kids, not a competition.

I agree
Kudos @Mc.

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