2024 – Science & Elementary Technology – Primary P6 – Past Paper – NESA – ANSWERS is a fully solved national examination paper designed for Primary 6 learners in Rwanda preparing for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) administered by the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA).
This Science & Elementary Technology (PSET) exam assesses a wide range of competencies from the P6 curriculum, including:
Topics Covered in the Exam
Agricultural tools and simple machines
Masonry and carpentry tools
Waste management and environmental protection
Water, air, soil and natural resources
Weather instruments and energy types
ICT basics (computer parts, creating folders, email advantages)
Human body systems, growth, reproduction, and health
Animal classification (vertebrates and invertebrates)
Electricity and safety tools
Light, matter, and states of matter
The exam combines knowledge, application, and reasoning, requiring learners to demonstrate understanding through matching questions, short answers, problem-solving, classification, and scientific explanations.
About the Exam
Every year, tens of thousands of Primary Six learners across Rwanda sit for the Science & Elementary Technology exam as part of their national assessment. The test is competency-based, reflecting Rwanda’s CBC curriculum, and aims to evaluate practical understanding of science, environmental awareness, and basic technology skills.
Learners are expected to interpret diagrams, identify tools and materials, classify organisms, apply health knowledge, and solve simple scientific problems. The 2024 paper continues NESA’s focus on real-life skills, safety knowledge, environmental conservation, and the scientific method.
What This Solved File Includes
The complete 2024 P6 Science & Elementary Technology exam
Detailed answers for all 50 questions
Explanations for concepts that need reasoning
Marking scheme per question
Clean layout suitable for teaching, revision, or printing
This resource is especially valuable for:
Learners revising for PLE (Primary Leaving Exams)
Teachers preparing lessons, marking, or mock exams
Parents & tutors supporting home study
Schools & revision centers conducting PLE preparation
Using real NESA exam questions and solutions helps learners build confidence, understand exam patterns, and reinforce scientific reasoning skills.
