Kankor 14-Pass case studies
Kankor 14-Pass · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Kankor Grade 14 examination is Afghanistan's university entrance test, taken by students finishing upper secondary school (grade 12) who seek admission to higher education. It is a high-stakes, competitive gateway: scores determine not only whether a candidate is admitted but also which field and institution they can enter, so strong performance in high-demand subjects matters as much as simply passing. The Kankor 14-Pass case studies are 5 cases and about 2,342 words.
1The Overloaded Minibus on the Salang Pass
A minibus carrying 14 passengers climbs the Salang Pass. Its total mass is 2,800 kg.
495 words, about 2 min2Titrating an Unknown Acid with Limited Indicator
A student receives 25.0 mL of a clear, colorless solution labeled only 'monoprotic acid, concentration unknown.' She has a 0.100 M NaOH solution, a burette, and three indicators: phenolphthalein (color change pH 8.2–10.0), methyl orange (pH 3.1–4.4), and bromothymol blue (pH 6.0–7.6). She titrates three 25.0 mL samples and records endpoint volumes of 22.4 mL, 22.6 mL, and 22.5 mL using phenolphthalein.
416 words, about 2 min3A Village Clinic and a Fever Outbreak
A clinic serving 1,200 people sees 40 new fever cases in one week; normally it sees about 5. Most patients report sudden high fever, headache, and muscle aches.
511 words, about 3 min4Reading a Landmark Legal Reform in Context
A student is asked to explain why a constitution adopted in a country in the 1960s granted women the right to vote and to run for office, yet for two decades few women actually held seats in the legislature. The constitution also guaranteed equal pay for equal work, but enforcement depended on courts that were underfunded and slow.
454 words, about 2 min5Choosing the Right Register in Dari and Pashto
A young government clerk must write three messages about the same event - a road closure near a bazaar. (1) An official notice to be posted for the public.
466 words, about 2 min