Form four Bible Knowledge-necta examination format
NECTA EXAMINATION FORMAT
014 BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This examination format is a revised
version of the 2008 format issued by the
National Examinations Council of Tanzania
(NECTA). The format is based
on the Bible Knowledge Syllabus of 2012.
The improvements that have been
made in this format include merging of the
two papers to form a single paper
which accommodates both the Old and the
New Testaments. This has been
done to avoid asking similar questions in
two different papers. In addition,
the revised format emphasises on measuring
the students’ competences
especially in higher order thinking
skills. Despite the changes made in the
format, there are no changes in the
examination content.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Bible Knowledge examination will
assess the extent to which candidates
can:
2.1 demonstrate the acquired knowledge of
Biblical stories, quotations,
places, characters (persons) and occasion
of the statements;
2.2 use the knowledge gained from the
Bible to protect and preserve human
dignity and environment; and
2.3 analyse biblical information and
teachings to improve social, cultural,
political, economic and technological life
in Tanzania.
3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES
The Bible Knowledge examination will test
the candidates’ ability to:
3.1 explain Biblical stories, quotations,
places, characters (persons) and
occasion of the statements and ability to
bring some interpretation and
comments;
3.2 apply Biblical instructions and
teaching in protecting and preserving of
human dignity and environment and improve
social, cultural, political,
economic and technological life in
Tanzania; and
3.3 demonstrate knowledge and skills on
how to live in peace with other
people of different
beliefs.
4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC
There will be one (1) paper
of three (3) hours. The paper will comprise 13
questions in sections A, and C. Candidates
will be required to answer a total
of nine (9) questions which
will weigh 100 marks.
Section A will
comprise two (2) questions. Question 1 will consist of 20
multiple-choice items from all major
topics in the Old Testament and the
Acts of Apostles. Each item will weigh one
(1) mark, making a total of 20
marks. Question 2 will comprise five (5)
matching items, each carrying one
(1) mark, making a total of five
(5) marks. Candidates will be required to
answer all the questions. This section
will carry a total of 25 marks.
Section B will
consist of eight (8) short answer questions. Candidates will be
required to answer two (2) compulsory
questions from the Old Testament
and the Acts of the Apostles and three (3)
questions will be chosen from
either the Gospel of Matthew or the Gospel
of Luke. Each question will
carry nine (9) marks, making
a total of 45 marks.
Section C will
consist of three (3) essay questions from the Old Testament
and the Acts of the Apostles. Candidates
will be required to answer two (2)
questions. Each question will carry a
total of 15 marks. This section will
carry a total of 30 marks.
5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT
5.1 Old Testament
5.1.1 Creation
5.1.2 The fall of man and its outcome
5.1.3 Life of Abraham
5.1.4 The sons of Isaac
5.1.5 The Hebrews in Egypt
5.1.6 Israelites’ journey through the
desert
5.1.7 Israel under the leadership of
Joshua
5.1.8 Israel under the leadership of
Judges
5.2 New Testament: The Gospel of
Matthew and Luke
5.2.1 General introduction: Jewish
Institutions and Sects/Parties.
5.2.2 The beginning:
Birth, childhood and preparation of Jesusministry.
5.2.3 Jesus’ public
ministry in Galilee.
5.2.4 Jesus’ ministry from Galilee to
Jerusalem.
5.2.5 Jesus in Jerusalem.
5.2.6 The death and resurrection of Jesus.
5.3 New Testament: The Acts of the
Apostles
5.3.1 Introduction to the Book of Acts.
5.3.2 The Community in Jerusalem.
5.3.3 Witnessing in Jerusalem.
5.3.4 Witnessing in Judea and Samaria.
5.3.5 Paul’s Missionary
Journeys.
