Form four English Language necta examination format
NECTA EXAMINATION FORMAT
022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This format is a revised version of the
2008 format issued by the National
Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
The format is based on the
English Language syllabus of 2010. In this
format, the emphasis is on using
competence-based assessment approach
featuring higher order thinking
skills. Despite the changes made in the
format, there are no changes in the
examination content.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The examination will generally measure the
extent to which candidates can:
2.1 express themselves in both spoken and
written English Language;
2.2 demonstrate skills on reading widely
for pleasure and for information;
2.3 perform a variety of writing tasks
according to the required principles;
2.4 use the knowledge of the English
Language to demonstrate awareness
and consciousness of the basics of the
society and the part they can
play in its development;
2.5 use the knowledge of the English
Language in furthering their
education; and
2.6 communicate effectively with other
speakers of the English Language
both inside and outside the country.
3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES
The examination will measure the
candidates’ ability to:
3.1 use the English Language appropriately
to communicate in a variety of
settings;
3.2 use the English Language to write a
variety of things in different
contexts;
3.3 use the English Language to
demonstrate their ability to read and
comprehend written documents; and
3.4 use the English Language to achieve
academically in all the content
areas.
4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC
The examination will consist of one (1)
paper of three (3) hours. The paper
will consist of three sections A, B and C
with a total of 12 questions.
Candidates will be required to answer a
total of 11 questions which will
weigh 100 marks.
Section A will
comprise two (2) questions. Question one (1) will consist of
10 multiple-choice items. Each item will
carry one (1) mark. Question two
(2) will consist of 5
matching items. Each item will carry one (1) mark. The
candidates will be required to answer all
the questions. This section will
carry a total of 15 marks.
Section B will
consist of six (6) short answer questions and the candidates
will be required to answer all the
questions. Question three (3) and four (4)
will carry four (4) marks each
while questions 5-8 will carry eight (8) marks
each. Total weight in this section will be
40 marks.
Section C will
have a total of four (4) essay questions. The candidates will
be required to attempt three (3) questions.
Each question will carry 15 marks.
The whole section will carry a total of 45
marks.
5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT
The following topics will be assessed:
5.1 Listening to and understanding simple
texts about a variety of events
and situation
5.2 Giving directions
5.3 Using a dictionary
5.4 Expressing personal and group
routine/habits
5.5 Expressing ongoing activities
5.6 Expressing likes and dislikes
5.7 Talking about one’s family
5.8 Expressing opinions and feelings
5.9 Talking about past events/ activities
5.10 Expressing future plans/activities
5.11 Reading a variety of texts
5.12 Interpreting
literary works
5.13 Analysing information from the media
5.14 Writing personal letters
5.15 Taking notes
5.16 Writing a variety of texts
5.17 Asking for services
5.18 Locating places
5.19 Giving description
5.20 Talking about cultural activities
5.21 Expressing opinions
5.22 Reading for comprehension
5.23 Writing cards and messages
5.24 Using appropriate language content
and style in speaking
5.25 Reading literary works
5.26 Writing using appropriate language
content and style
5.27 Writing formal letters
5.28 Expressing oneself
Note: The list of
readings in literary works to be used in this subject are those
which have been approved by the Ministry
of Education, Science and
Technology.
