Form four history necta examination format

           NECTA EXAMINATION FORMAT 

                     012 HISTORY

(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). This format is based

on the History syllabus for Ordinary Level Secondary Education of 2010

which is still in use. The revised format emphasises on measuring the

students’ competencies in higher order thinking skills. Despite such

emphasis, there are no changes in the examination content.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The examination will assess the extent to which the candidates can:

2.1 demonstrate knowledge of historical events and factors that shaped the

past and the present conditions of Africa in relation to the rest of the

world;

2.2 apply the knowledge of History in interpreting, analysing and

evaluating events taking place in the world and Africa in particular; and

2.3 demonstrate basic skills of critical thinking, reasoning, judgment,

empathy and effective participation in developmental activities.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The History examination will test the candidates’ ability to:

3.1 assess the efforts made by pre-colonial African societies in mastering

their environment and social, political and economic advancement;

3.2 evaluate the impact of foreign domination on African societies from the

period of interaction with the external world to colonization of Africa;

3.3 explain various efforts and strategies made by African states in the

struggle against colonial subjugation;

3.4 assess critically the cultural, political, economic and technological

changes made by the African countries after independence; and

3.5 analyse the objectives, achievements and problems of the establishment

of regional, continental and intercontinental co-operation.

4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC

There will be one (1) paper of three (3) hours. The paper will consist of

sections A, B and C with a total of nine (9) questions. Candidates will be

required to answer a total of eight (8) questions which will weigh 100 marks.

4.01 Section A will comprise two (2) questions. Candidates will be required to

answer all the questions in this section. Question 1 will consist of fifteen (15)

multiple choice items. Each item will carry one (1) mark, making a total of

fifteen (15) marks. Question 2 will comprise five (5) matching items. Each

item will carry one (1) mark, making a total of five (5) marks. This section

will carry a total of 20 marks.

4.02 Section B will consist of three (3) short answer questions. Candidates will be

required to answer all the questions in this section (questions 3-5). Question 3

will comprise six (6) short answer items of which the candidates will be

required to provide brief explanations. Each item will carry two (2) marks,

hence a total of twelve (12) marks. Question 4 will consist of six (6) jumbled

sentences. Each item will carry two (2) marks, hence a total of twelve (12)

marks in this question. Question 5 will comprise five (5) short answer items.

The candidates will be either required to draw a sketch map/diagram and

locate the historical places/events or locate the historical places/events on a

given sketch map/diagram. The question will weigh eleven (11) marks. This

section will carry a total of 35 marks.

Section C will have four (4) essay questions. Candidates will be required to

answer three (3) questions. Each question will carry 15 marks. This section

will carry a total of 45 marks.

5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT

The candidates

5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT

The candidates will be assessed on the following topics:

5.1 Sources and importance of History

5.2 Evolution of man, technology and environment

5.3 Development of economic activities and their impact

5.4 Development of social and political systems

5.5 Interactions among the people of Africa

5.6 Socio-economic development and production in pre-colonial Africa

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5.7 Africa and the external world

5.8 Industrial capitalism

5.9 Establishment of colonialism

5.10 Colonial administrative systems

5.11 Colonial economy

5.12 Colonial social services

5.13 Crises in the capitalist system

5.14 Nationalism and decolonization

5.15 Changes in political, social and economic policies in Africa after

independence

5.16 Africa in international affairs