Form four Basic Mathematics necta examination format
BASIC MATHEMATICS
1.0 INTRODUCTION3
This examination format is a revised
version of the format issued in 2008
by the National Examinations Council of
Tanzania (NECTA). The revised
format is based on the Mathematics
Syllabus for Ordinary Secondary
Education of 2005. The revisions made in
this format aim to assess
candidates on items that are more
competence-based, especially in relation
to applying higher order thinking skills.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The examination will test the extent to
which candidates are able to:
2.1 solve practical mathematical problems
in daily life;
2.2 apply mathematical concepts in
interpreting situations; and
2.3 use mathematical knowledge and
techniques in studying mathematics
and related subjects.
3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES
The examination will test the candidates’
ability to:
3.1 think critically and logically in
interpreting and solving practical
mathematical related problems;
3.2 use mathematical concepts to explain
and clarify mathematical related
problems; and
3.3 apply mathematical knowledge and
techniques in other fields.
4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC
There will be one (1) paper of three
(3) hours. The paper will consist of
sections A and B with a total of 14 questions.
Candidates will be required to
answer all the questions which will
weigh 100 marks.
Section A will consist of ten (10) short
answer questions each carrying six
(6) marks. Candidates
will be required to answer all the questions. The
section will weigh 60 marks.
Section B will consist of four (4) long
answer questions, each carrying ten
(10) marks. Candidates
will be required to answer all questions. The section
will weigh 40 marks.
Note:
In attempting this paper candidates will
be allowed to use Mathematical
tables published by the National
Examinations Council of Tanzania.
5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT
The examination will be set from the
following topics:
5.1 Numbers
5.2 Fractions
5.3 Decimals
5.4 Percentages
5.5 Approximations
5.6 Exponents
5.7 Radicals
5.8 Logarithms
5.9 Algebra
5.10 Sets
5.11 Co-ordinate Geometry
5.12 Vectors
5.13 Geometry
5.14 Perimeter and areas
5.15 Congruence
5.16 Similarity
5.17 Units
5.18 Rates and variations
5.19 Ratio, profit and loss
5.20 Sequences and series
5.21 Trigonometry
5.22 Pythagoras Theorem
5.23 Quadratic equations
5.24 Linear programming
5.25 Statistics
5.26 Three dimensional figures
5.27 Circles
5.28 The earth as a sphere
5.29 Accounts
5.30 Matrices and transformations
5.31 Probability
5.32 Relations
5.33 Functions
