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.
