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The assessment format outlines the rubric for assessing Civics at Form Two level in Tanzania. It will consist of a 2.5 hour paper with 7 questions testing students' knowledge across topics covered in Forms 1 and 2, through multiple choice, matching, true/false, short answer and essay questions.
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FTNA Assessment Formats Guide 2017

The assessment format outlines the rubric for assessing Civics at Form Two level in Tanzania. It will consist of a 2.5 hour paper with 7 questions testing students' knowledge across topics covered in Forms 1 and 2, through multiple choice, matching, true/false, short answer and essay questions.
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THE NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA

FORM TWO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT


FORMATS

ISSUED BY:
THE NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCILOF TANZANIA
P.O. BOX 2624
DAR ES SALAAM
TANZANIA

JANUARY, 2017
Table of Contents
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................... iv
011 CIVICS ............................................................................................................ 1
012 HISTORY ....................................................................................................... 3
013 GEOGRAPHY................................................................................................. 6
014 BIBLE KNOWLEDGE ................................................................................... 9
015 ELIMU YA DINI YA KIISLAMU ............................................................... 11
016 FINE ARTS ................................................................................................... 15
017 MUSIC........................................................................................................... 17
018 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ........................................................................... 19
019 THEATRE ARTS .......................................................................................... 21
021 KISWAHILI .................................................................................................. 23
022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ............................................................................... 25
023 FRENCH LANGUAGE ................................................................................ 27
025 ARABIC LANGUAGE ................................................................................. 29
031 PHYSICS ....................................................................................................... 32
032 CHEMISTRY ................................................................................................ 35
033 BIOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 37
034 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE ...................................................................... 40
035 ENGINEERING SCIENCE .......................................................................... 43
036 INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES ......................................... 45
041 BASIC MATHEMATICS ............................................................................. 47
042 ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS ................................................................ 50
051 FOOD AND NUTRITION ............................................................................ 52
052 TEXTILES AND DRESSMAKING ............................................................. 56
061 COMMERCE ................................................................................................ 59
062 BOOK KEEPING .......................................................................................... 61
070 TECHNICAL DRAWING ............................................................................ 63
071 CIVIL ENGINEERING................................................................................... 65
080 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ................................................................... 73
090 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ................................................................ 76
 

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FOREWORD

The National Examinations Council of Tanzania administered the Form Two


National Assessment (FTNA) since 2014. This Form Two Assessment Format
booklet has been prepared to provide guidance to teachers and students in their
preparation of their Form Two National Assessment. The subjects covered in this
document include the seven core subjects, which are Civics, History, Geography,
Kiswahili, English Language, Biology and Basic Mathematics. It also contains ten
bias subjects which are Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Engineering
Science, Commerce, Book Keeping, Technical Drawing, Civil Engineering,
Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Furthermore the booklet
contain twelve optional subjects namely Bible Knowledge, Elimu ya Dini ya
Kiislamu, Fine Arts, Music, Physical Education, French Language, Arabic
Language, Additional Mathematics, Food and Nutrition, Textile and Dressmaking,
Theatre Arts and Information and Computer Studies.

The Form Two National Assessment Formats have been prepared taking into
account the topics stipulated in the syllabuses currently in use. This Assessment
Format Booklet includes the formats of all the subjects that will be assessed in the
Form Two National Assessment with effect from 2017.
It is hoped that this booklet will give an extra guidance to teachers and other
educational stakeholders on assessment procedures in Form Two level. The
formats are also expected to help teachers and learners to cope with the syllabus
requirement for successful syllabus coverage and acquisition of knowledge and
skills. The assessment format booklets will also help examiners in producing
assessment papers, which fulfill the requirement of the syllabus.
The assessment formats are designed such that they will be used hand in hand with
the syllabi. Teachers are therefore strongly encouraged to take advantages of these
formats models in assessing their learners to harmonize their assessment
procedures and those used by The National Examinations Council of Tanzania.
However, they should not substitute the assessment formats for each subject with
the subject syllabi.

Lastly, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Examination Officers and all
individuals who were involved in preparation of this assessment format for their
invaluable inputs during the preparation of this document.

Dr. Charles E. Msonde


EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

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011 CIVICS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Civics assessment format for Form Two National Assessment (FTNA)
covers the Form One and Form Two topics derived from the Civics
syllabus for Secondary Schools which was issued in 2005 and revised in
2010. This assessment is a formative evaluation which aims at measuring
the students’ educational attainment of the specified competences learned
in two years of Secondary Education.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The general objectives of the assessment are to test;


2.1 The extent to which the students have acquired the competences
shown in the syllabus for form one and two.

2.2 Students level of understanding of concepts, skills and ability to apply


them.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

At the end of form two secondary school syllabus topics, students are
expected to demonstrate the following competences;
3.1 Knowledge of and respect for rights and responsibilities as a citizen in
a democratic state.
3.2 Willingness to work hard for national development.
3.3 Understanding and appreciation of democratic values.
3.4 Knowledge of government structure and its functions.
3.5 Ability to analyse matters related to family issues and make the right
decision.
3.6 Ability to use roads correctly and safely.
3.7 Knowledge and ability to apply life skills.
3.8 Responsible sexual behavior and gender relations.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (01) paper of 2:30 hours duration consisting of seven
(07) questions in three sections A, B and C. Students will be required to

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answer all questions in section A and B and one (01) question from section
C.

4.1 Section A will comprise of three (03) questions. Question one (01)
will consist of twenty (20) multiple choice questions items. Each item
will weigh one (01) mark. Question two (02) will consist of five (5)
matching items. Each item will weigh one (01) mark and question
three (03) will consist of ten (10) True/False items. Each item will
weigh one (01) mark. Section A will weigh thirty five (35) marks.
4.2 Section B will comprise two (02) questions (Question 4 and 5).
Students will be required to answer all questions. Questions four (04)
will be on comprehension. In this question, students will give short
answers to five (05) items that will be set from the passage. The
passage will consist of about 180 to 200 words. Question 4 will weigh
ten (10) marks.

Question five (05) will consists of ten (10) items that will require
students to give definitions of concepts and provide two (02) points
on the importance/effects of each concept. The question will weigh
forty (40) marks.

4.3 Section C will comprise of two (02) essay questions (question 6 and
7). Each question will weigh fifteen (15) marks. Students will be
required to choose one (01) question from this section.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Our nation


5.2 Promotion of life skills
5.3 Human rights
5.4 Responsible citizenship
5.5 Work
5.6 Family life
5.7 Proper behavior and responsible decision making
5.8 Road safety education
5.9 Government of Tanzania
5.10 Democracy
5.11 Gender

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012 HISTORY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The History assessment format for Form Two National Assessment (FTNA)
covers the Form One and Form Two topics derived from the History Syllabus
for Secondary Schools which was issued in 2005 and revised in 2010. This
assessment is a formative evaluation which aims at measuring the students’
educational attainment of the specified competences learnt in two years of
Secondary Education.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The general objectives of Form Two History assessment are to:


2.1 assess the students’ achievements of the competences in explaining the
concepts, importance, sources of History and the theories of origin and
Evolution of Man.

2.2 determine the students’ ability to relate both man’s development to the
environment and technology and peoples’ economic activities to the
development of social and political organization in Pre-colonial Africa.

2.3 determine the students’ ability in explaining the motives for the
interactions among the people of Africa.

2.4 assess the students’ ability in explaining the levels of social and
economic development in Pre-colonial Africa.

2.5 assess the students’ ability in explaining the motives for the coming of
foreigners to Africa from earliest times up to 1850s and analyse how
and why the development of capitalism influenced social and
economic changes in Africa.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The Form Two History assessment will test the students’ ability to:
3.1 demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, importance, sources of
History and examine the theories of origin and Evolution of Man.

3.2 demonstrate ability to relate both man’s development to the


environment and technology and peoples’ economic activities to the
development of their social and political organization.

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3.3 demonstrate knowledge of both the motives for interactions among the
people of Africa and the levels of social economic development in pre-
colonial Africa.

3.4 examine the motives for the coming of foreigners to Africa from the
earliest times up to 1850s.
3.5 demonstrate knowledge on the development of capitalism and analyse
how and why it influenced social and economic changes in Africa.

4.0 THE ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will consist of
three (3) sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions. Students will
be required to answer all questions from sections A and B and two (2)
questions from section C.

Section A will comprise four (4) questions set from various topics. Question 1
will comprise ten (10) multiple-choice items, question 2 will comprise ten (10)
matching items, question 3 will comprise ten (10) True and False items and in
question 4 the students will be required to give a brief descriptions on five (5)
historical terms. Each question will carry ten (10) marks making a total of
forty (40) marks in this section.

Section B will consist of three (3) questions set from various topics. Question
5 will comprise five (5) historical statements of which the students will be
required to arrange them in a chronological order. Question 6 will have five
(5) items in which the students will be required to fill in the blanks. In question
7 the students will be required to identify/determine/interpret five (5) historical
places or events on a given sketch map/chart/drawing/picture/photograph. Each
question will carry ten (10) marks making a total of thirty (30) marks in this
section.

Section C will comprise three (3) essay questions derived from various topics.
The students will be required to answer only two (2) questions from this
section. Each question will carry fifteen (15) marks making a total of thirty
(30) marks in this section.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:


5.1.1 Sources and Importance of Studying History.
5.1.2 Evolution of Man, Technology and Environment.
5.1.3 Development of Economic Activities and their Impact.
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5.1.4 Development of Social and Political Systems.
5.1.5 Interactions among the People of Africa.
5.1.6 Social-Economic Development and Production in Pre-colonial Africa.
5.1.7 Africa and the External World.
5.1.8 Industrial Capitalism.

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013 GEOGRAPHY
 

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Geography assessment format for the Form Two National Assessment
(FTNA) covers the Form One and Form Two topics of the Geography
Syllabus for Secondary Schools which was issued in 2005 and revised in 2010.
The Geography form two assessment is a formative evaluation, which aims at
measuring the students’ educational attainment of the specified competences
learnt in their two years of Secondary Education.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will measure the extent to which the students can:
2.1 interpret the concept of Geography, the solar system and its related
aspects.
2.2 illustrate and differentiate physical components of the earth.
2.3 attain skills of observation, measuring, recording and interpreting
geographical phenomena.
2.4 identify major types of human activities.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


3.1 explain the concept of Geography, its area of study and the aspects
related to solar system.
3.2 identify the parts and physical components of the earth.
3.3 observe, read, record, measure, calculate, analyse and interpret the
elements of weather, climate and information on simple topographical
maps.

3.4 relate climate to the environment and use conservation skills to protect
the environment from environmental hazards caused by social and
economic activities.

3.5 explain the sustainable ways of utilizing natural resources.

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3.6 identify the types, characteristics, importance and problems of social
and economic activities and their relationship with climate.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will comprise a
total of ten (10) questions in sections A, B and C. Students will be required to
answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
4.1 Section A: This section will consist of three (3) questions set from
various topics. Question one (1) will consist of ten (10) multiple choice
items, question two (2) will consist of five (5) matching items and
question three (3) will consist of ten (10) True/False items. Each item
in question 1, 2 and 3 will weigh one (1) mark. The whole section will
carry twenty five (25) marks.

4.2 Section B: This section will consist of three (3) short answers
questions (Question 4, 5 and 6). Question 4 and 5 will be set from
Human Geography and Physical Geography topics, which will weigh
fifteen (15) marks each. Question 6 will be set from Map Work topic
which will weigh fifteen (15) marks. The whole section will weigh a
total of forty five (45) marks.

4.3 Section C: This section will consist of four (4) essay questions
(Question 7, 8, 9 and 10) which will be set from Human Geography.
Students will be required to answer two (2) questions from this section.
Each question will weigh fifteen (15) marks. The whole section will
weigh a total of thirty (30) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENTS

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Concept of Geography


5.2 The Solar System
5.3 Major Features of the Earth's Surface
5.4 Weather
5.5 Climate
5.6 Map Work
5.7 Agriculture
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5.8 Water Management for Economic Development
5.9 Sustainable Use of Forest Resources
5.10 Sustainable Mining
5.11 Tourism
5.12 Manufacturing Industry
5.13 Sustainable Use of Power and Energy Resources
5.14 Transport.

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014 BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Bible Knowledge assessment format for Form Two National Assessment
(FTNA) covers the Form I and Form II topics derived from the Bible
Knowledge Syllabus for Secondary Schools which was issued in 2012. The
Bible Knowledge form two assessment is a formative evaluation, which aims
at measuring the students’ educational attainment of the specified
competences learnt in two years of Secondary Education.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The Bible Knowledge assessment is intended to find out to what extent


students can:

2.1 Understand the biblical stories, quotations, places, persons and occasion
of the statements.

2.2 Narrate biblical stories and events taken from their selected texts.

2.3 Use the knowledge gained from the Bible to protect and preserve
human dignity and environment.

2.4 Apply biblical information and teachings in order to improve social,


cultural, political, economic and technological life in Tanzania.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The Bible Knowledge assessment questions will test students’ ability to:

3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of Biblical quotations regarding the


speaker/addressee, context/occasion, and ability to bring some
interpretation and comments.

3.2 Narrate biblical stories and events taken from their selected texts as a
means to make other people know the Bible.

3.3 Demonstrate ability to apply biblical instructions and teaching in


protection and preservation of human dignity and environment and
ability to admit the mistakes they make and accept the responsibility.

3.4 Apply biblical information and teachings in order to improve social,


cultural, political, economic and technological life in Tanzania.
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4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) paper which will comprise eight (8) questions in
sections A, B, C and D. Students will be required to answer all questions from
sections A, B and C and only one (1) question from section D. The duration
for the paper will be 2:30 hours.

4.1 Section A will consist of two (2) questions (question 1 and 2) set from
various topics. Question 1 will consist of ten (10) multiple-choice items
carrying a total of ten (10) marks. Question 2 will consist of ten (10)
matching items from any of the topics carrying ten (10) marks. This
section will carry twenty (20) marks.

4.2 Section B will consist of two (2) questions (question 3 and 4) each
question set from a different topic. Question 3 will consist of ten (10)
True/False items set from one topic. Question 4 will consist of ten (10)
items in which the students will be required to fill in the blanks. The
students will be given a list of fifteen (15) words/phrases to choose as
responses to fill in the given blanks. Each question will carry ten (10)
marks. This section will carry twenty (20) marks.
4.3 Section C will consist of two (2) questions (question 5 and 6) each
question set from a different topic. Question 5 will consist of ten (10)
short answer items set from one topic. Each item will carry two (2)
marks making a total of twenty (20) marks. In question 6 the students
will be required to write short description of five biblical
places/persons/concepts/themes from one topic. The question will carry
twenty (20) marks. This section will carry forty (40) marks.
4.4 Section D will consist of two (2) essay questions set from different
topics. Students will be required to answer one (1) question. This
section will carry twenty (20) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT


The following topics will be assessed:
5.1 Creation
5.2 The fall and its outcome
5.3 Life of Abraham
5.4 The Sons of Isaac
5.5 The Hebrews in Egypt
5.6 Israelites’ journey through the desert
5.7 Israel under the leadership of Joshua
5.8 Israel under the leadership of Judges.
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015 ELIMU YA DINI YA KIISLAMU

1.0 UTANGULIZI

Fomati ya upimaji wa Elimu ya Dini ya Kiislamu imezingatia Muhtasari wa


Elimu ya Dini ya Kiislamu kwa Elimu ya Sekondari wa mwaka 2012, mada
zinazofundishwa katika Kidato cha Kwanza na cha Pili. Fomati hii inalenga
kupima stadi na maarifa waliyoyapata wanafunzi kwa kipindi cha miaka
miwili ya Elimu ya Sekondari.

2.0 MALENGO YA JUMLA

Upimaji wa Elimu ya Dini ya Kiislamu utazingatia uwezo wa wanafunzi


katika:
2.1 Kuelewa mtazamo wa Uislamu juu ya dhana ya Elimu na Dini.
2.2 Kufahamu Nguzo za Imani.
2.3 Kufahamu chimbuko la Fiqh, mtazamo wa Uislamu juu ya ibada na
utekelezaji wa nguzo tano za Uislamu na vipengele vya tabia njema.
2.4 Kuelewa Historia ya kushuka kwa Qur’an na kuhifadhiwa kwake.
2.5 Kuelewa namna ya kusoma Qur'an kwa kuzingatia Ahkami, tafsiri
na mafunzo ya sura zilizoteuliwa.
2.6 Kuelewa maana ya Sunnah na Hadithi, Sayansi ya Hadithi na
Mafunzo ya Hadithi zilizoteuliwa.
2.7 Kuelewa mwenendo na matendo yanayoonesha maadili katika
Uislamu.
2.8 Kuelewa mitazamo mbalimbali juu ya historia, lengo la maumbile
ya dunia na binadamu na namna ya kulifikia.
2.9 Kuelewa historia ya baadhi ya mitume, bara la Arab enzi za ujahili
katika karne ya 6 na namna Mtume (s.a.w) alivyohuisha Uislamu.

3.0 UJUZI WA JUMLA

Kupima uwezo na utendaji wa mwanafunzi katika:


3.1 Kutambua mtazamo wa Uislamu juu ya dhana ya Elimu, Dini na
haja ya dini kwa mwanadamu.

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3.2 Kubainisha nguzo za Imani.
3.3 Kubainisha nguzo za Uislamu.
3.4 Kueleza maana ya Fiqh, chimbuko la Fiqh na misingi ya Fiqh.
3.5 Kueleza historia ya kushuka kwa Qur’an na kuhifadhiwa kwake.
3.6 Kusoma Qur'an kwa kuzingatia Ahkami, tafsiri na mafuzo ya sura
zilizoteuliwa.
3.7 Kubainisha maana ya Sunnah na Hadithi, sayansi ya Hadithi na
mafunzo ya Hadithi zilizoteuliwa.
3.8 Kutambua mwenendo na matendo yanayoonesha maadili katika
Uislamu.
3.9 Kubainisha mitazamo juu ya historia, lengo la maumbile ya dunia
na binadamu na namna ya kulifikia.
3.10 Kueleza historia ya baadhi ya Mitume, bara la Arab enzi za ujahili
katika karne ya 6 na namna Mtume (s.a.w) alivyohuisha Uislamu.

4.0 MUUNDO WA UPIMAJI

Upimaji wa Elimu ya Dini ya Kiislamu utakuwa na karatasi moja


iliyogawanyika katika sehemu tatu za A, B na C. Sehemu A itakuwa na
maswali mawili (2), sehemu B itakuwa na maswali matatu (3) na sehemu
C itakuwa na maswali mawili (2). Mwanafunzi atatakiwa kufanya
maswali yote. Upimaji huu utakuwa wa muda wa saa 2:30.

4.1 Sehemu A
Sehemu hii itakuwa na maswali mawili (2) ambayo yatakuwa na
jumla ya alama ishirini (20).

4.1.1 Swali la kwanza (01) litakuwa la kuchagua jibu sahihi lenye


vipengele kumi (i-x). Swali hili litahusu mada za Sunnah na
Hadithi. Kila kipengele kitakuwa na jumla ya alama moja
(1). Hivyo swali hili litakuwa na jumla ya alama kumi (10).

4.1.2 Swali la pili (02) litakuwa la kuoanisha vifungu vya maneno


kutoka Orodha A na vifungu vya maneno kutoka Orodha B.
Swali hili litatoka katika mada ya Tawhiid. Mwanafunzi
atatakiwa aoanishe vipengele kumi (i-x) katika Orodha A na
vipotoshi vilivyoko katika Orodha B. Kila kipengele
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kitakuwa na alama moja (1) hivyo kuwa na jumla ya alama
kumi (10).

4.2 Sehemu B
Sehemu hii itakuwa na maswali matatu (3) ambayo yatakuwa na
jumla ya alama arobaini (40).

4.2.1 Swali la tatu (3) litakuwa na sentensi kumi (10) kutoka


katika mada za Tawhiid ambapo mwanafunzi atatakiwa
kuonesha kama sentensi hizo ni za Kweli au Si Kweli. Kila
sentensi moja itakuwa na alama moja (1) hivyo kuwa na
jumla ya alama kumi (10) katika swali hili.

4.2.2 Swali la nne (4) kutoka mada za Tarekh litakuwa na


vipengele kumi (a-j) vyenye sentensi zilizoachwa nafasi
wazi. Mwanafunzi atatakiwa kujaza nafasi zilizo wazi.
Mwanafunzi atapewa orodha ya maneno au vifungu vya
maneno 15 na kutakiwa kuchagua jibu sahihi na kujaza
katika nafasi zilizo wazi. Kila kipengele kitakuwa na alama
mbili (2) hivyo kuwa na jumla ya alama ishirini (20).

4.2.3 Swali la tano (5) litakuwa na vipengele viwili (2). Katika


kila kipengele kutakuwa na sentensi tano (5) zilizopangwa
katika mtiririko usio sahihi. Mwanafunzi atatakiwa
kuzipanga katika mtiririko wenye kuleta mantiki. Swali hili
litahusu mada za Qur’an. Kila sentensi itabeba uzito wa
alama moja (1). Hivyo swali la tano litakuwa na jumla ya
alama kumi (10).

4.3 Sehemu C
Sehemu hii itakuwa na maswali mawili (2) (6 na 7) yatakayokuwa
na jumla ya alama arobaini (40).

4.3.1 Swali la sita (6) litakuwa na vipengele vitano (5) vyenye


kuhitaji kutoa maelezo kwa ufupi juu ya maneno au vifungu
vya maneno. Swali hili litahusu mada za Fiqh. Kila
kipengele kitakuwa na alama nne (4) na hivyo kuwa na
jumla ya alama ishirini (20).

4.3.2 Swali la saba (7) litakuwa la insha. Mwanafunzi atatakiwa


kuandika insha ya maneno yasiyozidi 200. Swali hili
litahusu mada za Fiqh na litabeba uzito wa alama ishirini
(20).

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5.0 MADA ZITAKAZOPIMWA

Mada zifuatazo zitapimwa:

5.1 Mtazamo wa Uislamu juu ya Elimu


5.2 Imani ya Kiislamu
5.3 Mtazamo wa Uislamu juu ya Dini
5.4 Maana, chimbuko na misingi ya Fiqh
5.5 Mtazamo wa Uislamu juu ya Ibada
5.6 Nguzo za Uislamu
5.7 Kushuka na kuhifadhiwa kwa Qur’an
5.8 Qur'an na tafsiri (sura zilizoteuliwa)
5.9 Sunnah na Hadithi
5.10 Dhana juu ya Historia.

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016 FINE ARTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Fine Arts syllabus was issued in 2005 by the Ministry of Education and
Vocational Training. The syllabus focused more on acquisition of
competences rather than content. This assessment format has been designed
based on the syllabus requirements.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


2.1 acquire skills in drawing, painting and designing.
2.2 apply perspective in drawing.
2.3 apply the elements of pictorial composition in painting.
2.4 design posters using roman and other script letters.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


3.1 make drawings, paintings and design.
3.2 create various works of Fine Arts.
3.3 produce works of Fine Arts by using traditional and modern
technologies.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one paper of three (3) hours duration. The paper will consist
of sections A, B, C and D with eight (8) questions. Students will be
required to answer two (2) questions from any two (2) sections. Each
question will carry fifty (50) marks. The 24 Hours Advance Instructions
will be sent to schools to enable them to prepare materials required for the
assessment.
4.1 Section A will consist of two (2) questions set from the topic of Still
Life. Students will be required to answer one (1) question. Each
question will weigh fifty (50) marks.
4.2 Section B will consist of two (2) questions set from the topic of
Drawing from Nature. Students will be required to answer one (1)
question. Each question will weigh 50 marks.

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4.3 Section C will consist of two (2) questions set from the topic of
Pictorial Composition. Students will be required to answer one (1)
question. Each question will weigh fifty (50) marks.
4.4 Section D will consist of two (2) questions set from the topic of Craft
and Design. Students will be required to answer one (1) question. Each
question will weigh fifty (50) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:


5.1 Still life drawing
5.2 Drawing from nature
5.3 Pictorial composition
5.4 Craft and design

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017 MUSIC

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Music syllabus was issued in 2005 by the Ministry of Education and
Vocational Training. The syllabus focused more on acquisition of
competences rather than content. This assessment format has been
designed based on the syllabus requirements.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


2.1 acquire skills in reading, writing and listening to simple music.
2.2 sing simple melodies of four bars at sight.
2.3 compose simple rhythm and melodies.
2.4 recognize music intervals.
2.5 give critic to musical works basing on principles of good melody,
rhythmic and harmonic devices.

2.6 play traditional and modern musical instruments of Tanzania.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


3.1 demonstrate skills of reading, writing and listening to simple music.
3.2 compose music and play musical instruments.
3.3 recognise music intervals.
3.4 explain musical terms and signs in music.
3.5 give critic to simple music work.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will consist of
sections A, B and C with a total of six (6) questions. Students will be
required to answer all questions in section A, B and C.
4.1 Section A will consist of one (1) question with twenty (20)
multiple choice items set from all major topics of the syllabus. Each
item will carry two (2) marks. This section will weigh forty (40)
marks.
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4.2 Section B will consist of two (2) questions. Question 2 will consist
of ten (10) matching items. Question 3 will consist of ten (10) true
or false items. Each item will carry one (1) mark. The section will
weigh twenty (20) marks.
4.3 Section C will consist of three (3) short answer questions of which
question 4 and 5 will consist of five (5) items and each question will
weigh ten (10) marks. Question 6 will consist of two (2) short
answer items and will weigh ten (10) marks in each item. Student
will be required to answer all questions. The section will weigh
forty (40) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Rudiments of music


5.2 Harmony
5.3 Applied music

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018 PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assessment format has been formulated on the basis of the


revised Physical Education Syllabus of 2005. The main objective of
this format is to give guidance to Physical Education assessors in
setting items for assessment. In this format a number of objectives
and competences will be assessed.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The general objectives of this assessment are to test the extent to


which students can:
2.1 interpret the concept of Physical Education and its
importance to the development of human being.

2.2 develop knowledge and improve personal health and physical


fitness.

2.3 develop individual skills to participate and value physical


exercises, sports and games and recreational activities.

2.4 interpret and apply health rules, first aid and safety measures
in sports at individual and community levels.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will specifically test the students' ability to:


3.1 demonstrate an understanding of the concept, value of
Physical Education and physical activities.

3.2 identify the roles of exercise on health and fitness.

3.3 demonstrate mastery on basic movement skills to perform


various games and related physical activities.

3.4 demonstrate an understanding on specific skills in sport and


recreational activities.

3.5 apply knowledge and skills in rendering first aid and safety
services in sports at individual and community levels.

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4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will
consist of ten (10) questions spread in three sections A, B and C.
Students will be required to answer all questions in all sections.

4.1 Section A will comprise four (4) questions. Question 1 will


consist of ten (10) multiple-choice items set from all major
topics of the syllabus. Question 2 will have five (05)
matching items set from any one topic/ sub topic in the
syllabus. Question 3 will consist of ten (10) items of true or
false statements, Question 4 will consist of five (05) filling in
the blanks items. Each item in all questions will carry one
(01) mark. Section A will weigh thirty (30) marks in total.

4.2 Section B will comprise five (5) short answer questions set
from various topics in the syllabus. Students will be required
to answer all questions in this section. Each question will
carry ten (10) marks. This section will weigh fifty (50)
marks.

4.3 Section C will comprise one (1) question from any games
topic. This section will weigh twenty (20) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Principles of Physical Education.


5.2 Safety.
5.3 First Aid.
5.4 Health Related Physical Fitness.
5.5 Performance Related Physical Fitness.
5.6 Gymnastics.
5.7 Swimming.
5.8 Recreation and Outdoor Activities.
5.9 Ball games (Soccer and Netball).
5.10 Track and Field Events (Short and Middle distance running,
Relays and Hurdles).

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019 THEATRE ARTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Theatre Arts syllabus was issued in 2008 by the Ministry of


Education and Vocational Training. The syllabus has been improved to
focus more on acquisition of competences rather than content. This
assessment format has been designed according to the syllabus
requirements.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


2.1 understand their own culture, the elements of culture and
national culture.

2.2 develop an understanding of art, forms of art, functions of art,


differentiate the basic characteristics of form of art.

2.3 develop an understanding and appreciation of Theatre, elements


of Theatre arts and forms of Theatre arts.

2.4 understand theatre practices in Tanzania in different eras (pre-


colonial and post colonial era).

2.5 understand techniques of theatre performances from world


theatre practices.

2.6 understand performing techniques in African theatre arts.

2.7 understand techniques in selected non-African theatre arts.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


3.1 respect norms, values and national symbols as ways of
promoting national culture.
3.2 use techniques of theatre performances from world theatre
practices.

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3.3 create, demonstrate and perform African theatre and non-
African theatre.
3.4 demonstrate and promote Theatre Arts works.
3.5 perform Theatre Arts works.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will
consist of sections A, B and C with a total of 11 questions.

4.1 Section A will consist of four (4) questions. Question 1 will


comprise ten (10) multiple choice items set from all major
topics of the syllabus. Question 2 will comprise ten (10)
matching items. Question 3 will comprise five (5) filling in
the blanks items and question 4 will comprise five (5)
questions on true or false items. Each item will weigh 1
mark. Students will be required to answer all questions. The
section will weigh thirty (30) marks.

4.2 Section B will consist of five (5) short answer questions.


Students will be required to answer all questions. Each
question will carry ten (10) marks. The section will weigh
fifty (50) marks.

4.3 Section C will consist of two (2) essay questions. Students


will be required to answer one (1) question. The question will
carry twenty (20) marks. The section will weigh twenty (20)
marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT


The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Culture
5.2 Art
5.3 Theatre arts
5.4 Theatre arts practices in Tanzania
5.5 World theatre practices
5.6 Performing techniques in African theatre
5.7 Performing techniques in selected non-African theatre.
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021 KISWAHILI
1.0 UTANGULIZI
Fomati hii imeandaliwa ili kukidhi utunzi wa maswali ya Upimaji wa
Kidato cha Pili. Fomati imezingatia muhtasari wa mwaka 2005
uliorekebishwa mwaka 2010 kwa Kidato cha Kwanza na cha Pili. Mada
zote zilizomo ndani ya muhtasari wa somo la Kiswahili kwa Shule za
Sekondari kwa Kidato cha Kwanza na cha Pili zimezingatiwa kikamilifu.
2.0 MALENGO YA JUMLA

Malengo ya upimaji yatahusu uwezo wa mwanafunzi katika:


2.1 Kuelewa, kutathmini na kutumia kazi za fasihi katika maisha.

2.2 Kusoma na kuelewa maandiko na vitabu mbalimbali vya Kiswahili


vyenye taarifa fupi na rahisi ili kupata ujumbe mahsusi.

2.3 Kubainisha matumizi ya Kiswahili katika miktadha mbalimbali.

2.4 Kujieleza kwa Kiswahili kwa kusimulia au kuandika habari fupi kwa
kuzingatia taratibu za uandishi.

2.5 Kukusanya, kubainisha, kuhakiki, kutunga na kuhifadhi kazi za fasihi


simulizi kwa Kiswahili.

2.6 Kubaini matumizi sahihi ya maneno katika tungo mbalimbali za


Kiswahili.

3.0 UJUZI WA JUMLA

Upimaji kwa kutumia muhtasari utazingatia ujuzi na utendaji wa


mwanafunzi katika:
3.1 Kusikiliza na kuwasiliana kwa Kiswahili sanifu katika miktadha
mbalimbali.
3.2 Kusoma maandiko mbalimbali ya Kiswahili kwa ufanisi.
3.3 Kuandika habari fupi kwa Kiswahili sanifu.
3.4 Kubainisha, kuhakiki na kutunga kazi za fasihi simulizi kwa
Kiswahili.
3.5 Kuwasiliana kwa kutumia lugha ya ishara na alama (kwa viziwi).

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3.6 Kusoma na kuandika lugha ya Kiswahili kwa kutumia herufi za breili
kwa wasioona.

4.0 MUUNDO WA UPIMAJI

Kutakuwa na karatasi moja yenye sehemu A, B, C, D na E. Muda wa


upimaji utakuwa saa 2:30. Jumla ya maswali yatakuwa kumi (10) na
mwanafunzi atatakiwa kujibu maswali yote kwa kuzingatia maelekezo ya
kila sehemu.
4.1 Sehemu A itahusu Ufahamu na itakuwa na maswali mawili (02)
kuhusu kifungu cha habari. Swali la kwanza litakuwa na vipengele
vinne (04). Swali la pili litahusu ufupisho. Sehemu hii itakuwa na
alama kumi na tano (15).

4.2 Sehemu B itahusu Sarufi na itakuwa na maswali mawili (02) yenye


vipengele vyenye kuhitaji majibu mafupi. Mwanafunzi atatakiwa
kujibu maswali yote. Sehemu hii itakuwa na jumla ya alama ishirini
(20).

4.3 Sehemu C itahusu Mawasiliano na Utumizi wa Lugha. Sehemu hii


itakuwa na maswali mawili (02) yenye kuhitaji majibu mafupi.
Mwanafunzi atatakiwa kujibu maswali yote. Sehemu hii itakuwa na
jumla ya alama ishirini (20).

4.4 Sehemu D itahusu Fasihi na itajikita katika Fasihi kwa Ujumla,


Uhakiki, Uhifadhi na Utunzi wa Kazi za Fasihi Simulizi. Sehemu hii
itakuwa na maswali matatu (03) yenye kuhitaji majibu mafupi.
Mwanafunzi atatakiwa kujibu maswali yote. Sehemu hii itakuwa na
alama thelathini (30).

4.5 Sehemu E itahusu Uandishi/Utungaji na itakuwa na swali moja


(01). Sehemu hii itakuwa na alama kumi na tano (15).

5.0 MADA ZITAKAZOPIMWA


Mada zifuatazo zitapimwa:
5.1 Ufahamu
5.2 Sarufi
5.3 Mawasiliano na Utumizi wa Lugha
5.4 Fasihi
5.5 Uandishi/Utungaji
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022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This format has accommodated the changes made in the new English
Language syllabus issued in 2005 and revised in 2010, which focuses more
on enabling the students to communicate in varied situations, rather than on
grammar perfection. This format, therefore, puts emphasis on testing
students’ ability to use appropriate English Language to communicate in a
variety of settings.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will generally measure the extent to which students can:
2.1 Express themselves in both spoken and written English.
2.2 Read intensively a variety of simple English texts.
2.3 Write a variety of simple texts and descriptions in English Language.
2.4 Explain content of simple English readers in different genres.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will measure the students’ ability to:


3.1 Use English Language appropriately to communicate in a variety of
settings.
3.2 Use appropriate English Language to express needs, feelings and ideas.
3.3 Read and understand simple texts in English Language.
3.4 Read, analyse simple English readers and poems and relate them to real
life situations.
3.5 Write a variety of simple texts in English Language.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

The assessment will consist of one (1) paper of 2:30 hours duration. There
will be 10 questions distributed in sections A, B, C and D. Students will be
required to answer all questions in each section.
4.1 Section A: Comprehension and Summary
There will be two (2) questions in this section. Question one (1) will
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have two parts; part (a) will involve reading a passage and respond to 5
short answer items and part (b) will involve reading the same passage
and responding to 5 True/False items. Each short answer in part (a) will
weigh two (2) marks; while each True/False item in part (b) will weigh
one (1) mark. Question two (2) will involve reading a short passage and
transferring information to a table or filling-in-blank spaces. Each item
in question two will weigh one (1) mark. The whole section will carry
twenty (20) marks.
4.2 Section B: Language Use
The section will consist of three (3) questions. One question will be on
matching items, another on jumbled items and the other on
composition/letter writing. The matching and jumbled items will carry
five (5) marks each, while the questions on composition/letter writing
will weigh ten (10) marks. The whole section will comprise twenty (20)
marks.

4.3 Section C: Patterns and Vocabulary


The section will have a total of three (3) questions designed to test the
students’ ability to use different vocabulary items and language patterns
in different communicative situations. Question 6 and 7(a) will require
students to fill in the blanks and will carry five (5) marks each.
Questions 7(b), 8(a) & (b) will require students to re-write or transform
sentences and will weigh ten (10) marks each. The section will comprise
forty (40) marks.

4.4 Section D: Reading Programme


There will be two (2) questions designed to test the students’ ability to
analyse/explain content of simple English readers and poems that are
recommended in the reading programme. The whole section will carry
twenty (20) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:


5.1 Comprehension and Summary
5.2 Patterns and Vocabulary
5.3 Language Use
5.4 Reading programme

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023 FRENCH LANGUAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The French Language Assessment format for the Form Two National
Assessment has been prepared basing on the 2005 French Language
Syllabus which was revised in 2010. The topics stipulated in the syllabus
for Form One and Form Two secondary school levels will be measured in
the assessment of this subject.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The general objectives of the French Language assessment are to test the
students’ ability to:
2.1 Communicate in French language in a simple way in various
situations.
2.2 Read and write correctly simple French texts.
2.3 Express feelings and attitudes in simple French.
2.4 Use correct vocabularies in appropriate situations.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES


The assessment will test the students’ ability to:
3.1 Read and understand simple texts written in French Language.
3.2 Use French Language for communication in various situations.
3.3 Express themselves correctly in written French Language.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

The French Assessment will consist of one paper and it will be of 2:30
hours duration. This paper will consist of four (4) sections with a total of
ten (10) questions and the students will be required to answer all the
questions.

4.1 Section A: Comprehension


There will be two (2) questions in this section. Question 1 will consist
of two (2) parts; question 1(a) will involve reading a passage and
responding to 5 multiple choice items. Each item will carry one (1)
mark. In question 1(b), the students will use the same passage to
respond to 5 short-answer items. Each item will carry two (2) marks.
Question 2 will involve reading a short text and responding to
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True/False items. Each item will carry one (1) mark. This section will
carry twenty (20) marks.

4.2 Section B: Language Patterns/Structure


This section will consist of five (5) questions aimed at testing the
students’ ability to use different language patterns in different
situations. This section will carry a total of forty five (45) marks.

4.3 Section C: Language Use


This section will consist of two (2) questions of which one question
will be on matching items and another on jumbled items. Matching
items will carry five (5) marks while jumbled items will carry ten
(10) marks. The whole section will carry fifteen (15) marks.

4.4 Section D: Written Expression/Composition


This section will consist of one (1) question on composition. The
students will write a composition basing on the guided questions. This
question will carry twenty (20) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Comprehension
5.2 Language Patterns/Structure
5.3 Language Use
5.4 Written Expression/Composition

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025 ARABIC LANGUAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The 2015 Arabic Form Two National Assessment Format is based on the
1995 Arabic Language syllabus. This format has been prepared to enable
both teachers and students to be aware on how Arabic Language will be
assessed based on the syllabus requirements.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will generally measure the student’s ability to:


2.1 Read and comprehend texts written in Arabic Language.
2.2 Communicate in Arabic Language in a simple way in various
situations.
2.3 Apply the simple Arabic Language grammar and rhetoric.
2.4 Write composition in Arabic Language communicatively.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The Arabic Language assessment will assess the students’ ability to:
3.1 Read for comprehension in Arabic Language.
3.2 Construct the sentences using Arabic Language.
3.3 Understand the basic rules of inflection and uses of nominal and
verbal sentences in simple Arabic grammar.
3.4 Describe rhetoric and uses of simile.
3.5 Express ideas and situations by using simple Arabic Language.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

The Arabic Language assessment will consist of one (1) paper of 2:30
hours duration. The paper will consist of 11 questions distributed in
sections A, B, C and D. Sections A, B and C will be compulsory while in
section D the students will be required to choose one of the two questions.

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4.1 Section A: Comprehension and Summary
This section will consist of one (1) question with three parts. Part one
will involve reading a passage and respond to short answer items, the
second part will involve filling in blank spaces and third part will
involve summary writing. Short answer items in part (a) will weigh
ten (10) marks; while filling in blank spaces in part (b) will weigh five
(5) marks and summary writing in part (c) will weigh five (5) marks,
thus making a total of twenty (20) marks.

4.2 Section B: Language Use


This section will have a total of four (4) question (2, 3, 4 and 5) set
from various topics. Question 2 will require the students to fill the
blanks, question 3 will be on dialogue, question 4 will be on jumbled
sentences, and question 5 will be on matching items. Questions 2, 4
and 5 will carry five (05) marks each and question 3 on dialogue will
carry ten (10) marks, thus making a total of twenty five (25) marks.

4.3 Section C: Grammar


This section will consist of four (4) questions (6, 7, 8 and 9) set from
various topics. Question 6 will require the students to fill the blanks,
question 7 will be on short answers, question 8 will be on True and
False and question 9 will require the students to analyze the
underlined words. Each question will carry ten (10) marks except
question 8 which will carry five (5) marks, thus making a total of
thirty five (35) marks.

4.4 Section D: Composition and Letter Writing


This section will consist of two (2) questions; one question on letter
writing and another one on composition. The required length of the
composition will be between sixty words and one hundred words.
Students will be required to answer one (1) question. The question
will carry twenty (20) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Comprehension and summary

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5.2 Language use
5.3 Grammar
5.4 Composition and letter writing

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031 PHYSICS
 

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Physics assessment format for the Form Two National Assessment
(FTNA) is intended to assess the competences acquired by the students
after two years of study at Ordinary Secondary Education Level. The
format is based on the revised version of Physics Syllabus for Ordinary
Secondary Education of 2007 which was designed and prepared by
Tanzania Institute of Education to replace that of 1996.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The general objectives of the Physics assessment are to test students’ ability
to:
2.1 Demonstrate laboratory practice and safety.
2.2 Develop skills on basic principles of scientific investigation.
2.3 Develop skills for making physical measurements.
2.4 Recognise behaviour and properties of matter.
2.5 Understand concepts and principles of magnetism and electricity.
2.6 Comprehend the laws of motion.
2.7 Understand principles of simple machines.
2.8 Develop knowledge on sustainable energy for environmental
conservation.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will specifically test the students’ ability to:


3.1 Practice safety rules in daily life.
3.2 Apply basic principles of scientific investigation.
3.3 Make appropriate measurements of physical quantities.
3.4 Use scientific skills to identify nature and properties of matter.
3.5 Apply electricity and magnetism knowledge in daily life.
3.6 Apply laws of motion in dealing with moving objects.

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3.7 Use simple machines to simplify work.
3.8 Practice environmental conservation by adopting appropriate
sustainable energy sources.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) theory paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will
consist of ten (10) questions categorized into sections A, B and C. The
students will be required to attempt all questions from all sections.

4.1 Section A
This section will comprise three (3) objective questions. The
section will weigh a total of thirty (30) marks. The students will be
required to answer all the questions.
4.1.1 Question one (1) will be on multiple choice composed of
20 items derived from various topics and will carry twenty
(20) marks.
4.1.2 Question two (2) will involve five (5) matching items and
will carry five (5) marks.
4.1.3 Question three (3) will be on filling in the blanks
composed of five (5) items derived from various topics and
will carry five (5) marks.

4.2 Section B
This section will consist of five (5) short answer questions, each
carrying ten (10) marks. The section will weigh fifty (50) marks.
The students will be required to answer all the questions.

4.3 Section C
This section will consist of two (2) questions aimed at assessing
students’ knowledge and skills in drawing and management of
Physics apparati and simple technological devices in everyday life.
Each question will carry ten (10) marks making a total of twenty
(20) marks. The students will be required to answer all the
questions.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Introduction to Physics


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5.2 Introduction to Laboratory Practice
5.3 Measurements
5.4 Forces
5.5 Archimedes Principle and Law of Flotation
5.6 Structure and Properties of Matter
5.7 Pressure
5.8 Work, Energy and Power
5.9 Light
5.10 Static Electricity
5.11 Current Electricity
5.12 Magnetism
5.13 Forces in Equilibrium
5.14 Simple Machines
5.15 Motion in Straight Lines
5.16 Newton’s Laws of Motion
5.17 Temperature
5.18 Sustainable Energy Sources

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032 CHEMISTRY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Chemistry assessment format for Form Two National Assessment


(FTNA) covers the form one and form two topics derived from the Chemistry
Syllabus for Secondary Schools which was issued in 2010. The format
highlights the structure of the assessment paper, contents, general objectives
and the general competences which will be assessed.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The Chemistry assessment’s general objectives are to test the students’ ability
to:
2.1 Apply Chemistry knowledge and skills to solve daily life problems.
2.2 Understand nature and properties of matter.
2.3 Apply Chemistry knowledge and skills in proper use and management
of the environment.
2.4 Apply Chemistry knowledge and skills in performing various activities
in the laboratory.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will specifically test the students’ competences in:


3.1 Demonstrating Chemistry knowledge and skills in solving daily life
problems.
3.2 Identifying various Chemistry apparatus and its uses.
3.3 Applying basic principles of scientific procedure.
3.4 Using fuels efficiently, treating and purifying water with environment
consideration.
3.5 Explaining regulation and rules guiding proper use of laboratory.
3.6 Explaining various concepts related to nature and matter.

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4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

The assessment will have one (1) theory paper of 2:30 hours duration. The
paper will consist of sections A and B comprising ten (10) questions.
Students will be required to answer all the questions.

4.1 Section A will consist of two (2) questions which will be on multiple
choice items, matching items and filling-in-the-blanks. This section will
weigh twenty (20) marks.

4.1.1 The multiple choice question will consist 10 items from


various topics. Each item will carry one (1) mark making a
total of ten (10) marks.

4.1.2 The matching items and the filling-in-the-blanks question will


consist a total of ten (10) items from various topics. Each item
will carry one (1) mark, making a total of ten (10) marks.

4.2 Section B will consist of eight (8) short answer questions composed
from various topics. Each question will carry ten (10) marks, making a
total of eighty (80) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT


The following topics will be assessed:
5.1 Introduction to Chemistry
5.2 Laboratory techniques and safety
5.3 Heat sources and flames
5.4 The scientific procedure
5.5 Matter
5.6 Air, combustion, rusting and fire fighting
5.7 Oxygen
5.8 Hydrogen
5.9 Water
5.10 Fuels and energy
5.11 Atomic structure
5.12 Periodic classification
5.13 Formula, bonding and nomenclature.
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033 BIOLOGY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Form Two Biology assessment format has been derived from the
revised Biology syllabus issued in 2005. Basically, the format focuses on
objectives and competences of the secondary education system. It intends
to serve as a guideline for examiners to assess the competences acquired by
students in their two years of Secondary Education.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The Biology assessment will test the extent to which the student can:
2.1 Evaluate the role, influence and importance of biological science in
every day's life.
2.2 Demonstrate the capacity to improve and maintain their health,
families and the community.
2.3 Apply scientific skills and procedures in interpreting various
biological data.
2.4 Apply basic biological knowledge and appropriate skills in
combating problems related to environment, health disorders and
diseases such as HIV/AIDS, STI's etc.
2.5 Demonstrate necessary biological practical skills.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The Biology assessment will test the students’ ability to:


3.1 Apply scientific procedures and practical skills in studying Biology.
3.2 Demonstrate the appropriate use of biological knowledge, concepts,
principles and skills in every day's life.
3.3 Demonstrate preventive measure and precautions against common
accidents and other related health problems.
3.4 Apply biological knowledge in combating health related problems
such as HIV/AIDS, STI’s, malaria, cholera and other communicable
diseases.

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3.5 Apply biological knowledge, skills and scientific principles to
improve and maintain their own health, the health of the families
and the community.
3.6 Demonstrate biological skills in writing scientific procedures,
observations and report writing.
3.7 Analyse groups of organism according to their similarities and
differences.
3.8 Preserve nature and ensure sustained interaction of organisms in the
natural environment.
3.9 Evaluate roles of various physiological processes, construct
diagrams of biological structures and systems and indicate their
functions in plants and animals.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC


Biology Theory Assessment Paper will be of 2:30 hours duration. The
paper will consist of three (3) sections; A, B and C with a total of eleven
(11) questions. The paper will weigh 100 marks.
4.1 Section A will comprise four (4) questions and will weigh a total of
thirty (30) marks.
4.1.1 Question one (1) will be on multiple choices composed of
ten (10) items derived from various topics and will carry ten
(10) marks.
4.1.2 Question two (2) will be on True and False composed of ten
(10) items derived from various topics and will carry ten
(10) marks.
4.1.3 Question three (3) will involve five matching items which
are homogenous (derived from one of the topics) and will
carry five (5) marks.
4.1.4 Question four (4) will be on filling in the blanks composed
of five (5) items derived from one of the topics and will
carry five (5) marks.

4.2 Section B will consist of five (5) short answer questions, each of
which will carry ten (10) marks. The section will weigh a total of
fifty (50) marks.

4.3 Section C will comprise two (2) essay questions, each of which will
carry twenty (20) marks. Students will be required to answer only
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one (1) question. The section will weigh twenty (20) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENTS

The following topics will be assessed:


5.1 Introduction to Biology
5.2 Safety in Our Environment
5.3 Health and Immunity
5.4 Cell Structure and Organization
5.5 Classification of Living Things
5.6 Nutrition
5.7 Balance of Nature
5.8 Transport of Materials in Living Things
5.9 Gaseous Exchange and Respiration.

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034 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
 

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assessment format has been formulated based on the 1997 Agricultural
Science syllabus. The main objective of this format is to give guidance to
Agricultural Science assessors in setting assessments. In this format a
number of competences will be assessed.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test students:


2.1 Knowledge and understanding of basic concepts and principles used
in farming activities.
2.2 Ability to apply modern scientific and technological skills required in
crop and livestock farming.

2.3 Ability to demonstrate the inter-relationships among the various


disciplines of Agriculture required in any agricultural production
venture.

2.4 Ability to apply scientific skills in carrying out


investigations/experiments.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


3.1 Enumerate facts and ideas
3.2 State principles, laws and theories
3.3 Define and explain agricultural terms
3.4 Describe concepts, principles and theories
3.5 Outline agricultural processes
3.6 Demonstrate the application of knowledge, concepts and principles to
explain intelligently the observations and offer solution to problems
related to Agriculture.

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4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

The Agricultural Science assessment will comprise one theory paper of


2:30 hours duration. The paper will consist of three sections A, B and C
with a total of ten (10) questions. Students will be required to answer all
questions. The paper will weigh 100 marks.

4.1 Section A will consist of three (3) objective questions. The section
will weigh a total of twenty (20) marks. Question one (1) will be a
multiple choice question consisting of ten (10) items from various
topics. The question will carry ten (10) marks. Question two (2) will
be a matching item consisting of five (5) items. The question will carry
five (5) marks. Question three (3) will be a True/False question
consisting of five (5) items. The question will carry five (5) marks.

4.2 Section B will have six (6) short answer questions. The section will
weigh a total of sixty (60) marks. Each question will carry ten (10)
marks.

4.3 Section C will have one (1) essay type question. The question will
carry twenty (20) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Fundamentals of Agriculture

5.2 Agricultural Mechanics


5.2.1 The Concept of Agricultural Mechanics
5.2.2 The Farm Workshop
5.2.3 Farm Power and Machinery.

5.3 Crop Production


5.3.1 Introduction to Crop Science and Production
5.3.2 Classification of Crop Plants Grown in Tanzania
5.3.3 Distribution of Major Crop Plants of Economic Importance in
Tanzania
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5.3.4 Factors Affecting Crop Production in Tanzania
5.3.5 Farming Systems
5.3.6 Cropping Systems and Planting Patterns
5.3.7 Principles of Crop Production
5.3.8 Crop Protection
5.3.9 Horticultural Production
5.3.10 Handling and Processing of Crop Products
5.3.11 Crop Storage Structures.

5.4 Livestock Production


5.4.1 Introduction to Livestock Science and Production
5.4.2 Factors Affecting Livestock Production in Tanzania
5.4.3 Livestock Farming Systems in Tanzania
5.4.4 Principles of Livestock Production
5.4.5 Poultry Farming
5.4.6 Livestock Feeds and Feeding.

5.5 Farming Business Economics


5.5.1 The Concept of Farming Business Economics
5.5.2 Agricultural Economics
5.5.3 Price and its Determinants
5.5.4 Factors of Production.

5.6 Soil and its Agricultural Utilization


5.6.1 The Concept of Soil
5.6.2 Soil Constituents
5.6.3 Weathering and Soil Formation
5.6.4 Physical Properties of Soil
5.6.5 Types of Soils Found in Tanzania.

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035 ENGINEERING SCIENCE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assessment format has been prepared to provide the guide for setting
the Form Two National Assessment (FTNA). The format has been prepared
to cover the requirements of the existing Engineering Science syllabus of
1994.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


2.1 state theories applied to science.
2.2 do calculations related to the field.
2.3 evaluate simple machine.
3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


3.1 Interpret and use units related to science.
3.2 State laws governing scientific principles.
3.3 Perform simple related calculations.
3.4 Demonstrate and explain the use and advantages of levers.
3.5 Describe and demonstrate the construction and use of simple
machines.
4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one paper with ten (10) questions in sections A and B. The
duration of this paper will be 2:30 hours. All questions in sections A and B
will be compulsory.
4.1 Section A will comprise one (1) question of ten (10) Multiple-
Choice items, one (1) question of ten (10) True and False items and
one (1) question of ten (10) Completion items each weighing one
(1) mark. The section will weigh thirty (30) marks.
 
4.2 Section B will comprise of seven (7) structured questions each
weighing ten (10) marks. The section will weigh seventy (70)
marks in total.
 

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5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:


5.1 Units and Measurement
5.2 Forces
5.3 Linear Motion
5.4 Work, Energy and Power
5.5 Sound
5.6 Optical (Light)
5.7 Friction
5.8 Turning Forces
5.9 Simple Machine
5.10 Fluid Mechanics
5.11 Heat
5.12 Electricity and Magnetism

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036 INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assessment format has been derived from the revised Information and
Computer Studies syllabus issued by the Ministry of Education and
Vocational Training in 2005. The syllabus intends to assess students’
competence rather than contents. The purpose of this format is to provide
the objective of Information and Computer Studies (ICS) assessment, the
structure of the assessment paper and indicate the topics to be covered
during the assessment as stipulated in the syllabus for Form I and II level.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The general objectives of the Information and Computer Studies (ICS)


assessment are to test whether students can:
2.1 Demonstrate skills in data processing and interpretation of
information.
2.2 Identify skills of using operating system and computer handling.
2.3 Apply practical skills in the use of computers.
2.4 Demonstrate skills in using internet and its application.
2.5 Outline types of networks and security issues in a networked
environment.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


3.1 Use computer knowledge in data and information processing.
3.2 Identify the parts of computer and their uses.
3.3 Apply operating system principles to manage files and folders.
3.4 Demonstrate skills in creating a document using Microsoft word and
using spreadsheet to process data.

3.5 Demonstrate knowledge in using internet to access data and


information.

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4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

The Information and Computer Studies paper will comprise 10 questions in


sections A, B and C. Students will be required to answer all questions. The
duration for this paper will be 2:30 hours. The paper will weigh 100 marks.

4.1 Section A will consist of three (3) questions. Question one (1) will
be a multiple choice consisting of ten (10) items. The question will
carry ten (10) marks. Question two (2) will be a matching item
question consisting of five (5) items. The question will carry five (5)
marks. Question three (3) will be a True/False question consisting of
five (5) items. The question will carry five (5) marks. The whole
section will weighs a total of twenty (20) marks.

4.2 Section B will consist of six (6) short answer questions, each of
which will carry ten (10) marks. The section will weigh a total of
sixty (60) marks.

4.3 Section C will consist of one (1) essay or long question which will
carry twenty (20) marks. The section will weigh a total of twenty
(20) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Information
5.2 The computer
5.3 Computer software
5.4 Computer handling
5.5 Computer evolution
5.6 Word processing
5.7 Spreadsheet
5.8 Computer networks and communications
5.9 The internet

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041 BASIC MATHEMATICS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assessment format has been prepared using the Basic Mathematics
syllabus for Secondary Schools that was issued by the Ministry of
Education and Vocational Training in 2005. The purpose of this format is
to provide the structure of the assessment paper and indicate the topics to
be assessed in this subject. The Basic Mathematics assessment will
comprise questions from the topics covered in form I and II as stipulated in
the syllabus. The aim of this assessment is to assess the knowledge and
skills acquired in Form I and II.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES


The general objectives of the Basic Mathematics assessment are to assess
students’ ability to:
2.1 Perform computations on numbers, algebraic terms and radicals.
2.2 Use approximations in solving simple problems.
2.3 Convert and do computations on basic units, decimals, percentages
and fractions.
2.4 Construct and draw geometrical figures as well as finding angles,
perimeters and areas of simple geometrical figures.

2.5 Compute ratios, profit and loss.


2.6 Draw graphs of linear equations, solve, linear equations in one or
two unknowns, linear inequalities in one unknown, quadratic
equations and transpose formulae.

2.7 Derive and apply the laws of exponents and logarithms.


2.8 Do calculations using mathematical tables.
2.9 Prove and apply congruence and similarity of figures.
2.10 Represent reflections, rotations, translations and enlargement
geometrically.
2.11 Determine sine, cosine and tangent of angles and hence apply them
in solving problems.

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2.12 Represent and interpret statistical data collected from real life
situations.
2.13 Perform operations on sets and apply sets to solve problems.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES


The general competences tested in the Basic Mathematics will include the
students’ ability to;
3.1 Distinguish different types of numbers.
3.2 Estimate and compute numbers accurately.
3.3 Convert units, decimals, percentages and fractions.
3.4 Handle mathematical instruments in constructing and drawing
geometrical figures.
3.5 Solve problems on geometry, ratio, profit and loss.
3.6 Draw graph and interpret linear equations.
3.7 Find perimeters and areas of simple geometrical figures.
3.8 Find relationships among logarithms, exponents, radicals, right angled
triangles and trigonometric ratios.
3.9 Use mathematical tables in computations.
3.10 Verify laws and prove theorems.
3.11 Do scale drawing and geometrical transformations.
3.12 Solve problems on quadratic equations.
3.13 Organize and interpret data.
3.14 Apply set operations in solving problems.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC


There will be one (1) paper of 2:30 hours duration. This paper will have
ten (10) short–response questions, each carrying ten (10) marks. The
students will be required to answer all the questions, showing all the work
clearly.

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5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT
The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Numbers
5.2 Fractions
5.3 Decimals and Percentages
5.4 Units
5.5 Approximations
5.6 Geometry
5.7 Algebra
5.8 Ratio, profit and loss
5.9 Coordinate geometry
5.10 Perimeters and areas
5.11 Exponents and radicals
5.12 Quadratic equations
5.13 Logarithms
5.14 Congruence
5.15 Similarity
5.16 Geometrical transformations
5.17 Pythagoras theorem
5.18 Trigonometry
5.19 Sets
5.20 Statistics

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042 ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Additional Mathematics format has been prepared basing on the 2010
Additional Mathematics Syllabus for Secondary Schools, Form I – IV. It
has covered all nine (9) topics which are taught in Form One and Form
Two.

2.0 GENERAL OBECTIVES


The general objectives for Form Two Additional Mathematics assessment
are to assess the students' ability to:
2.1 solve problems involving equations, inequalities, variations and
sets.
2.2 simplify expressions.
2.3 identify and draw symmetrical figures, loci of points, truth tables,
electrical circuits and irregular polygons.

2.4 divide lines into proportional parts.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES


The general competences for Form Two Additional Mathematics
assessment are to assess the students' ability to:
3.1 create patterns of numbers.
3.2 draw, interpret and identify graphs, shapes and loci of points.
3.3 simplify and solve mathematical problems.
3.4 apply set properties in solving set problems.
3.5 test validity for logical arguments.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC


This paper will comprise ten (10) questions. Each question will carry ten
(10) marks. The students will be required to answer all questions. The
duration of the examination paper will be 2:30 hours.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:


5.1 Numbers

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5.2 Algebra
5.3 Geometrical Constructions
5.4 Locus
5.5 Coordinate Geometry
5.6 Symmetry
5.7 Logic
5.8 Variations
5.9 Sets

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051 FOOD AND NUTRITION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Food and Nutrition assessment format for Form Two National
Assessment (FTNA) covers the form one and form two topics derived from
the Home Economics syllabus for Secondary Schools which was issued in
1997. It has been prepared basing specifically on section A of this syllabus
that covers the Home Management and Food and Nutrition topics. This
assessment is a formative evaluation which aims at measuring the students’
educational attainment of the specified competences learned in two years of
Secondary Education.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will generally measure the extent to which the students;
2.1 have attained knowledge on good manners and good grooming and
demonstrate them appropriately.

2.2 understanding the concept of selecting, furnishing and care of the


home and manage family resources.

2.3 understand matters concerning family health, family relationships,


child development and other aspects of personal and family living.

2.4 understand different methods of cooking and their suitability in


cooking various foods.

2.5 understand the nutritionally adequate meals in the context of


preparing, cooking and serving balanced meals for different groups
of people.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will measure the students’ ability to;


3.1 apply the rules to demonstrate good manners and grooming which
are accepted in the family and community.

3.2 demonstrate skills on selecting, furnishing and caring for the house
and managing the family resources.

3.3 apply the hygiene principles and use of health services to combat
problems related to family health.

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3.4 apply health rules to improve the health of expectant and lactating
mothers and young children.

3.5 apply correct procedures and use proper cleaning equipment and
agents in carrying out house cleaning and family wash.
3.6 apply suitable methods of cooking to prepare balanced meals for
different groups of people.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) theory paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will
consist of eleven (11) questions in sections A, B and C. Students will be
required to answer all the questions in sections A and B and one (1)
question from section C. The paper will weigh 100 marks.

4.1 Section A: Objective Questions


This section will comprise three (3) questions set from various
topics of the syllabus and will weigh twenty four (24) marks.

Question 1 will consist of ten (10) multiple-choice items (i) – (x)


and the students will be required to choose the correct answer from
the alternatives given. Each item will carry one (1) mark, making a
total of ten (10) marks.

Question 2 will consist of seven (7) True/False items. The students


will be required to write ‘True’ for the correct statement and ‘False’
for the incorrect one. Each item will carry one (1) mark, making a
total of seven (7) marks.

Question 3 will be matching items. A series of seven (7) items (i) –


(vii) will be listed in Column A and eight (8) responses in Column
B. Students will be required to write the letter of response that fits
premises in Column A besides the item number. Each item will
carry one (1) mark, making a total of seven (7) marks.

4.2 Section B: Short Answer Questions


This section will consist of six (6) short answer questions extracted
from any topic of the Form I or Form II syllabus. Each question will
have three parts (a), (b) and (c), and will weigh ten (10) marks,
making a total of sixty (60) marks.

4.3 Section C: Essay Questions


This section will consist of two (2) essay questions set from
different topics of the syllabus. Students will be required to answer
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only one (1) question from this section. The question will weigh
sixteen (16) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Good manners and good grooming


5.2 Age courtship and marriage practices
5.3 The family, family roles and relationships
5.4 Laundering in the home
5.5 Disinfectants and their use
5.6 Materials used in the home
5.7 Cleaning agents
5.8 Sanitation
5.9 Cleaning a house
5.10 Floors and floor covering
5.11 The house compound
5.12 Kitchen planning
5.13 Kitchen and food hygiene
5.14 Food
5.15 Money management
5.16 Water supply
5.17 Refuse
5.18 An ideal home
5.19 Public health services
5.20 The adolescent and early marriage
5.21 The expectant mother
5.22 The coming baby
5.23 Child health baby clinic
5.24 Feeding the baby
5.25 Family planning
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5.26 The toddler
5.27 Children’s ailments
5.28 Accidents in the home
5.29 Cooking food
5.30 Planning balanced meals

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052 TEXTILES AND DRESSMAKING
 
1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Textiles and Dressmaking assessment format for Form Two National
Assessment (FTNA) covers the form one and form two topics derived from
the Home Economics syllabus for Secondary Schools which was issued in
1997. It has been prepared basing specifically on section C of this syllabus
that covers the Textiles and Dressmaking topics. This assessment is a
formative evaluation which aims at measuring the students’ educational
attainment of the specified competences learned in two years of Secondary
Education.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will generally assess the extent to which the students can;
2.1 demonstrate the understanding, choice, use and care of sewing
equipment.

2.2 show an understanding of different types of fabrics, their properties,


care and use.

2.3 demonstrate an understanding in the use of stitches and apply them


in making decorative articles.

2.4 Show an understanding of the general rules and principles used in


garment making and repairing clothes.

2.5 demonstrate the application of design and pattern knowledge in


dressmaking.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will measure the students’ ability to;


3.1 apply the acquired knowledge to make proper choice, use and care
of sewing equipment.

3.2 demonstrate skills in the use of different types of stitches.

3.3 identify various types of fabrics, their properties, use and caring
procedures.

3.4 demonstrate an understanding of the principle underlying the choice


of fabrics and designs in garment making.
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3.5 use various types of patterns in garment making.

3.6 demonstrate creativity in designing and embroidering different


household articles.

3.7 apply skills and rules in choosing and using garment making
process.

3.8 analyse the procedures of repairing garments.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) theory paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will
consist of eleven (11) questions in sections A, B and C. Students will be
required to answers all the questions in sections A and B and one (1)
question from section C. The paper will weigh hundred (100) marks.

4.1 Section A: Objective Questions


This section will comprise of three (3) questions set from various
topics of the syllabus and it will weigh twenty four (24) marks.

Question 1 will consist of ten (10) multiple-choice items (i) – (x)


and the students will be required to choose the correct answer from
the alternatives given. Each item will carry one (1) mark, making a
total of ten (10) marks.

Question 2 will consist of seven (7) True/False items. The students


will be required to write ‘True’ for the correct statement and ‘False’
for the incorrect one. Each item will carry one (1) mark, making a
total of seven (7) marks.

Question 3 will be matching items. A series of seven (7) items (i) –


(vii) will be listed in Column A and eight (8) responses in Column
B. Students will be required to write the letter of response that fits
premises in Column A besides the item number. Each item will
carry one (1) mark, making a total of seven (7) marks.

4.2 Section B: Short Answer Questions


This section will consist of six (6) short answer questions extracted
from any topic of the Form I or Form II syllabus. Each question will
have three parts (a), (b) and (c), and will weigh ten (10) marks,
making a total of sixty (60) marks.
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4.3 Section C: Essay Questions
This section will consist of two (2) essay questions set from
different topics of the syllabus. Students will be required to answer
only one (1) question from this section. The question will weigh
sixteen (16) marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT


The following topics will be assessed:
5.1 The sewing room
5.2 The sewing machine
5.3 Fabrics
5.4 Basic sewing stitches
5.5 Making aprons
5.6 Embroidery
5.7 Undergarments
5.8 Mending
5.9 Making a blouse/shirt and skirts/short
5.9.1 Pattern drafting
5.9.2 Pattern marking
5.9.3 Choice and estimation of material
5.9.4 Laying and cutting out
5.9.5 Dressmaking processes
[Link] Seams
[Link] Disposal of fullness
[Link] Sleeves
[Link] Collars
[Link] Openings and fastenings
[Link] Edge finishes
[Link] Pockets

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061 COMMERCE
 

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Commerce assessment format for Form Two National


Assessment (FTNA) covers the Form I and Form II topics derived
from the Business Studies Syllabus for Secondary Schools issued
by the Ministry of Education and Culture in 1997. The FTNA is a
formative evaluation, which aims at measuring the students’
educational attainment of the specified competences learnt in two
years of Secondary Education.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


2.1 demonstrate knowledge and skills on various commercial terms
and concepts.
2.2 identify different formulae and apply them in calculations and
interpret the results.
2.3 read and interpret different charts and curves.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


3.1 define, explain, list, match, distinguish and relate various
commercial terms and concepts.

3.2 deduce and apply various formulae in simple calculations.


3.3 interpret result based on the simple calculations.
3.4 draw, label and interpret different charts and curves.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will
consist of three sections A, B and C with a total of 7 questions.
Students will be required to answer all questions.

4.1 Section A will consist of three (3) questions. The section


will weigh a total of thirty (30) marks. Question one (1) will
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consist of 10 multiple-choice items, each carrying one (1)
mark making a total of 10 marks. Question two (2) will
consist of five (5) matching items each carrying one (1) mark
making a total of five (05) marks. Question three (3) will
consist of fifteen (15) items of one (1) mark each, of which
ten (10) will be True or False and five (5) items will be
filling blanks.

4.2 Section B will comprise two (2) short answer questions of


fifteen (15) marks each. The total marks in this section will
be thirty (30). Question four (4) will involve definitions on
any five commercial terms (i – v) or differentiation of five
pairs of commercial terms (i – v). Question five (5) will
involve brief explanations on different commercial concepts.

4.3 Section C will comprise two (2) questions (6 and 7). One
question will involve drawings or calculations and the other
will be an essay type question. Each question will carry
twenty (20) marks. The whole section will weigh forty (40)
marks.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 The Scope of Commerce


5.2 Production
5.3 Theory of Demand
5.4 Theory of Supply
5.5 Retail trade
5.6 Wholesale trade
5.7 Warehousing
5.8 Stock Administration.

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062 BOOK KEEPING
 
1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Book Keeping assessment format for Form Two National Assessment
(FTNA) covers the Form I and Form II topics derived from the Business
Studies Syllabus for Secondary Schools issued by the Ministry of
Education and Vocational Training in 1997. The Book Keeping assessment
is a formative evaluation which aims at measuring the students’ educational
attainment of the specified competences learned in two years of Secondary
Education.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


2.1 Define and explain the subject matter of Book Keeping.
2.2 Distinguish the various Book Keeping systems concerning financial
matters and records.
2.3 Understand the importance of keeping books of accounts for
individuals.
2.4 Acquire and apply essential business knowledge, skills and principles.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


3.1 Define various Book Keeping systems concerning financial matters
and records.

3.2 Communicate competently and confidentially by listening, reading


and writing in Book Keeping.

3.3 Recognize and use numerical patterns and relationships confidently


and competently in Book Keeping.

3.4 Make appropriate use of technology in solving problems at individual


and community level.

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4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will consist of
seven (7) questions, divided into sections A, B and C. The students will be
required to answer all questions. The paper will weigh hundred (100)
marks.
4.1 Section A will consist of ten (10) Multiple Choice items and ten (10)
Matching Items. Each question will carry ten (10) marks; making a
total of twenty (20) marks in this section.

4.2 Section B will consist of two (2) questions. The questions may either
be short answer, or simple calculation, filling the blanks or true and
false questions. Each question will carry ten (10) marks; making a
total of twenty (20) marks in this section.
4.3 Section C will consist of three (3) questions on problem-solving and
recording of transactions. The students will be required to attempt all
three (3) questions. Each question will carry twenty (20) marks;
making a total of sixty (60) marks in this section.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Subject matter of Book Keeping


5.2 Principles of double entry system
5.3 Classification of accounts
5.4 Trial balance
5.5 Stock
5.6 Elementary trading, profit or loss accounts
5.7 Elementary balance sheet
5.8 Books of prime entry
5.9 Petty cash and imprest system (Columnar petty cash book)
5.10 Bank reconciliation statement
5.11 Government accounting terminologies
5.12 Source of government funds and expenditure estimates.

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070 TECHNICAL DRAWING
 

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assessment format for Technical Drawing Subject has been prepared to
provide the guide for setting the Form Two National Assessment (FTNA).
The format has been prepared to cover the requirements of the existing
Technical Drawing syllabus of 1994.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


2.1 read and interpret technical drawing.
2.2 read and make technical drawing.
2.3 draw loci of mechanics.

3.0 GENERAL COMPENTENCES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


3.1 identify drawing equipment.
3.2 identify and demonstrate how to use different drawing lines.
3.3 draw orthographic projection.
3.4 demonstrate how to make pictorial drawing.
3.5 demonstrate how to draw loci of different mechanisms.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) theoretical assessment paper with a total of seven (7)
questions divided in sections A and B. Students will be required to answer all
questions in section A in the spaces provided and two (2) questions from
section B on a separate paper provided. The duration for this paper will be
three (3) hours.

4.1 Section A will comprise four (4) questions. The section will carry a
total of forty (40) marks. Question one (1) will consist of ten (10)
multiple-choice items (i-x), each will weigh one (1) mark, making a
total of ten (10) marks. Question two (2) will consist of ten (10) True
and False items (i - x), each will weigh one (1) mark making a total of

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ten (10) marks. Question three (3) and four (4) will be constructed
from Basic Technical Drawing and will weigh ten (10) marks each.

4.2 Section B will consist of three (3) questions from either Pictorial,
Orthographic, Auxiliary views or Loci topics. Student will be required
to answer two (2) questions. Each question will weigh thirty (30)
marks making a total of sixty (60) marks in this section.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topic will be assessed:

5.1 Draughting office/room


5.2 Draughting equipment
5.3 Standard ISO and drawing sheet
5.4 Lines
5.5 Lettering
5.6 Geometrical construction in plane geometry
5.7 Scale
5.8 Similar figures
5.9 Equal areas
5.10 Pictorial drawing
5.11 Orthographic projection
5.12 Auxiliary views
5.13 Blending of lines and curves
5.14 Loci
5.15 Dimensioning
5.16 Freehand Sketching.

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071 CIVIL ENGINEERING
 

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assessment format for Civil Engineering subjects has been prepared
for assessing Form Two National Assessment. The test is intended to assess
the extent to which students have acquired skills and knowledge in Civil
Engineering for their two years of study. This format is the reflection of
Civil Engineering syllabus for Secondary Education issued in 1994 by the
Tanzania Institute of Education. The format is comprised of six subjects of
which Building Construction subject will be compulsory and five subjects
which are Surveying, Carpentry and Joinery, Brickwork and Masonry,
Painting and Signwriting and Plumbing will be optional. Students will be
required to register in only one Optional Trade Subject and in the
assessment will attempt only questions under the opted trade.
2.0 COMPULSORY PART

The Building Construction subject will be compulsory to all students


enrolled in the field of Civil Engineering.

2.1 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

2.1.1 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test student’s ability to:


(a) Apply basic construction principles in the erection of
domestic buildings up to the level of a wall structure.

(b) Select suitable construction materials for construction


of domestic buildings up to the level of a wall
structure.

(c) Maintain the required quality of constructed building


up to the level of a wall structure.

2.1.2 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will assess the student’s ability to:


(a) Describe, present and demonstrate the building
architecture.

(b) Analyse the building team and demonstrate the roles of


members
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in the building cycle during construction works.

(c) Apply scientific methods in safe lumbering and


timbering processes.

(d) Prepare and demonstrate proper uses of building


materials of bricks/blocks, stones, concrete, timber,
metals, pipes paints and adhesives.

(e) Identify and describe the requirements of the


construction site.
(f) Identify and describe construction techniques of
different types of domestic building foundations.

(g) Demonstrate and describe techniques of construction


and bridging over openings of different types of walls.

(h) Identify and demonstrate different types of wall


finishes.

(i) Identify and describe the purposes of special treatment


to the top of exposed walls.

(j) Identify and demonstrate different supports to


personnel and structures during construction works.

3.0 OPTIONS PART

There will be five (5) Optional Trade Subjects from which students will be
required to attempt questions in only one Subject.

3.1 Option I: SURVEYING

3.1.1 GENERAL OBJECTIVES


The assessment will test students’ ability to:
(a) use the basic surveying tools and instruments for
preparing plans and simple maps.

(b) apply surveying principles and concepts for setting-


out works using chain/tape and compasses.

3.1.2 GENERAL COMPETENCES


The assessment will test the students’ ability to:

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(a) apply safety regulations and demonstrate proper uses
of medicines in the First Aid Kit.

(b) identify types of fire and demonstrate the uses of fire


fighting materials and equipment.

(c) interpret and apply the objects of different classes of


surveying into social-economic development.

(d) handle, use and service surveying tools and


equipment in the field.

(e) process surveying data and use the data to prepare


plans and simple maps.

3.2 Option II: CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

3.2.1 GENERAL OBJECTIVES


The assessment will test students’ ability to:

(a) apply knowledge, principles and basic skills related to


timbering and jointing.

(b) demonstrate methods and techniques of using relevant


tools, equipment and plants/machinery to produce
different components of wood structures.

3.2.2 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


(a) apply safety regulations and demonstrate uses of the
contents in the First Aid Kit.

(b) identify types of fire and demonstrate fire fighting


gears and techniques.

(c) apply principles and methods of preparing and


preserving timber materials.

(d) select and use timber in making furniture and other


construction members.

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(e) construct house components and fittings made of
timber.

(f) use and service hand tools and woodworking


machines for different carpentry and joinery works.

3.3 Option III: BRICKWORK AND MASONRY

3.3.1 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The examination will test students’ ability to apply


knowledge, principles and basic skills in manipulating with
bricks, blocks, stones and concrete materials to assemble
different components in the process of developing a
domestic house.

3.3.2 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


(a) apply safety regulations and demonstrate uses of the
contents in the First Aid Kit.

(b) identify types of fire and demonstrate fire fighting


gears and techniques.

(c) select, maintain and service tools and equipment


used in construction of single storey buildings.

(d) interpret drawings describing basic structures of the


building.

(e) prepare materials and demonstrate the procedures for


putting in place the single storey building.

(f) apply scientific principles and methods for safe


installation of building components.

3.4 Option IV: PAINTING AND SIGN-WRITING

3.4.1 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test students’ ability to:


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(a) apply knowledge, principles and basic skills of
painting and decorations.
(b) demonstrate methods and techniques of using
relevant tools and materials to produce a finished
surface.

3.4.2 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


(a) select and demonstrate the uses of tools, equipment
and plants in painting works.

(b) identify causes of fire and demonstrate methods of


preventing fire and use of fire fighting gears.

(c) select, mix and use various types of paints.

(d) paint different surfaces.

(e) design various decorative effects on different


surface.

3.5 Option V: PLUMBING

3.5.1 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


(a) apply knowledge, principles and basic skills on
preparation of different types of pipes for plumbing
works.
(b) demonstrate methods and techniques of using
relevant tools and materials to produce finished pipes
as per recommended standards.

3.5.2 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will test the students’ ability to:


(a) identify and demonstrate application and maintenance
of common hand tools, equipment and plants.

(b) describe types, characteristics and uses of materials


applied in pipe works.
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(c) analyse the process of protecting sheet metals and
pipes.
(d) prepare pipe shapes, install and repair the pipe works.
(e) join metals by welding and soldering.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) theory paper for Civil Engineering subjects. The
paper will consist of 13 questions and the student will be required to answer
09 questions. The duration for the paper will be two and half (2:30) hours.
4.1 Section A will be compulsory comprising Multiple Choices,
Matching Items, True and False and Short Answers items from
several topics in Building Construction subject. Students will be
required to answer all questions in this section. This section will
weigh a total of forty (40) marks.

4.1.1 Question 1 will consist of five (5) multiple-choice items.


Each item will weigh one (1) mark.
4.1.2 Question 2 will consist of five (5) matching items in List A
which will be matched with responses from List B. Each
item will weigh one (1) mark.
4.1.3 Question 3 will consist of five (5) True and False items.
Each item will weigh one (1) mark.
4.1.4 Questions 4 to 8 will be Short Answers items and each will
weigh five (5) marks making a total of twenty five (25)
marks.

4.2 Section B will comprise five (5) structured questions from five
options. Questions in this section will be drawn from the topics of
the optional trade subject of the students’ specialization. Each
question in this section will comprise five (5) parts weighing twelve
(12) marks each. Students will be required to answer all parts of the
question in their area of specialization. The total marks in this
section will be sixty (60).

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5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

5.1. COMPULSORY PART

5.1.1 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION


The following topics will be tested:
[Link] Introduction to architectural elements in building
[Link] Construction materials
[Link] Site preparation
[Link] Foundation
[Link] Scaffolding and shoring
[Link] Walls

5.2. OPTIONAL PART

The following topics will be assessed in each option

5.2.1 Option I: Surveying


[Link] Introduction to surveying laboratory
[Link] Safety
[Link] Surveying instruments
[Link] Chain surveying
[Link] Chain and compass traversing

5.2.2 Option II: Carpentry and Joinery


[Link] Introduction to workshop layout
[Link] Safety
[Link] Tools, equipment and machines
[Link] Timber
[Link] Truing up timber
[Link] Joints.

5.2.3 Option III: Brick Work and Masonry


[Link] Introduction to workshop layout
[Link] Safety
[Link] Tools, plant and equipment
[Link] Bricks and block making
[Link] Mortar
[Link] Bonding
[Link] Foundation
[Link] Concrete.
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6.2.1 Option IV: Painting and Sign Writing
[Link] Introduction to painter and sign writers workshop
[Link] Safety
[Link] Tools, equipment, plants and brushes
[Link] Paints and painting materials
[Link] Painting techniques
[Link] Water paints and texture finishes.

6.2.2 Option V: Plumbing


[Link] Introduction and workshop arrangement
[Link] Safety and regulations
[Link] Tools, equipment and plants
[Link] Materials
[Link] Protective coatings
[Link] Bending
[Link] Threading and pipe fitting
[Link] Joints and jointing.

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080 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
 

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The current Electrical Engineering Syllabus for Secondary Education was
issued in 1994 by the Tanzania Institute of Education. It intends to prepare
students for further technical education and equip them with skills and
knowledge in Electrical Engineering for employment in Tanzania industries
and for self-employment as well. This Electrical Engineering Assessment
Format has been designed in accordance with the current syllabus
requirements.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES


The Electrical Engineering assessment will test the students’ ability in
performing various tasks as stipulated under each particular part in Electrical
Engineering field which include Electrical Engineering Science, Electrical
Installation and Radio and TV servicing. The general objectives in each
areas are as follows:

2.1 Electrical Engineering Science


(a) Solve problems related to Electrical Engineering Science.
(b) Explain types of instruments and machines related to
Electrical Engineering Science.

2.2 Electrical Installation


(a) Perform basic domestic installation.
(b) Read and interpret basic electrical wiring diagrams.

2.3 Radio and TV Servicing


(a) Identify functions of basic electronic components used in
Radio and TV systems.
(b) Perform calculations related to basic electronic circuits.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES


Since the Electrical Engineering assessment is divided into three areas
namely Electrical Engineering Science, Electrical Installation and Radio and
TV servicing; the general competences for Electrical Engineering
assessment will specifically assess students’ ability to perform numerous
tasks as indicated under each particular area as follows:
3.1 Electrical Engineering Science
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(a) Briefly explain the nature of electricity.
(b) Identify and demonstrate how to use laws for different operations
and behavior.
(c) Define different terms used in electrical engineering fields.
(d) Solve simple problems involving electrical circuits.
3.2 Electrical Installation
(a) Identify all kinds of electricity and their sources.
(b) Apply different laws governing electric behavior.
(c) Calculate electrical parameters.

3.3 Electronics, Radio repair and TV servicing


(a) Identify different electronic components symbols.
(b) Draw simple electronic circuit diagrams.
(c) Read and interpret circuit diagrams.
(d) Define various terms used in radio and TV systems
(e) Calculate different parameters used in electronic circuits.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC


4.1 There will be one (1) paper of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will
consist of sections A and B with a total of eleven (11) questions.

4.2 Section A will comprise nine (9) questions. Question 1 will consist of
ten (10) multiple-choice items from various topics in Electrical
Engineering Science. Each item will weigh one (1) mark and the
remaining eight (8) questions will be short-answers, each will weigh
five (5) marks. This section will weigh a total of fifty (50) marks.

4.3 Section B will consist of two parts. Part I will be on Electrical


Installation and part II will be on Electronics, Radio repair and TV
Servicing. Each part will comprise one (1) structured question;
weighing fifty (50) marks. Each question in each part will contain
five items covering different topics, within the syllabus. Each item
will weigh ten (10) marks.

Students will be required to answer the question from one of the two
parts depending on their area of specialization. This section will carry
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5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT
The following topics will be assessed in each area:

5.1 Electrical Engineering Science


5.1.1 Nature of Electricity
5.1.2 Units
5.1.3 D.C Circuits
5.1.4 Effects of Electrical Current
5.1.5 Electric Heating
5.1.6 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
5.1.7 Instruments and Measurements
5.1.8 Transformers
5.1.9 Batteries and Cells
5.1.10 Conductor and Cables

5.2 Electrical Installation


5.2.1 Safety and tools
5.2.2 Electrical accessories and symbols
5.2.3 Conductor, insulators and cables
5.2.4 Supply systems
5.2.5 Sheathed wiring system
5.2.6 Conduit, trunking and ducts
5.2.7 Special wiring
5.2.8 Consumer circuits
5.2.9 Protective devices
5.2.10 Earthing

5.3 Electronics, Radio repair and TV Servicing


5.3.1 Safety , tools and equipment
5.3.2 Electronic circuit components
5.3.3 Soldering
5.3.4 Semiconductors
5.3.5 Semiconductor diodes
5.3.6 Power supplies
5.5.7 Bipolar transistor

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090 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
 
1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assessment format has been designed according to the current


Mechanical Engineering Syllabus for Secondary Education issued in 1994
by the Ministry of Education. The format intends to measure the students’
educational attainment of the specified competences learned in two years of
Secondary Education.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The assessment aims at testing students’ ability in performing various tasks


as stipulated under each part within Mechanical Engineering field. The
general objectives on each part are as follows;

2.1 Workshop Technology


(a) Apply developed basic knowledge and scientific concepts in
the science of metal extraction.
(b) Propose and select appropriate materials for various
operations of workshop jobs.
(c) Understand the methods and equipment required to process
materials from their raw state to useful form of material
supplies e.g. solid and hollow metal sections.

2.2 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning


(a) Associate the thermodynamics laws to analyze the working
principles of the refrigerators and air conditioners.
(b) Make the right choice of installation and repair tools and
techniques.
(c) Do basic calculations of quantity of heat absorbed or
dissipated at definite points of the refrigeration cycle.

2.3 Plant and Equipment Maintenance


(a) Use knowledge acquired to determine the correct type of
maintenance methods and tools to be used for a particular
failure or sign of arising failure of a machine.
(b) Work out cost estimates for repair of equipment.

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2.4 Motor Vehicle Mechanics
(a) Describe the construction and functions of automobile main
parts and auxiliary components in both petrol and diesel
engine.
(b) Use knowledge acquired to suggest or choose the right tool,
correct handling and manipulation in performing repair.

2.5 Welding and Metal Fabrication


(a) Maintain personal and equipment safety in a welding
workshop.
(b) Apply the knowledge acquired to appropriately select suitable
welding tools and demonstrate how to use them, regulate and
set welding flames and currents.

2.6 Fitting and Turning


(a) Maintain both personal and equipment safety in the workshop.
(b) Select and use various hand tools and equipment in fitting and
turning appropriately as well as repairing, servicing and
maintaining them.
(c) Explain various settings and operation of drill and lathe
machines.

2.7 Auto electrics


(a) Explain how to exhibit safe working practice in performing
auto electrics jobs.
(b) Apply acquired knowledge to use testing, setting, adjusting
and measuring instrument correctly.
(c) Perform basic electrics circuit calculations.

2.8 Foundry and Black Smith


(a) Explain the ways to keep safety in a foundry workshop.
(b) Use the knowledge of foundry to identify foundry tools and
their functions.
(c) Explain various moulding techniques.

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3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The assessment will specifically assess students’ ability to perform tasks as


indicated under each particular part within Mechanical Engineering field.
The general objectives on each field are as follows;

3.1 Workshop Technology


(a) Define the terms used in metallurgy and explain the difference
between ferrous metals and nonferrous metals.
(b) List various types of metals and nonmetals used in engineering.
(c) Analyze the properties of different metals.
(d) Distinguish various types of lubricants and their applications.
(e) Name and produce sketches of the furnaces from which metals are
extracted.

3.2 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning


(a) Mention the areas where refrigeration and air condition is of vital
importance in our daily life.
(b) Demonstrate the uses of various refrigeration tools.
(c) Produce sketches of various tools used in refrigeration.
(d) Mention parameters used in refrigeration.
(e) Perform elementary calculations on heat, temperature and
pressure.
(f) Identify the various types of refrigerants and their characteristics.
3.3 Plant and Equipment Maintenance
(a) Define the terms related to maintenance and plant layout.
(b) Explain the importance of maintenance in industries.
(c) Classify maintenance works.
(d) Formulate a maintenance plan and maintenance circle.
(e) Analyze the cost of maintenance.
(f) Distinguish between preventive maintenance and corrective
maintenance.

3.4 Motor Vehicle Mechanics


(a) Identify different protective equipment and explain both personal
and machine safety.
(b) Demonstrate how to use hand tools.
(c) Identify main components of a motor vehicle and analyze their
functions.
(d) Produce correct sketches of various vehicle components.
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(e) Select suitable type of fasteners and locking devices.
(f) Identify the components associated with motor vehicle systems
such as power unit, power transmission system, fuel system,
ignition system and lubrication system.
(g) Suggest suitable repair tools and techniques for a particular motor
vehicle fault.

3.5 Welding and Metal Fabrication


(a) Define welding and compare it with other metal joining processes.
(b) Mention both personal and machine safety in welding.
(c) Identify hand tools and state their purposes.
(d) Distinguish between gas welding and electric welding and give
the advantages and disadvantages of each.
(e) Identify various soldering materials and categorize the soldering
processes.
(f) Explain the methods of producing acetylene and oxygen gases,
define oxy-fuel flame welding, select correct nozzles and filler
rods and set correct working pressure.
(g) Identify various electric arc welding accessories and equipment,
explain their functions, select proper size and type of electrodes
and explain how to join metal pieces by welding.
(h) Define resistance welding and explain their types.
(i) Identify various weld joints and welding position and illustrate by
means of sketches.

3.6 Fitting and Turning


(a) Name the causes of accidents and give the rules to prevent them.
(b) Mention the hand tools and measuring instruments, explain their
uses and produce sketches.
(c) Name the common types of drilling machines, explain the
functions of their parts and do some basic calculations of speeds
and feeds.
(d) Identify all lathe parts and accessories, give their functions and
define the basic operations such as facing, parallel turning, taper
turning and parting off.
(e) Differentiate permanent joint from temporary joint, explain how
to rivet pieces of metal.
(f) Define the term screw thread and sketch the types of screw
threads.
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3.7 Auto Electrics
(a) List and explain the safety rules observed in the auto electric
workshop.
(b) Draw simple electric circuits and solve basic problems in
determining voltage and resistance.
(c) Mention battery types and explain their functions and
construction.
(d) Name all components of the charging system and give the
purposes of each.

3.8 Foundry and Blacksmith


(a) Define the terms which are commonly used in forging and
foundry.
(b) Mention the safety rules which govern the foundry and blacksmith
practice.
(c) Name the forging tools, state the function of each and produce
sketches.
(d) Identify all foundry hand tools and equipment sketch and label
their parts.
(e) Define pattern, identify various types of pattern and explain their
advantages.
(f) Define core, explain the purpose of a core, how to make cores and
methods of supporting cores.
(g) Name and explain the types of binders and parting materials.
(h) Identify all types of forging operations.
(i) Define hand moulding and explain various hand moulding
methods.

4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

There will be one (1) paper consisting of sections A and B with a total of
fourteen (14) questions out of which students will be required to answer
eight (8) questions. Time allocated will be 2:30 hours.

4.1 Section A will comprise one (1) question of five (5) multiple-choice
items from various topics each weighing one (1) mark, one (1)
matching items question consisting of five (5) items each weighing
one (1) mark and five (5) short answer questions weighing six (6)
marks each. Students will be required to answer all questions. The
total marks for this section80 will be forty (40).
 
4.2 Section B will comprise seven (7) optional areas according to
students’ specializations. Each area will comprise one (1) structured
question with parts (a), (b) and (c) weighing 20 marks each, thus
making a total of 60 marks. The students will be required to answer
questions in all parts from one area of their specialization.

5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENT

The following topics will be assessed:

5.1 Compulsory Part


5.1.1 Workshop Technology
[Link] Introduction to workshop Technology
[Link] Engineering materials
[Link] Production of engineering materials
[Link] Lubrication.

5.2 Specialization Areas


5.2.2 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
[Link] Refrigeration
[Link] Air conditioning
[Link] Tools and equipment
[Link] Brazing
[Link] Heat temperature and pressure
[Link] Refrigerants.

5.2.3 Plant and Equipment Maintenance


[Link] Maintenance
[Link] Preventive maintenance
[Link] Corrective maintenance.

5.2.4 Motor Vehicle Mechanics


[Link] Introduction to motor vehicle mechanics
[Link] Safety
[Link] Tools and equipment
[Link] Vehicle layout
[Link] Fasteners and locking devices
[Link] Power unit
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[Link] Fuel system
[Link] Ignition system
[Link] Lubrication system.

5.2.5 Welding and Metal Fabrication


[Link] Introduction to welding and metal fabrication
[Link] Safety
[Link] Welding
[Link] Soft soldering
[Link] Production of welding gases
[Link] Gas welding equipment and accessories
[Link] Gas welding
[Link] Electric arc welding accessories and equipment
[Link] Electric arc welding
[Link] Filler metals
[Link] Resistance welding
[Link] Weld joints
[Link] Welding position.

5.2.6 Fitting and Turning


[Link] Introduction to fitting and turning
[Link] Safety
[Link] Hand tools
[Link] Machines
[Link] Common tools
[Link] Drilling
[Link] Lathe machine
[Link] Metal joining.

5.2.7 Auto Electrics


[Link] Introduction to auto electrics
[Link] Safety
[Link] Battery
[Link] Charging system.

5.2.8 Foundry and Blacksmith


[Link] Introduction to foundry and blacksmith
[Link] Safety
[Link] Forging tools and equipment

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[Link] Foundry tools and equipment
[Link] Foundry and black smith processes (Introduction)
[Link] Patterns and pattern making
[Link] Parting materials
[Link] Forging
[Link] Hand moulding.

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Common questions

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Safety is addressed as a fundamental component across various subject assessments in the Form Two National Assessment (FTNA). In Physics, it involves practicing safety rules in laboratory and daily life environments . In Agricultural Science, safety is also emphasized in relation to farming activities . The Mechanical Engineering assessment includes safety practices in workshops, welding, and other practical environments . This consistent emphasis on safety ensures students are not only learning subject matter but also preparing for real-world implications and responsibilities regarding safety protocols.

The key components of the short answer question type in the Form Two National Assessment (FTNA) format are questions that require concise responses to direct questions. In Physics, this section consists of five questions each carrying ten marks, contributing to a total of fifty marks . In Agricultural Science, similar short answer questions contribute to sixty marks . These questions aim to assess students' ability to apply learned concepts, make deductions, and demonstrate understanding in a less structured format compared to essays, promoting critical thinking and precise knowledge recall.

The main objective of the Agricultural Science assessment format, based on the 1997 syllabus, is to provide guidance to assessors in setting assessments that test knowledge and understanding of basic farming concepts, ability to apply modern scientific and technological skills, inter-relationships among agricultural disciplines, and scientific skills in investigations. This objective guides the testing process by ensuring that students are evaluated on their ability to enumerate facts, state principles and laws, describe concepts, outline processes, and apply knowledge to explain observations and solve agricultural problems .

The Physics assessment aims to foster environmental conservation awareness among students by including content that develops knowledge on sustainable energy for environmental conservation. It focuses on enabling students to practice environmental conservation by adopting appropriate sustainable energy sources, thus integrating physics concepts with real-world environmental issues and encouraging students to apply their knowledge toward sustainable practices .

The Form Two National Assessment (FTNA) in Commerce aims to evaluate critical skills and knowledge areas such as the demonstration of commercial terms and concepts, identification and application of formulae in calculations, and the ability to read and interpret charts and curves. This assessment ensures that students have acquired the necessary competences related to secondary school business studies, as outlined by the Ministry of Education and Culture .

The essay questions in the Form Two National Assessment format challenge students' analytical and evaluative skills by requiring them to explore complex topics in depth. These questions, which can be found in Section C for subjects like Biology and Commerce, demand students synthesize information across topics and provide well-reasoned arguments, supported by evidence from their studies. This format encourages students to critically evaluate concepts and convey their understanding comprehensively, going beyond basic recall to demonstrate a higher order of thinking and proficiency .

The assessment format for testing students' knowledge of scientific investigation principles in Physics includes evaluating their ability to develop skills for making physical measurements and recognizing the behavior of matter. These are structured in both theoretical and practical assessments where students are required to apply scientific methods to demonstrate competencies in conducting experiments and analyzing results. The format tests their understanding through objective questions, short answers, and practical tasks, hence providing a comprehensive assessment of their investigative skills .

The assessment format promotes the integration of technology and practical knowledge in Agricultural Science by evaluating the students’ ability to apply modern scientific and technological skills in crop and livestock farming. It includes understanding the inter-relationships among various agricultural disciplines and applying scientific skills in experiments and investigations. This format encourages students to not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also develop hands-on skills that are essential for practical farming activities, thereby bridging the gap between knowledge and real-world application .

The assessment format for the FTNA physics exam is designed to evaluate student competencies by aligning with the revised Physics Syllabus for Ordinary Secondary Education of 2007. It aims to test students’ ability to demonstrate laboratory practice and safety, develop skills in scientific investigation, make physical measurements, recognize the behavior and properties of matter, understand concepts of magnetism and electricity, comprehend the laws of motion, understand simple machines, and develop knowledge on sustainable energy for environmental conservation .

The Mechanical Engineering assessment format promotes student understanding of practical skills in the workshop environment by testing their ability to perform tasks related to workshop technology, refrigeration and air conditioning, plant and equipment maintenance, motor vehicle mechanics, welding and metal fabrication, fitting and turning, auto electrics, and foundry and black smith processes. The assessment is structured to ensure students can apply knowledge and concepts, define terms, use tools, and conduct calculations associated with practical engineering tasks .

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