ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEW EXAMINATION FORMAT CSEE 2023

ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEW EXAMINATION FORMAT CSEE 2023

022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This English Language format revises the 2019 version issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).

The format is based on the 2010 English Language syllabus.

The improvements in this revised format is on the examination rubric without altering the examination objectives, content and competencies.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The examination will measure the extent to which candidates can:

<> express themselves in both spoken and written English Language;

<> demonstrate skills on reading widely for pleasure and for information;

<> perform a variety of writing tasks according to the required principles;

<> use the knowledge of the English Language to demonstrate awareness and consciousness of the societal basics and the part they can play in its development;

<> use the knowledge of the English Language to further their education; and

<> communicate effectively with other speakers of the English Language both inside and outside the country.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The examination will measure the candidates’ ability to:

<> use the English Language appropriately to communicate in a variety of settings;

<> use the English Language to write a variety of things in different contexts;

<> use the English Language to demonstrate their ability to read and comprehend written documents; and

<> use the English Language to achieve academically in all content areas.

4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC

There will be one (1) paper of three (3) hours. The paper will consist of 11 questions in sections A, B and C.

The candidates will be required to answer all the questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C. The paper will weigh a total of 100 marks.

Section A will comprise two (2) questions. Question number 1 will be a multiple-choice question, consisting of 10 items. Each item will weigh one (1) mark, making a total of 10 marks.

Question number 2 will be a matching-items question, consisting of six (6) items. Each item will carry one (1) mark, hence a total of six (6) marks. Therefore, the section will weigh a total of 16 marks.

Section B will consist of six (6) short answer questions. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions.

Each question will carry nine (9) marks, hence a total of 54 marks in this section.

Section C will consist of three (3) essay questions. Candidates will be required to answer two (2) questions, out of which, one will be compulsory.

Each question in this section will weigh 15 marks. Therefore, the section will weigh a total of 30 marks.

5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT

The candidates will be examined on the following topics:

<> Giving directions

<> Locating places.

<> Expressing opinions and feelings.

<> Writing a variety of texts, cards and messages,

<> Personal Letters

<> Application letters,

<> Using appropriate language content and style.

<> Reading a variety of texts,

<> Reading for comprehension,

<> Analysing information from the media 

<> Dictionary use.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

<> Expressing personal and group routines, 

<> Expressing Likes and dislikes.

<> Expressing on-going activities.

<> Talking about one’s family,

<> Giving descriptions,

<> Talking about cultural activities.

<> Talking about past events/activities,

<> Expressing future plans/activities.

<> Asking for services.

<> Using appropriate language content and style in speaking.

<> Interpreting and analysing literary works.Analysing literary works.

Note:

The lists of readings in literary works for this subject are those approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.