FRENCH LANGUAGE EXAMINATION FORMAT FORM FOUR 

FRENCH LANGUAGE EXAMINATION FORMAT FORM FOUR 

023 FRENCH LANGUAGE (For Both School and Private Candidates)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This examination format is a revised version of the 2008 format issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).

The new examination format is based on the 2010 French Language syllabus. The new format has been revised to focus on the competence-based assessment also highlighting higher order thinking skills.

Despite the changes made, there is no change in the content of the examination.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The examination will measure the extent to which the candidate can:

<> communicate in the French Language in a simple way in various situations;

<> read and write the texts and letters correctly in a simple French;

<> express feelings, ideas and attitudes; demonstrate skills of using the French language appropriately; and

<> demonstrate skills of using vocabulary appropriately.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The examination will measure the candidates’ ability to:

<> demonstrate skills of writing a simple text in French;

<> use French for communication in basic needs in various situations;

<> express themselves correctly in written French;

<> read and comprehend a written text in French; and use French grammatical patterns correctly.

4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC

This examination will consist of one (1) paper of three (3) hours. The paper will consist of sections A, B and C with a total of 11 questions. Candidates will be required to answer a total of 10 questions which will weigh 100 marks.

Section A will consist of two (2) questions. Question one (1) will have 10 multiple-choice items. Question two (2) will consist of five (5) matching 54 items. Each item in question 1 and 2 will weigh one (1) mark.

Candidates will be required to answer all questions. This section will consist of 15 marks.

Section B will consist of a total of seven (7) short answer questions of which one will be on summarising a passage. The total number of items in this section will be forty two (42).

Each question will carry 10 marks, making a total of 70 marks for this section.

The candidates will be required to answer all the questions.

Section C will have a total of two (2) essay questions. Each question will consist of 15 marks. Candidates will be required to attempt one (1) question.

Therefore, this section will carry a total of 15 marks.

5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT

The candidates will be tested on the following topics:

<> Greetings

<> Saying Goodbye Introducing yourself and others

<> Talking about things surrounding us

<> Expressing quantity

<> Telling time

<> Talking about dates, months and years

<> Expressing habits/routines

<> Expressing likes and dislikes

<> Characterising things and people

<> Talking about past events

<> Expressing comparisons

<> Giving permission, order and refusing

<> Expressing feelings Localising places

<> Expressing suggestions

<> Expressing future plans

<> Talking about seasons and weather

<> Talking about our journeys Reading for comprehension

<> Writing letters

<> Listening and understanding simple texts

<> Expressing wishes and opinions

<> Composition writing Debates