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HISTORY EXAMINATION FORMAT FORM FOUR

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HISTORY EXAMINATION FORMAT FORM FOUR

012 HISTORY

(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).

This format is based on the History syllabus for Ordinary Level Secondary Education of 2010 which is still in use. The revised format emphasises on measuring the students’ competencies in higher order thinking skills.

Despite such emphasis, there are no changes in the examination content.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The examination will assess the extent to which the candidates can:

2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of historical events and factors that shaped the past and the present conditions of Africa in relation to the rest of the world;

2.2 Apply the knowledge of History in interpreting, analysing and evaluating events taking place in the world and Africa in particular; and

2.3 Demonstrate basic skills of critical thinking, reasoning, judgment, empathy and effective participation in developmental activities.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The History examination will test the candidates’ ability to:

3.1 Assess the efforts made by pre-colonial African societies in mastering their environment and social, political and economic advancement;

3.2 Evaluate the impact of foreign domination on African societies from the period of interaction with the external world to colonization of Africa;

3.3 Explain various efforts and strategies made by African states in the struggle against colonial subjugation;

3.4 Assess critically the cultural, political, economic and technological changes made by the African countries after independence; and

3.5 Analyse the objectives, achievements and problems of the establishment of regional, continental and intercontinental co-operation.

4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC

There will be one (1) paper of three (3) hours. The paper will consist of sections A, B and C with a total of nine (9) questions.

Candidates will be required to answer a total of eight (8) questions which will weigh 100 marks.

<> Section A will comprise two (2) questions. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions in this section.

Question 1 will consist of fifteen (15) multiple choice items. Each item will carry one (1) mark, making a total of fifteen (15) marks.

Question 2 will comprise five (5) matching items. Each item will carry one (1) mark, making a total of five (5) marks.

This section will carry a total of 20 marks.

<> Section B will consist of three (3) short answer questions. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions in this section (questions 3-5). Question 3 will comprise six (6) short answer items of which the candidates will be required to provide brief explanations.

Each item will carry two (2) marks, hence a total of twelve (12) marks. Question 4 will consist of six (6) jumbled sentences. Each item will carry two (2) marks, hence a total of twelve (12) marks in this question. Question 5 will comprise five (5) short answer items.

The candidates will be either required to draw a sketch map/diagram and locate the historical places/events or locate the historical places/events on a given sketch map/diagram. The question will weigh eleven (11) marks.

This section will carry a total of 35 marks.

<> Section C will have four (4) essay questions. Candidates will be required to answer three (3) questions. Each question will carry 15 marks.

This section will carry a total of 45 marks.