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ARABIC LANGUAGE ADVANCED LEVEL NEW EXAMINATION FORMAT ACSEE

125 ARABIC LANGUAGE

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This examination format is the revised version of the 2015 format issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania. The format is based on the 2004 Arabic Language Syllabus in the Advanced Level of Secondary Education.

In this format, the emphasis is towards using competence based assessment approach featured by higher order thinking skills. Despite the changes made in the format, there are no changes in the examination content.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

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

2.1 understand and apply correctly the Arabic language grammar;

2.2 use the Arabic Language correctly in writing in different situations on different topics;

2.3 read and understand advanced texts for pleasure and information; and

2.4 use the knowledge of the Arabic Language at high level of competence.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The examination will measure the candidate’s ability to:

3.1 read for comprehension the advanced texts on political, social, academic and religious books written in the Arabic Language;

3.2 use correct grammatical sentences;

3.3 comprehend, appreciate and respond to form and content of literary works;

3.4 define literary terms; and

3.5 use the Arabic language in writing essays, reports, summaries, notes and letters.

4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC

The examination will comprise two (2) papers: 125/1 Arabic Language 1 and 125/2 Arabic Language 2.

4.1 125/1 Arabic Language 1

This paper will last for three (3) hours. The paper will consist of eight (8) questions in sections A and B. Candidates will be required to answer a total of six (6) questions which will weigh a total of 100 marks.

Section A will consist of five (5) short answer questions. Candidates will be required to answer four (4) questions. Each question will carry 15 marks, making a total of 60 marks.

Section B will consist of three (3) essay questions. Candidates will be required to answer two (2) questions out of three (3) questions. Each question will carry 20 marks, making a total of 40 marks.

4.2 125/2 Arabic Language 2

The duration for this paper will be three (3) hours. The paper will comprise eight (8) questions in sections A and B. Candidates will be required to answer a total of six (6) questions which will weigh a total of 100 marks.

Section A will consist of five (5) short answer questions. Candidates bwill be required to answer four (4) questions. Each question will carry 15 marks, making a total of 60 marks.

Section B will consist of three (3) essay questions. Candidates will be required to answer two (2) questions. Each question will carry 20 marks, making a total of 40 marks.