COMPUTER SCIENCE FORM TWO NECTA EXAM FORMAT 2026 ~ FTN 2026
FOREWORD
The Form Two National Assessment (FTNA) plays an essential role in evaluating students’ educational progress at the Ordinary Secondary Level in Tanzania.
This booklet presents the formats for the FTNA for General Education Stream, which will be assessed with effect from 2026.
The formats are designed to align with the 2023 syllabi issued by the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) with effect from 2025.
These formats signify a pivotal shift from content-based assessment to a competence based approach, focusing on the Education and Training Policy of 2014 and the Curriculum for Ordinary Secondary Education Form I – IV of 2023 (General Education).
This shift ensures that the assessment not only measures academic knowledge but also evaluates students’ ability to apply learned concepts, communicate and collaborate, engage in critical thinking, and demonstrate practical skills in various real-life situations.
The comprehensive assessment structure outlined is aimed at nurturing well-rounded learners equipped with the essential skills for further education and life beyond school.
The format for each subject includes an introduction, main competences, an assessment rubric, competencies to be assessed, and a Table of Specifications.
COMPUTER SCIENCE FORM TWO NECTA EXAM FORMAT 2026 ~ FTN 2026
Generally, this format booklet is expected to provide guidance to examination setters, moderators and teachers in setting fair, valid and reliable assessments for students. Moreover, the format provides guidance to students on the structure of the assessment paper.
However, classroom teachers are strongly cautioned not to replace the syllabus with the presented assessment formats.
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) remains committed to its mission of delivering credible and holistic assessments that contribute to the nation’s education excellence.
037 COMPUTER SCIENCE
(For Both School and Private Students)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Computer Science format for the Form Two National
Assessment is derived from the Computer Science Syllabus for Ordinary Secondary Education 2023, issued by the Tanzania Institute
of Education (TIE).
This Format focuses on the competences acquired by students at Form One and Two levels. The format emphasises a comprehensive evaluation of higher-order thinking skills, practical skills, as highlighted in the current syllabus.
2.0 MAIN COMPETENCES
The assessment will evaluate the students’ ability to;
2.1 demonstrate mastery of the basic concepts of Computer Science; and
2.2 demonstrate mastery of the basic principles of Computer Science.
3.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
The Computer Science assessment will consist of one (1) theory paper with a duration of 2:30 hours. For students with special needs, the duration of the assessment will be 2:55 hours. The paper will consist of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions. Students will be required to answer all the questions in each section. The paper will carry 100 marks.
Section A will include two (2) objective questions. Question 1 will consist of ten (10) multiple choice items, each worth one (1) mark, making a total of ten (10) marks. Question 2 will involve five (5) matching items, each carrying one (1) mark, making a total of five (5) marks. Thus, this section will carry fifteen (15) marks.
Section B will consist of seven (7) short answer questions, each worth ten (10) marks, making a total of 70 marks.
Section C will consist of one (1) structured/essay question carrying 15 marks.
4.0 COMPETENCES TO BE ASSESSED
The students will be assessed in the following competences:
4.1 Demonstrate mastery of the basic concepts of Computer Science.
4.1.1 demonstrate an understanding of computer science and its related fields;
4.1.2 demonstrate an understanding of computer systems;
4.1.3 demonstrate mastery of maintenance and troubleshooting of Computer Systems; and
4.1.4 demonstrate mastery of the Internet and basics of cyber security.
4.2 Demonstrate mastery of the basic principles of Computer Science.
4.2.1 demonstrate mastery of the basic principles of problem solving (concept of problem solving, steps of problem solving, concept of algorithms); and
4.2.2 demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of computer programming using given structured programming language (C and python).
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