FINE ART 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.
FINE ART 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.
016 FINE ART
(For Both School and Private Students)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Fine Art format for the Form Two National Assessment is aligned with the Fine Art 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 and practical skills as highlighted in the current syllabus.
2.0 MAIN COMPETENCES
The assessment will test students’ ability to;
2.1 demonstrate mastery of concepts, theories and principles of Fine Art;
2.2 create simple works of Fine Art; and
2.3 demonstrate mastery of the principles of occupational health and environmental care in Fine Art.
3.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
The assessment will consist of two papers: 016/1 Fine Art 1 (Theory) and 016/2 Fine Art 2 (Practical).
3.2 016/1 Fine Art 1 (Theory)
This assessment paper will last 2:30 hours. For students with special needs, the duration of the assessment will be 2:55 hours. This paper will be divided into sections A, B and C with a total of 10 questions. The paper will carry a total of 100 marks.
Section A, will comprise two (2) questions. Questions 1 will be a multiple-choice question consisting of 10 items, each carrying one (1) mark, making a total of 10 marks. Question 2, will be a matching-item question consisting of five items, each worth one (1) mark, making a total of five (5) marks. Therefore, the section will carry a total of 15 marks
Section B will comprise seven (7) short answer questions. Students will be required to answer all questions. Each question will weigh ten (10) marks, making a total of 70 marks.
Section C, will consist of one (1) essay question, carrying 15 marks.
3.2 016/2 Fine Art 2 (Practical)
This assessment will be a practical paper with a duration of 5:00 hours and 5:50 hours for students with special needs. The paper will consist of two (2) questions. Students will be required to answer all questions, each worth 50 marks. Hence, the whole paper will carry a total of 100 marks.
Note:
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania will provide:
(a) A checklist of required materials for the assessment at least three months before the assessment date.
(b) 3 Hours Advance Instructions before the assessment for preliminary arrangements.
4.0 COMPETENCES TO BE ASSESSED
4.1 016/1 Fine Art 1
The students will be assessed on their ability to:
4.1.1 Demonstrate mastery of concepts, theories and principles of Fine Art.
4.1.1.1 demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of Fine Art; and
4.1.1.2 demonstrate an understanding of Traditional forms of Fine Art in Tanzania.
4.1.2 Create simple works of fine art.
4.1.2.1 making decorations; and
4.1.2.2 using traditional and modern techniques to create works of art.
4.1.3 Demonstrate mastery of the principles of occupational health and environmental care in Fine Art.
4.1.3.1 dispose waste from Fine Art activities; and
4.1.3.2 demonstrate an understanding of ethical conduct in Fine Art.
4.2 016/2 Fine Art 2
The students will be assessed on their ability to Create simple works of fine art.
4.2.1 Making decorations.
4.2.1.1 using traditional and modern techniques to create works of art.
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