MATHEMATICS 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.
MATHEMATICS 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.
043 MATHEMATICS
(For Both School and Private Students)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Form Two National Assessment Format for Mathematics has been prepared in accordance with the Mathematics Syllabus for
Ordinary Secondary Education issued by the Tanzania Institute of Education in 2023.
Basically, the format describes the skills to be tested, the number of items, the percentage weight per competence(s) and specific competences outlined in the Mathematics Syllabus.
It aims to serve as a guideline for assessors to evaluate the mathematical competences and skills acquired by students during
their two years of secondary education.
2.0 MAIN COMPETENCES
The assessment will test the students’ ability to demonstrate mastery of:
2.1 mathematical language;
2.2 basic concepts in geometry and algebra; and
2.3 basic concepts in coordinate geometry, trigonometry, circles, vectors, probability and statistics.
3.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
The Mathematics assessment will comprise one (1) paper lasting for
2:30 hours. For students with special needs, the duration of the assessment will be 3:20 hours. The paper will consist of 10
questions. The student will be required to answer all the questions. Each question will carry 10 marks, making a total of 100 marks for the
whole paper.
Note: Students will be allowed to use non-programmable calculators.
4.0 COMPETENCES TO BE ASSESSED
Students will be assessed in the following competences:
4.1 Demonstrating mastery of mathematical language.
4.1.1 using numerical skills in different contexts;
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