GENERAL STUDIES NEW EXAMINATION FORMAT
111 GENERAL STUDIES
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This examination format is a revised version of the 2015 format issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania.
The format is based on the General Studies Syllabus of 2009 for Advanced Level of Secondary Education.
The revised format is in line with the competence based approach aiming at measuring the candidates’ competences in higher order thinking skills. However, there is no change in the examination content.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The General Studies examination will assess the extent to which the candidate can:
2.1 communicate effectively information and ideas on socio-economic issues affecting the world today;
2.2 demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and rational decision making skills;
2.3 describe the contemporary/cross cutting issues that affect or are likely to affect society;
2.4 appreciate the roles and responsibilities of the candidate in the society;
2.5 demonstrate the spirit of patriotism and moral values; and
2.6 show skills related to independent learning and search for new knowledge.
3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES
The examination will generally test the candidates’ ability to:
3.1 communicate effectively on socio–economic issues affecting the world today;
3.2 analyse issues and make decisions in an ethical and mature manner;
3.3 deal with contemporary and cross-cutting issues affecting or likely to affect the society;
3.4 participate effectively in activities which help to develop and maintain a progressive and just society;
3.5 think critically, solve problems and be self-reliant;
3.6 show understanding of the process and the practice of democracy;
3.7 learn independently and search for new knowledge; and
3.8 participate actively in playing their roles and performing their responsibilities in the society
4.0 THE EXAMINATION RUBRIC
There will be one paper will last for three (3) hours. The paper will consist of seven (7) essay-type questions.
Candidates will be required to answer a total of five (5) questions, of which question number one (1) will be compulsory.
Each question will carry twenty (20) marks. Therefore, the paper will weigh 100 marks.
5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENTS
The candidates will be assessed in the following topics:
