017 MUSIC (For Both School and Private Students)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Music format for the Form Two National Assessment is
based on the Music 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 test students' ability to:
2.1 demonstrate mastery of music concepts, theories and
principles of music;
2.2 create and perform music; and
2.3 demonstrate mastery of the use of ICT in music.
3.0 THE ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
The Music assessment will consist of one (1) theory paper
lasting 2:30 hours. For students with special needs, the duration of the
assessment will be 2:55 hours. The paper will be divided into sections A, B and
C with a total of 10 questions. Students will be required to answer all the
questions in each section. The paper will carry a total of 100 marks.
Section A will consist of two (2) objective
questions. Question 1 will include ten (10) multiple-choice items, each
carrying one (1) mark, making a total of ten (10) marks. Question 2 will be a
matching items question with five (5) items, each worth one (1) mark, making a
total of five (5) marks. Therefore, this section will carry 15 marks.
Section B will have seven (7) short answers
questions, each worth ten (10) marks. Thus, this section will carry a total of
70 marks.
Section C will consist of one (1) 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 music concept, theories and
principles.
- 4.1.1
demonstrate an understanding of the music concept, theories and principles
of music; and
- 4.1.2
demonstrate an understanding of the principles of reading and writing
music.
4.2 Create and perform music.
- 4.2.1
sing local and foreign songs; and
- 4.2.2
play local and foreign musical instruments.
4.3 Demonstrate mastery of the use of ICT in music.
- 4.3.1
use ICT programs to write music.
5.0 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION FOR 017 MUSIC
Main Competence 1: Demonstrate mastery of
concept, theories and principles of Music
Specific Competence 1.1: Demonstrate an
understanding of the concept, theories and principles of Music
- Skills
Tested: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating,
Creating
- Number
of Items: 10
- Percentage
Weight: 52.64%
Specific Competence 1.2: Demonstrate an
understanding of the principles of reading and writing Music
- Skills
Tested: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating,
Creating
- Number
of Items: Included above
- Percentage
Weight: Included above
Main Competence 2: Create and perform Music
Specific Competence 2.1: Sing local and foreign
songs
- Skills
Tested: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating,
Creating
- Number
of Items: 8
- Percentage
Weight: 42.10%
Specific Competence 2.2: Play local and foreign
musical instruments
- Skills
Tested: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating,
Creating
- Number
of Items: Included above
- Percentage
Weight: Included above
Main Competence 3: Demonstrate mastery of the
use of ICT in music
Specific Competence 3.1: Use ICT programs to
write music
- Skills
Tested: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating,
Creating
- Number
of Items: 1
- Percentage
Weight: 5.26%
Total Number of Items: 19
Total Percentage Weight: 100%

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