065 Business Studies Form Two Necta Format Examination 2026
065 BUSINESS STUDIES (For Both School and Private
Students)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This assessment format is based on the Business Studies
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 emphasizes 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 the students' ability to:
2.1 demonstrate mastery of business knowledge;
2.2 solve social challenges using business skills; and
2.3 apply business knowledge in various contexts.
3.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
There will be one (1) theory paper, which will take 2:30
hours. For students with special needs, the duration of the assessment will be
2:55 hours. The paper will consist of nine (9) questions in sections A, B and
C. The student will be required to answer all questions. The paper will carry a
total of 100 marks.
Section A will comprise two (2) objective
questions. Question 1 will consist of 10 multiple-choice items. Each item will
carry one (1) mark, making a total of 10 marks. Question 2 will be a matching
items question with five (5) items. Each item will carry one (1) mark, making a
total of five (5) marks. Therefore, the section will carry a total of 15 marks.
Section B will consist of four (4) short answer
questions. The student will be required to answer all the questions. Each
question will carry 10 marks, making a total of 40 marks.
Section C will consist of three (3) structured
questions on case studies and projects. The student will be required to answer
all questions. Each question will carry 15 marks, making a total of 45 marks.
4.0 COMPETENCES TO BE ASSESSED
Students will be assessed in the following competences:
4.1 demonstrating mastery of the concepts, theories and
principles of Business Education;
4.2 demonstrating mastery of the basic skills of operating a small-scale
business; and
4.3 applying business theories to real-life situations.
5.0 TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR 065 BUSINESS STUDIES
Main Competence 1: Demonstrating mastery of
business knowledge
Specific Competence 1.1: Demonstrating mastery
of the concepts, theories and principles of Business Education
- Skills
Tested: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating,
Creating
- Number
of Items: 13
- Percentage
Weight: 72.22%
Main Competence 2: Solving social challenges
using business skills
Specific Competence 2.1: Demonstrating mastery
of the basic skills of operating a small-scale business
- Skills
Tested: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating,
Creating
- Number
of Items: 4
- Percentage
Weight: 22.2%
Main Competence 3: Applying business knowledge
in various contexts
Specific Competence 3.1: Application of business
theories to real-life situations
- Skills
Tested: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating,
Creating
- Number
of Items: 1
- Percentage
Weight: 5.6%
Total Number of Items: 18
Total Percentage Weight: 100%
