MESP Tanzania Standard Two Midterm Exams March 2024

What is Examination?

Examination in education is defined as the evaluation of the understanding of the knowledge of a person. The assessment can be done in the form of a formal test. 

What is examination is often misconstrued but is taken to check the knowledge of a student of a particular subject.

Different exams are being conducted at different levels. The exams conducted in schools and colleges test students’ knowledge of all the subjects being taught.

The objectives of Primary School Examinations are : 

1. To assess learners’ skills and knowledge gained in the different subjects at primary school level

2. To assess learners understanding of the basic skills and abilities in reading, writing and arithmetic and the extent that they can use such skills in solving pertinent problems in life

3. To identify learners with the capacity to continue with secondary education and other training institutions.

How to Download  Examinations

1. Click on the Download link given (Subject name) E.g. English Languag

2. Download option and link will open in a new page (Google drive page)

3. You will find download icon ⇩ click on that as shown below

3. The File (Examination file) will start to download automatically

4. After download is complete go direct to your device phone/PC/Computer to view past papers.

Importance of examinations

The exam includes a variety of questions like objective, subjective, one-word, etc. Each question in the exam is assigned marks according to the level of knowledge it requires. 

The students are required to answer the questions asked in exams. Marks are given based on the quality of answers given by a student in their examination. 

Evaluation is done based on marks obtained in the exam. 

Examination in education is conducted to check the regular performance of the students. 

The importance of examination in education in detail below:

1. Time management 

During examinations, students are required to prepare all the lessons within the given time.

This teaches them how to manage their time effectively and cover the syllabus efficiently. 

2. Develops memory power 

In examinations, students have to retain and recall many subject matters taught by the teacher at the same time. 

This builds their memory power and helps them learn things for a longer time.

3. Develops analytical skills 

Examination helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These skills are very beneficial to the students for their future studies and careers.

4. Scholarship 

Scholarships are given to students based on their performances in examinations. 

Therefore, it is necessary to conduct regular examinations for the welfare and effective studies of the students.