Biology Form Four NECTA CSEE Examination Format

033 BIOLOGY:- For Both School and Private Candidates, this Biology examination format revises and replaces the 2019 version issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).

The format is based on the 2005 Biology syllabus for Ordinary Secondary Education reprinted in 2012. This format revises the examination rubric, without changing the examination objectives, content and competencies.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The examination will assess the extent to which the candidates can:

evaluate the role, influence and importance of biological science in everyday life;
develop capacity to improve and maintain their own health or families and the community;
master fundamental concepts, principles and skills of Biology, and related fields such as agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and veterinary;
develop necessary biological practical skills;
apply scientific skills and procedures in interpreting various biological data;
acquire basic knowledge and apply appropriate skills in combating problems related to HIV, AIDS, STIs, gender, population, environment, drug/substance abuse, sexual and reproductive health; and
develop the ability and desire for self-study, self-confidence and self-advancement in biological sciences and related fields.