2. FORMAT OF INSTRUMENT
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 12
Written Test (12)
No Item Description
1 Type of instrument Written test
2 Type of items (a) Limited response
(b) Open response
(c) Guided writing
3 Number of questions SECTION A (Error identification of a text)
1 question
SECTION B (Comprehension of a non-linear and information
transfer)
2 questions
3. FORMAT OF INSTRUMENT
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 12 (CONT.)
Written Test (12)
No Item Description
SECTION C (Comprehension of a linear text and poem)
2 questions
SECTION D (Guided writing and novel)
2 questions
Answer ALL questions
4 Marks 100 marks
5 Duration 2 hours
4. FORMAT OF INSTRUMENT
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 12 (CONT.)
Written Test (12)
No Item Description
(a) Knowledge of the language system
(b) Information processing skills (reading comprehension)
(c) Language application skills (writing)
(d) Creativity and language appreciation (reading and writing)
7 Marking method Analytic and holistic
5. FORMAT OF INSTRUMENT
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 13
Oral Test(13)
No Item Description
1 Type of instrument Speaking test Listening test
2 Type of items (a) Limited response
(b) Open response
(a) Multiple-choice
(b) Limited response
3 Type of task Individual Individual
4 Number of question SECTION A
(Reading Aloud)
1 text
SECTION B
(Spoken Interaction)
1 theme
SECTION A
(Short recorded texts)
10 MCQs
SECTION B
(Extended recorded texts)
10 limited respons questions
6. FORMAT OF INSTRUMENT
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 13 (CONT.)
Oral Test(13)
No Item Description
5 Marks 30 marks 20 marks
Total: 50 marks
6 Duration 10 minutes 30 minutes
7 Constructs Constructs
(a) Oral reading skils
(b) Verbal communication skills
Language skills ad information
processing skills (listening
comprehension)
8 Marking method Holistic Analytic and Dichotomous
10. SECTION A
ERROR IDENTIFICATION OF THE TEXT
TAKE NOTE!
There should be one answer for each
line. If a student writes more than one
answer, take only the first answer into
consideration.
11. SECTION A
ERROR IDENTIFICATION OF THE TEXT
Marks are awarded as follows:
* If the candidate identifies two or more errors in a line, no
marks will be awarded
Error identified Error corrected Marks
2
1
0
0
12. SECTION A
ERROR IDENTIFICATION OF THE TEXT
Marking procedures
* If the candidate identifies two or more errors in a line, no
marks will be awarded
Identification of errors Correction of errors Total
10 marks 10 marks 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Example 1 : 14÷2=7
Example 2 : 7÷2=3.5
=4
13. SECTION A
ERROR IDENTIFICATION OF THE TEXT
TAKE NOTE!
1. Answers in capital letters (accepted)
2. Wrong spelling (not accepted)
3. Spelling only in British English
18. TAKE NOTE!
1. Do award marks for answers with minor grammatical errors.
Correct spelling is MANDATORY if the word exist in the text.
2. Do not award marks for over lifting that includes irrelevant
section of the text
3. There should be only one answer for each question. If a
student writes more than one anwer.
SECTION B
COMPREHENSION OF A NON LINEAR TEXT AND
INFORMATION TRANSFER
19. SECTION A
ERROR IDENTIFICATION OF THE TEXT
TAKE NOTE!
There should be one answer for each
line. If a student writes more than one
answer, take only the first answer into
consideration.
22. SECTION C
COMPREHENSION OF A LINEAR TEXT AND POEM
EXAMINERS’ NOTE!
1. Do award marks for answers with minor grammatical and spelling errors that
do not disrupt meaning.
2. Do remember to use your discretion and good judgement for correct answers
that appear different from the suggested answers especially for questions that
require a personal response
3. Do award full marks for intelligent lifting
4. Do not award marks for over lifting that includes irrelevant sections of the text
5. Do not award marks for answers where meaning is totally unintelligible
25. What is expected from the students?
1. Identify the requirements of the task
2. Provide the appropriate content according to the task specified
3. Use and appropriate format
4. Give evidence/reasons to support given response (novel)
5. Use correct grammar, sentence structures and mechanic of writing
6. Use paragraph to organise ideas
7. Elaborate and develop ideas e.g. by adding details, giving reasons or
examples to make reponses more interesting
SECTION D
GUIDED WRITING AND NOVEL