Content Development and Classification of Test Items for Arabic Language (JHS)
Content Areas and Competencies
1. Listening Comprehension (الاستماع)
Competencies:
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Recognize Arabic sounds and phonetic patterns
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Understand spoken Arabic in various contexts
Descriptive Statements:
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Identify vowel sounds (حركات) in spoken words
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Answer questions based on heard dialogues
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Follow simple instructions in Arabic
2. Speaking Skills (المحادثة)
Competencies:
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Engage in basic Arabic conversations
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Pronounce words correctly with proper articulation
Descriptive Statements:
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Conduct a self-introduction in Arabic
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Describe daily activities using the present tense
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Participate in role-plays (e.g., market scenarios)
3. Reading Comprehension (القراءة)
Competencies:
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Read and understand simple Arabic texts
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Identify main ideas and details
Descriptive Statements:
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Read short paragraphs and answer questions
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Identify nouns and verbs in texts
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Summarize simple stories in own words
4. Writing Skills (الكتابة)
Competencies:
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Write simple sentences and paragraphs
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Apply Arabic grammar rules in writing
Descriptive Statements:
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Form correct sentences using the present tense
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Write short letters/emails in Arabic
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Apply proper punctuation (النقاط والفواصل)
5. Grammar (القواعد)
Competencies:
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Apply noun-adjective agreement
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Use correct verb conjugations
Descriptive Statements:
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Identify types of nouns (اسم، فعل، حرف)
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Conjugate regular verbs in present tense
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Apply gender agreement in sentences
6. Vocabulary (المفردات)
Competencies:
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Build everyday Arabic vocabulary
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Understand word roots and patterns
Descriptive Statements:
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Categorize words by themes (family, school)
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Use dictionaries to find word meanings
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Identify common Arabic proverbs
7. Arabic Culture (الثقافة العربية)
Competencies:
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Understand Arab customs and traditions
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Appreciate Arabic literature
Descriptive Statements:
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Discuss major Islamic/Arab festivals
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Read and analyze simple Arabic poetry
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Compare Ghanaian and Arab traditions
Table of Specification (ToS)
| Content Area | L1 (Recall) | L2 (Skill) | L3 (Strategic) | L4 (Extended) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Listening | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 2. Speaking | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 3. Reading | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| 4. Writing | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 5. Grammar | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 |
| 6. Vocabulary | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| 7. Culture | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 8. Dictation (الإملاء) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| Total | 20 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 100 |
Depth of Knowledge Levels:
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L1: Recall letters, vocabulary
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L2: Form basic sentences
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L3: Analyze texts, apply grammar rules
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L4: Create original paragraphs, compare cultures
Teaching Tips:
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Use visual aids for Arabic letter pronunciation
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Incorporate popular Arabic songs for listening practice
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Organize calligraphy competitions to boost engagement
For the past question, click here: https://ntc.gov.gh/practice_test/arabic/
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