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Key Facts: NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198 Exam
8198
NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language syllabus code
NIED NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language Syllabus Advanced Subsidiary (2020)
60/40
Paper 1 / Paper 2 weighting (%)
NIED NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language Syllabus assessment grid (§6.2)
2h 15m
Duration of each of Paper 1 and Paper 2
NIED NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language Syllabus paper descriptions (§6.3)
120–150
Paper 1 directed writing word guidance per (b) task
NIED NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language Syllabus / DNEA examiners’ reports
500–600
Typical Paper 2 continuous writing word guidance per answer
NIED NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language Syllabus §6.3 / DNEA examiners’ reports
a–e
Grade scale (a highest; e lowest pass; U ungraded)
NIED NSSCAS grade descriptions
mhw
Official assessment language (Thimbukushu)
Registry officialLanguages / NIED Thimbukushu First Language programme
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (English study adaptation)
OpenExamPrep
NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198 is examined by DNEA through two components: Reading and Directed Writing (60%) and Writing (40%), with grades a–e. Official tasks are extended Thimbukushu analysis and writing — not a full MCQ paper. This page’s 100 free questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation (Thimbukushu language items OK with English explanations, disclosed) aligned to NIED/DNEA competencies — not an official past paper or two-component simulation.
Sample NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198 Practice Questions
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1Which components make up the official DNEA assessment for NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198?
2What is the weighting of Paper 1 Reading and Directed Writing in NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198?
3What is the weighting of Paper 2 Writing in NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198?
4How long is each of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for syllabus 8198?
5In Paper 1, which question is compulsory?
6After answering compulsory Question 1 in Paper 1, what further choice must candidates make?
7How many raw marks is Paper 1 worth before weighting?
8How many raw marks is Paper 2 worth before weighting?
9According to the NIED scheme, what is the overall balance of assessment objectives between reading (YY1) and writing (YY2)?
10What grades are used to report NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language results?
About the NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198 Exam
NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language (8198) is Namibia’s Advanced Subsidiary senior secondary first-language Thimbukushu qualification for Grade 12. The NIED syllabus (2020; implementation and first examination 2021) integrates advanced reading with language-and-style analysis, short directed writing based on source texts, and extended imaginative or argumentative/discursive continuous writing, assessed in Thimbukushu under a two-paper DNEA scheme after NSSCO foundation.
Assessment
Paper 1 Reading and Directed Writing (2h 15m, 60 marks, 60%): common African-languages paper set in English, answered in Thimbukushu; answer compulsory Question 1 plus either Question 2 or 3; each question has (a) language-and-style commentary [20 marks] and (b) directed writing of 120–150 words [10 marks] based on a text of about 600 words. Paper 2 Writing (2h 15m, 40 marks, 40%): Section A imaginative writing (narrative/descriptive) and Section B writing for an audience (argumentative/discursive); answer one question from each section (about 500–600 words, or two pieces of 250–300 words when the item requires it). Combined total 100 marks with grades a–e.
Time Limit
Paper 1: 2 hours 15 minutes; Paper 2: 2 hours 15 minutes
Passing Score
Grades a–e (a = highest; e = lowest satisfactory); ungraded (U) indicates failure to reach the pass standard
Exam Fee
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees. (Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment (DNEA), Namibia)
NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198 Exam Content Outline
Reading & Language Analysis
Purpose, audience, tone and language devices on polemic, narrative and descriptive texts; quotation-supported style commentary for (a) tasks.
Directed Writing & Register
Speeches, letters, story continuations and related formats in 120–150 words, basing content on the passage while using mainly own words.
Imaginative Writing (Paper 2A)
Narrative and descriptive continuous writing with planning, cohesion, sensory detail and accurate Thimbukushu language.
Argumentative & Discursive Writing (Paper 2B)
Audience-focused argument and discussion with thesis, linked paragraphs, persuasive devices and controlled register.
Scheme, AOs & Grades
60/40 paper weights, Q1 compulsory + Q2/Q3 choice, KUT1–3 and KUTJ1–5 objectives, and a–e grade criteria.
How to Pass the NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grades a–e (a = highest; e = lowest satisfactory); ungraded (U) indicates failure to reach the pass standard
- Assessment: Paper 1 Reading and Directed Writing (2h 15m, 60 marks, 60%): common African-languages paper set in English, answered in Thimbukushu; answer compulsory Question 1 plus either Question 2 or 3; each question has (a) language-and-style commentary [20 marks] and (b) directed writing of 120–150 words [10 marks] based on a text of about 600 words. Paper 2 Writing (2h 15m, 40 marks, 40%): Section A imaginative writing (narrative/descriptive) and Section B writing for an audience (argumentative/discursive); answer one question from each section (about 500–600 words, or two pieces of 250–300 words when the item requires it). Combined total 100 marks with grades a–e.
- Time limit: Paper 1: 2 hours 15 minutes; Paper 2: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Exam fee: A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language 8198?
It is Namibia’s Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary Level Thimbukushu First Language qualification for Grade 12, with learning content framed by NIED (syllabus code 8198, 2020) and national examinations administered by DNEA (first examination 2021).
How is NSSCAS Thimbukushu First Language assessed?
Two components: Paper 1 Reading and Directed Writing (2h 15m, 60 marks, 60%) and Paper 2 Writing (2h 15m, 40 marks, 40%). Paper 1 requires compulsory Question 1 plus either Question 2 or 3; each question has a language-style (a) part and a 120–150-word directed-writing (b) part. Paper 2 requires one imaginative and one argumentative/discursive response. Combined weighting totals 100 with grades a–e.
What grade is needed to pass?
Learners are graded a–e. Grade a is the highest and grade e is the lowest satisfactory grade described in the Advanced Subsidiary framework; ungraded (U) means the candidate did not reach the pass standard.
How much does the exam cost?
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular at the time of writing. Confirm fees with DNEA or your centre, and do not use NAMCOL tuition amounts as the national exam fee.
Are these official DNEA examination questions?
No. Official assessment is in Thimbukushu across extended reading analysis, directed writing and continuous writing. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation; Thimbukushu language items include English explanations and are disclosed as such.
What language is the official exam in?
Thimbukushu (ISO 639-3 code mhw). Paper 1 is a common African-languages paper set in English and answered in Thimbukushu; Paper 2 is set in English and answered in Thimbukushu. OpenExamPrep publishes one English-medium practice URL as a study aid, not an official English sitting or translation of the full assessment environment.