Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 Creative Arts and Sports Paper 2 (Theory) End Term 3 2025 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. A comprehensive marking scheme with answers and explanations for all questions is provided at the end of the document.

  This is a theory examination paper containing two sections: Section A (Multiple Choice) and Section B (Structured Questions). The paper consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and three parts of structured questions. It is marked out of a total of 100 marks and is to be completed by learners within a duration of 2 hours.

  The exam assesses knowledge across the three main areas of the subject:

  • Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (40 Marks)
    • This section tests a broad range of factual knowledge across Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Sports.
    • Performing Arts: Questions cover music theory (notes, stave, time signatures), melody, storytelling elements, traditional Kenyan dances (Isukuti, Mwomboko), and types of musical instruments.
    • Visual Arts: Topics include colour theory, drawing techniques (stippling, shading), art genres (still life), principles of art (balance), and Kenyan crafts like beadwork, basketry, and carving.
    • Sports: Questions assess knowledge of techniques and rules in javelin, athletics starts, football, netball, handball, swimming, and indigenous games like tug of war, as well as sports values such as fair play and discipline.
  • Section B: Structured Questions (60 Marks)
    • This section requires more detailed, written answers and is divided into three parts:
    • Part 1 (Performing Arts): Learners are required to define musical terms, list qualities of a melody, write a simple melody on a stave, and explain characteristics of Kenyan folk songs and dances.
    • Part 2 (Visual Arts): This part involves defining art terms, explaining elements of art, illustrating drawing techniques, and drawing a colour wheel.
    • Part 3 (Sports): Learners are asked to identify parts of sports facilities, state rules, and describe techniques and strategies used in games like handball, javelin, and netball.
• Length:

  14 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  CREATIVE ARTS & SPORTS

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