Foods and Nutrition Paper 2, Aug./Sept. 2020

  • A SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES AND SUGGESTED REMEDIES FOR OVERCOMING THESE WEAKNESSES

Candidates’ major weaknesses include

  • Poor command of English language;
  • Lack of mastery of the topics covered in the paper;
  • They seem to have little knowledge of the technicality of the subject;
  • Spelling errors;
  •  Misinterprets some question e.g micro nutrients to macro nutrients.
  • They were highlight factors that determine the quality of a blender;
  •  They were unable to state function of flour, sugar and eggs in sponge cake.

 

In order to overcome the weaknesses above

Candidates should - endeavour to research and study before going to class;

  • ensure a comprehensive teaching of the topics in the syllabus;
  • pay diligent attention to the practical aspect of the subject and
  • expose candidates to projects that will teach detailed rudiments of the subject.;
  • prepare candidates on the appropriate techniques of answering questions.
  •  strive to have in depth knowledge of the subject;
  •  they should take advantage of technology for productive research on the subject matter;
  • study hard, prepare for examinations;
  • work on their command of English Language.