Weakness and Remedies

The observed weaknesses of the candidates include:

• inability to spell correctly;
• inability to define terms properly;
• poor interpretation of questions;
• poor adherence to rubrics and instructions;
• poorpresentation of points;
• inability to sequentially describe the First Aid treatment that should be given to a student who had a deep cut on the leg;
• inability to properly discuss cholera under the following headings: causative agent; mode of transmission;signs and symptoms and prevention.

The following remedies were suggested to overcome these weaknesses:

• standard text books should be used to study;
• candidates should coverthe syllabus before taking the examinations;
• candidates should improve on their written English;
• candidates should try as much as possible to spell properly;
• candidates should read and understand a question properly before attempting it;
• candidates should read and adhere to instructions;
• candidates should study past questions and Chief Examiner’s Report;

• candidates should avoid copying answers.