Candidates’ weaknesses were observed in these areas:

1. Majority of the candidates were unable to write up to the required number of pages and words. i.e. 2½ pages and 300 words respectively.

1. Literature Texts – Some candidates found it difficult answering questions on the literature texts. This simply attested to the fact that they did not read the prescribed set-books.

 

1. Candidates used their religious experience to answer questions on customs and institutions.

1. Some candidates wrote illegibly.

 

         SUGGESTED REMEDIES

• Teachers should let the students know the actual length required on the essay writing and also intimate them of its contribution to their marks beforehand.
• Teachers should instruct students to buy the recommended literature texts to enable them prepare well for the examination.
• Teachers should drill the student on how to write official letters, bearing in mind the general format and content.
• Nigerian languages should be made compulsory in schools so as to change  the students’ attitude towards this subject.