The following points were observed as the candidates weaknesses:

• disregard to instructions e.g. plotting of certain graphs to start from origin (0,0) but were disregarded.
• inconsistencies in number of d.p. and s.f.
• inability to make correct deductions from graph e.g. significance of the slope of Q1 in alternative A.
• poor computational skills.
• inability to adhere strictly to the rubric
• inability to record measured data to the required degree of accuracy.
• poor responses to the questions on the theories of the experiments.
• Inability to interpret and understand the demands of the questions.

 

To remedy these weaknesses, it was supported that:

• schools should endeavour to engage Physics graduates to teach Physics in their schools.
• teachers should be encouraged to attend workshops and coordination meetings.
• candidates should engage in a lot of laboratory work before their final examination.
• practical items should be provided adequately and timely.