Weakness and Remedies
Candidates were unable to:
- outline the procedure for obtaining groundnut haulm;
- state the benefits that farm animals derive from feeding on groundnut haulm;
- name the pests which could attack land snail;
- give the disadvantages of using bamboo on an animal farm;
- state the disadvantages of using plastic bucket;
- state the importance of ear tag in animal production;
draw the head of a cock;
- state the responses of chicks to different temperatures.
Consequent on the weaknesses observed from the candidates’ scripts, the Chief Examiners recommended as follow:
(i) Only competent graduates of Animal Science/Production should be saddled with the responsibility of teaching the subject in Senior Secondary Schools
(ii) Animal Husbandry should be taught as a practical oriented subject through laboratory
activities, field trips, excursions, etc
(iii) Adequate facilities and textbooks on Animal Husbandry should be made available to enhance the teaching-learning of Animal Husbandry in Senior Secondary Schools.
(iv) Teachers should make drawing of agricultural specimens a part of candidates’assignments
(v) Teachers should ensure adequate coverage of the syllabus
(vi) Improved reading culture among candidates is advocated