Some weaknesses observed in going through the scripts of the candidates include:
- Poor spelling of technical terms and one-word answers;
- Poor grasp of English Language hence inability to properly express themselves;
- Weak performance in questions requiring detailed explanations and application of knowledge;
- Describing processes in a non-sequential order;
- Answering questions in bullet form;
- Manifest lack of understanding of the demands of the question;
- Poor understanding of certain genetic terms e.g. pure breeding, nucleotide and hybrid.
The following remedies were proffered to overcome these weaknesses:
Teachers should have the relevant qualifications to teach biology;
- Endeavour to complete the syllabus before the onset of the examinations
- Discourage the use of key points by the students.
Students should – prepare adequately for the examinations;
Attempt past question papers before the onset of the examinations