Biology Paper 2 Nov/Dec 2015

Candidates Weakness

 

The observed weaknesses of the candidates this year include:

  • inability to correctly group blood, Guinea pig, Hibiscus flower, human skeleton and Plasmodium into their levels of organization;
  • inability to draw diagrams as required ;
  • not drawing to specification, using broken lines/not showing guidelines ;
  • inability to correctly answer questions that require corresponding answers;
  • inability to present points sequentially;
  • writing answers for the factors affecting competition for the factors resulting in overcrowding;
  • poor spelling of some technical terms;
  • writing wrong or unbalanced equation for photosynthesis;
  • inability to give details in their description of terms;
  • drawing the structure of a whole leaf rather than the transverse section of the leaf as required.

 

The following remedies were proffered to overcome these weaknesses:

  • candidates should learn spellings of biological and scientific words/terms;
  • candidates should pay attention to diagrams especially drawing of internal structures;
  • candidates should read textbooks that have enough description of topics rather than Biology key points;
  • candidates should study past questions and Chief Examiner’s Report;
  • candidates should study often and prepare ahead of exams.