Biology Paper 2 WASSCE (PC), 2022

Weakness and Remedies

 

The observed weaknesses of the candidates include:

  • inability to give the conditions for reproduction in bacteria;
  • poor explanation of the role of stomata in transpiration;
  • inability to define biological terms like organic evolution;
  • poor drawing of villus;
  • inability to give a title to the diagram;
  • inability to label the diagram;
  • inability to draw diagram to specification;
  • using plural instead of singular for a guideline;
  • using un-ruled guidelines;
  • inability to put (X) as a sign for crossing;
  • inability to cross gametes correctly.

The following remedies were proffered to overcome the weaknesses:

  • candidates should take the examinations only after covering the syllabus;

            -     candidates should try to improve on their written expression and spelling ability;
-     candidates should read and understand a question properly before attempting it;
-     candidates should read and adhere to instructions;
-     candidates should study past questions and Chief Examiners’ Report;

  • candidates should shunmalpractice;
  • the general principles and terms used in Biology should be studied with practical examples.