Biology Paper 3 (Practical) WASSCE (PC), 2020

Weakness and Remedies

 

The observed weaknesses of the candidates this year include:

  • Illegible handwriting;
  • Poor expression of answers by using the word ‘helps’ instead of stating the function of a structure directly;
  • Poor spelling of one-word terms;
  • Inability to correctly draw and label the missing parts of the grasshopper;
  • Inability to give an appropriate title to the diagram of the transverse section of a leaf;
  • Inability to classify the grasshopper into its phylum and class and give reasons for the classification;
  • Inability to identify the reflex arc;
  • Inability to state the factors that affect enzymatic actions;
  • Poor understanding of the effect of varying temperatures on enzymes.

The following remedies were proffered to overcome the weaknesses

Candidates should:

  • Cover the syllabus before sitting the examinations;
  • Take the examination only after the completion of the senior secondary school;
  • Attend coaching lessons to learn more;
  • Study past questions and Chief Examiner’s Report;
  • Improve on their spelling of technical terms;
  • Study often and prepare ahead of exams;
  • Read textbooks that have enough description of topics rather than Biology key points;
  • Study questions properly before answering them.