CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES

Some of the weaknesses observed in the candidates’ scripts were:

-           Insufficient preparation for the examination as reflected in the candidates’ deficient knowledge of the double entry principles and rudiments of bookkeeping.
-           Candidates responses to question three (3) which was on entrepreneurship was not properly answered as expected by examiner in terms of presentation of answers.
-           Many of the candidates avoided question seven (7) and the few of them who attempted it performed poorly. This was practice question on petty cash book which required candidates to restore the float mid-way.
-           Poor knowledge of the procedures involved in bookkeeping as regards stock valuation in question nine (9).       
-           Candidates’ failure to adhere to rubrics and instructions.

SUGGESTED REMEDIES

1. Candidates should prepare very well by covering all aspects of the syllabus before writing the examination.
2. The candidates should learn the proper use of English grammar to enable them express their points clearly and correctly.
3. During examination revision, teachers should not only concentrate on SS3 topics but cover both the SS1 and SS2 topics respectively.
4. Candidates should make use of standard texts in their studies as recommended by the West African Examinations Council.
5. Teachers should thoroughly teach the candidates on rudiments of bookkeeping with emphasis on the candidates’ understanding of double entry principles and practical aspects of bookkeeping.
6. Teachers should endeavour to cover all the aspects of the syllabus with adequate attention given to individual candidate’s aptitude through practice questions and assignments.
7. Government should recruit and train more teachers with qualifications in Accounting Education to teach the subject in schools.