waecE-LEARNING
Chemistry Paper 2,Nov/Dec 2012  
Questions:   1 2 3 4 7 8   Main
General Comments
Weakness/Remedies
Strength




weakness/remedies

CCANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES AND SUGGESTED REMEDIES

The weaknesses associated with the  performance of candidates include:

  • lack of understanding of the demand of the questions;
  • poor mathematical skills;
  • poor knowledge of electronic configuration;
  • omission of important words/items in statement of laws and definitions;
  • inability to answer correctly question that has to do with explanations;
  • poor knowledge of solubility;
  • poor knowledge of hybridization;
  • poor knowledge of ionic and half cell equations.

The following remedies were however suggested:
Candidates should:

  • acquire relevant textbooks;
  • cover all aspects of the syllabus;
  • familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of chemistry;
  • learn to express themselves clearly when answering questions that required explanation;
  • prepare adequately for the examination.

 

Teachers should

    • improve on their teaching methods and techniques;
    • be adequately remunerated.
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