(a) Candidates’ Weaknesses
Majority of the candidates were reported to have showed that they had little
understanding of the contents of the examination syllabus. This was evident in
their responses to:
(i) acronyms;
(ii) basic programming and
(iii) use of keywords in defining terms.
(b) Suggested Remedies
It was suggested that, to correct these weaknesses:
- that candidates be exposed to more laboratory sessions to enable them develop appropriate skills and hence, deeper understanding of the syllabus content;
- the subject should be handled by qualified and well-motivated teachers;
- efforts should be made to expose the candidates to the basics, principles and theories of this subject.