Candidates' Weakness
The Chief Examiner reported that candidates showed poor skill in the following areas:
- Wrong use of application packages in performing task;
- Poor practical skills in CorelDraw application;
- Inability to Group objects in CorelDraw;
- Inability to state the steps followed in performing a task;
- Inability to measure distance between shapes in MS Word;
- Poor skill on displaying formula in MS Excel;
- Non-adherence to rubrics.
SUGGESTED REMEDIES
Based on the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners recommended the following remedies:
- Teachers should ensure that there are sufficient practical classes before the examination;
- Candidates were encouraged to practice well before the examination;
- Candidates should study the features and use of all application software listed in the curriculum;
- Students should always read instructions carefully before attempting questions in examinations.
- More hands-on should be done using CorelDraw application.