CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
The observed weaknesses are as follows:
- majority of the candidates could not draw British Standard symbols;
- poor communication skills;
- inability to differentiate between procedures and steps;
- majority of the were not versed in motors and generators;
- majority of the candidates could not define terms like earthing and earth electrode;
- majority of the candidates did not have practical experiences;
- inability to differentiate between sources of danger and courses of electric shock.
The following remedies were however suggested:
`- candidates should be introduced to practical and field experiences;
- qualified teachers should be recruited to teach the subject;
- candidates should be familiar with the examination syllabus;
- candidates should learn more about motors and generators;
- teachers should cover the topics in the teaching syllabus before examinations commence;
- candidates should improve their study habit.