Candidates' Weakness
From the performance of the candidates, not many of them prepared for the paper. The main weaknesses observed are:
- Lack of understanding of the basics, basic principles, theories and their applications.
- Lack of exposure through assignments, tutorials and practice.
- Lack of appropriate units or incorrectly stated units for calculations
- Little sign of any form of very serious preparation for the paper.
(b) Suggested Remedy
The remedy for the above weaknesses is to:
- expose the candidates to the basics, principles and theories of this subject and their applications by engaging qualified and well-motivated teachers
- give assignments, tutorials and practice questions to the students and to grade/mark them.
- candidates should be reminded on the importance of unit in calculations.
- prepare for the paper and endeavour to practice very well