Candidates' Weakness
Candidates’ major weaknesses include
- Poor command of English language;
- Lack of mastery of the topics covered in the paper;
- They seem to have little knowledge of the technicality of the subject;
- Spelling errors;
- Misinterpretation of some question e.g. vitamin B3 to vitamin B12, fruit to citrus fruit , salt to iodised salt,
- They were unable to sequentially describe how to make fruit drink;
- They could not write out the rule that guide the preparation of left over foods;
- They were unable to state ways of collecting information for new recipes;
- They were unable to write ways by which research can help encourage the use of local foodstuffs;
- They were unable to state the effect of advertisement on the consumers.
In order to overcome these weaknesses:
Teachers should - Endeavour to research and study before going to class;
- Ensure a comprehensive teaching of the topics in the syllabus;
- Pay diligent attention to the practical aspect of the subject;
- Expose candidates to projects that will teach detailed rudiments of the subject.;
- Prepare candidates on the appropriate techniques of answering questions.
Candidates - Should strive to have in depth knowledge of the subject;
- Should take advantage of technology for productive research on the subject matter;
- Should study hard and prepare for examinations;
- Should work on their command of English Language.