The Chief Examiner observed that candidates did not perform very well in the following areas:
- Fractions and decimals
- Logarithmic equations
- Vectors
- mechanics
- Resolution of coplanar forces
- SUGGESTED REMEDIES
The following remedies were suggested by the Chief Examiner:
- Candidates were encouraged to cover all the topics in the syllabus while preparing for the examination
- Candidates were encouraged to adhere to the rubrics of the question especially with regards to the degree of accuracy
- WAEC was encouraged to set questions in these weak areas more regularly in order to encourage teachers and candidates to put in more effort in learning them
- Candidates were encouraged to avail themselves of past WASSCE Further Mathematics questions while preparing for the examination