Candidates' Weakness
The Chief Examiner observed that the candidates showed weaknesses in the following areas:
- Inverse function
- Use of substitution method in solving Integration
- Binomial Probability
- Relating Arithmetic Progression (A.P.) to Geometric Progression (G.P.)
- Vectors Resolution of forces
- Inability to identify the principle or concepts to be used in solving a problem
- Adherence to the rubrics of questions
- Poor interpretation of questions
- Construction of Histogram with unequal class interval
- Internal and External Division of Lines
- Application of logarithms
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SUGGESTED REMEDIES
The Chief Examiner suggested that to overcome the challenges stated, the following remedies should be considered:
- Qualified Further Mathematics teachers should be employed to teach the
subject.
- School Proprietors and Government should organize seminars and workshops
to improve the teaching of the subject.
- Candidates should be encouraged to read questions carefully and understand
their requirements before attempting them.
- Teachers and candidates are encouraged to cover the syllabus while preparing
for examination so as to enhance performance.
- Teachers should endeavour to use interactive method while teaching in the
class.