Health Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC), 2016

Weakness and Remedies

 

 

The  candidates’ weaknesses include their inability to

  •        express themselves in simple English Language
  •        write correct spellings     
  •        adhere to simple instruction on question paper
  •        name health pioneer associated with the following discoveries i.e blood circulation in

         humans, use of lenses for magnification, immunization of humans, use of antiseptics and
malaria parasite in human blood

  •        state effects of pest infestation in the homes

          -        state ways of preventing drug abuse

  •        state ways of preventing accidents in the school laboratory
  •        state ways by which river water is polluted
  •        explain the term disaster
  • state human activities that affect the environment
  • state ways by which water bodies are polluted
  • list disorders of the digestive system
  • give symptoms of gonorrhea and syphilis
  • state measures that should be taken in maintaining proper sanitation in a community
  • describe the mechanism of inhalation in humans
  • give reasons why people abuse drugs
  • define malnutrition
  • state effects of malnutrition in humans
  • explain the mechanism involved a boy accidentally touches a hot object and quick withdraws his hand

               
  The following remedies were suggested to overcome these weaknesses:

  • recommended textbooks should be used by the tutors and candidates
  • tutors and candidates should pay attention to pioneers in health during teaching and learning
  • candidates should endeavor to cover the syllabus before the commencement of the examination
  • dictionary should be used for correct spellings of terms and words.