Weakness and Remedies
The observed weaknesses of the candidates include:
- Inability to spell properly;
- Poor expressions in questions requiring explanations;
- Poor performance in questions that require application of knowledge;
- Inability to use some technical terms to define some processes.
The following remedies were proffered to overcome the weaknesses:
- Teachers should follow guidelines as outlined in the syllabus for teaching;
- Teachers should be encouraged to attend WAEC main coordination exercise;
- Teachers should study Chief Examiner’s Report
- Standard text books should be used to study;
- Candidates should cover the syllabus before taking the examinations
- Candidates should improve on their written English
- Candidates should try as much as possible to spell properly
- Candidates should read and understand a question properly before attempting it;
- Candidates should read and adhere to instructio
- Candidates should study past questions and Chief Examiner’s Report;