Weakness and Remedies
The observed weaknesses of the candidates include:
- inability to spell correctly;
- inability to define terms properly;
- poor interpretation of questions;
- poor adherence to rubrics and instructions;
- poorpresentation of points;
- inability to sequentially describe the First Aid treatment that should be given to a student who had a deep cut on the leg;
- inability to properly discuss cholera under the following headings: causative agent; mode of transmission;signs and symptoms and prevention.
The following remedies were suggested to overcome these weaknesses:
- standard text books should be used to study;
- candidates should coverthe 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 instructions;
- candidates should study past questions and Chief Examiner’s Report;
- candidates should avoid copying answers.