Candidates' Weaknesses
The following weaknesses were shown in the candidates’ work:
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(i) Skimpy answers
Short and one-sentence answers were observed in some of the candidates’ responses to the questions. This was a result of inadequate preparation and inability to read extensively which considerably limited their expression of ideas; and eventually prevented them from scoring good marks.
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(ii) Poor articulation of points
Some candidates failed to express their points in a logical and clear manner. They muddled up their points and thereby rendered their ideas unfathomable. This definitely prevented such candidates from getting good marks from the examiners.
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(iii) Bad expression
Bad expression inhibited some candidates from writing their ideas in a more convincing way. Their work was replete with poor tenses and grammatical errors and this affected their results.
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(iv) Violation of rubric
Although a very few candidates committed rubric violation, it is worth pointing out that this a challenge to their performances. That was a situation where candidates answered beyond the required number of questions expected in the whole paper or each section of the paper. Some candidates were culpable of this and their overall performances were affected.
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(v) Misinterpretation of question
Despite the clarity and simplicity of the questions presented, some candidates found them difficult to interpret. The expected responses from the candidates were not met. They therefore gave inadequate and inappropriate points which did not earn them good marks.
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