CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
The following weaknesses were shown in the candidates’ work:
- Poor articulation of points
Some candidates failed to express their points in a logical and clear manner.
- Bad expression
Bad expression inhibited some candidates from writing their ideas in a more convincing way.
- 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.
SUGGESTED REMEDIES:
- Candidates must try as much as possible to read history textbook extensively and prepare thoroughly for the examination.
- Candidates should be taught how to answer history question with adequate response in a logical and clear manner.
- Candidates are therefore required to improve on their writing skills so as to enable them present their ideas in a clearer way.
- Teachers should de-emphasize teaching with laborious note taking by concentrating on teaching for understanding and encourage students to make meaningful summary of topics being taught.
- Selective topic teaching from the syllabus should be discouraged so as to have wider coverage and understanding of historical events being taught.
- Qualified History teachers should be allowed to teach the subject so as to adequately impact the required knowledge to the students.