Candidates' weaknesses were observed in the following areas:
- Content - Some candidates were unable to write up to 300 words as
required in essay writing and this affected their obtainable marks.
- Mechanical Accuracy - Most of the candidates could not write Igbo
words with the official orthography and this dearth their chances of
obtaining good marks in essay writing.
- Literature Set Books - Many candidates showed poor mastery of the
literature set books in the Literature part of the question.
Suggested Remedies Includes:
- Candidates should be encouraged to buy the recommended set books and
read them before the examination.
- Teachers should put in their best when teaching to enable the candidates
understands the language and be able to write it well.
- Government and Proprietors should employ qualified Igbo graduates to
teach the subject in their schools respectively.