Candidate's Weakness

The Chief Examiners reported the following as some of the candidates' weaknesses:




• Inadequate knowledge of the set texts;

• Poor handwriting;

• Illegible handwriting;

• Inability to make references to texts;

• Poor knowledge of literary appreciation.

• Wrong interpretation of questions.

• Writing of Irrelevancies.

• Inability to write good English.

• Poor expression.

• Lack of originality in answers given.



Suggested Remedies




To remedy the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners suggested that:




• Candidates should buy and read the set texts.

• Candidates should not depend on key points and summary notes.

• Candidates should make references to the set texts.

• Candidates should ensure that their handwritings are readable.

• Candidates should read the questions and make sure they understand what is required of them before answering the questions.

• Qualified teachers should be employed to teach Literature-In-English.

• Teachers should attend workshops and seminars occasionally to acquaint themselves with the demands of the subject.