cadidates weakness
The Chief Examiners reported the following as some of the weaknesses of the candidates:
- Inadequate knowledge of the set texts;
- 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 they write legibly.
- 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.