Observation

The performance of candidates in this question was average.

In part (a), majority of the candidates could not explain the procedure for conducting a toss in the game of table tennis.

In part (b), majority of the candidates mentioned the benefits of intra-mural sports competition.

The expected answers are as follow:
9. (a)    Explanation on the procedure for conducting a toss in the game of table tennis

1. The umpire invites the two opposing players for a toss
2. Each player chooses one side of the coin/bat
3. The umpire spins the coin/bat
4. The winner of the toss has the option of  choosing the end / choice of delivery of the first service

   (b)     Benefits of intra-mural sports competition

1. It provides opportunities for participation in physical activities
2. It provides good physical and mental health
3. It affords the participants opportunity to engage in activities of their own choice
4. It encourages mass participation
5. It creates avenue for the development of sportsmanship.
6. It trains the participation to form the habits of spending their leisure time wisely
7. Opportunity to develop sports skills
8. Enhances character development
9. Enhances social development
10. It promotes cooperation, tolerance, unity and friendship.
11. It serves as a medium of selecting the best athletes
12. It promotes self-confidence, awareness and actualization
13. It provides opportunity for discovering talent