Physics (Essay) Paper 2 WASSCE (PC), 2018

Weakness and Remedies

 

 

  • Poor understanding of questions in:
    • fibre optics;
    • satellite orbiting the earth;
    • NAND gates and truth table;
    • atomic/modern physics, etc .

Based on the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners recommended as follows:

  • Federal and State Ministries of Education should organize workshop and seminars for teachers in Physics.
  • Qualified and experience Physics teachers should be prioritized during recruitment exercise.
  • Candidates should study and not read Physics
  • Teachers should encouraged student on the right approach in solving Mathematical problems
  • Candidates should practice exercises from recommended textbooks.