Candidates performance was affected by the following weaknesses:

•  inability to read measurements (metre rule, micrometer screw gauge) from instruments/graduated scales to the required accuracy.
• inconsistency in expressing significant figures/decimal places
• wrong conversion of raw  values
• missing units
• poor knowledge of choice of reasonable scales
• over  approximation of evaluated values to 1 s.f instead of 3 s.f required.
• non distinguishing between axes.
• inability to state correct precautions
• poor determination of slopes
• poor  attempts on short structured question

 

       The following remedies were however suggested to overcome these weaknesses:
     

•  qualified and dedicated physics graduates should be employed to teach physics in schools.
• teachers should be motivated to put in extra exercises on practical works
• candidates should be taught examination skills.
• schools should purchase chief examiners reports and make them available for use by teachers
• schools should sponsor their teachers to attend coordination meetings to learn the rudiments for answering practical questions.
• candidates should be expose early to physics practicals
• more drilling exercises on conversion of raw values, and basic concepts in physics should be organized by teachers.