Candidates Weakness
Some of the candidates were unable to:
- take correct measurements using the protractor;
- convert the measured raw values to actual values using the given scale;
- round up evaluated values to the required number of decimal places (d.p);
- chose reasonable scales for graphs involving small slope;
- correctly evaluate slope;
- attach their traces as required in question 2;
- respond correctly to questions on theory of the experiments.
The suggested remedies were as follows:
- Schools should sponsor their teachers to attend WAEC main coordination and marking exercise to learn the rudiments for answering practical questions.
- Schools should employ qualified and experience Physics teachers.
- Teachers should put in more effort in training of candidates in the art of reporting experiments in Physics.
- Candidates should be more studious.
- Candidates should be exposed early enough to the rudiments of practical works
- Candidates should attend tutorial classes where competent Physics teachers are available.