waecE-LEARNING
Typewriting Paper 1, May/June 2011  
Questions:   1 2 3 4 5 6 Main
General Comments
Weakness/Remedies
Strength




Candidates' Weakness

  1. Some of the weaknesses observed are:

    • Candidates were generally unable to type the Speed and Accuracy Task correctly at the speed required.
    • Most candidates lacked theoretical knowledge of the subject.
    • Candidates were unable to interpret correctly rubric, marginal/ballooned instructions.
    Inconsistent style of display.

SUGGESTED REMEDIES
The following remedies were suggested towards improving performance of candidates in subsequent examinations:

  • Adequate and serviceable typewriters should be provided in schools.
  • Qualified teachers should be employed in the teaching of the subject in order to emphasize the theoretical aspects of the syllabus.
  • More practical exposition should be given to students.
  • More time should be allotted to Typewriting drilling.
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