Candidate's Weakness
Candidates’ weaknesses include:
- Inability to write extensively on the chosen topics. They wrote far below the required 300 words;
- Inability to approach the argumentative essay properly, they did not balance their arguments,as a result wrote only in favour of the topic and failed to take a stand;
- Improper use of punctuation marks;
- Inability to use tone-marks appropriately;
- Carelessness as regards the use of modern Yoruba orthography;
- Inability to indicate correctly the question numbers attempted and in some cases, not indicating at all;
- Inability to write good Yoruba and correct spelling of terms;
- Lack of in-depth knowledge of the set texts;;
- Illegible handwriting.
- Lack of in-depth knowledge of the phonological and grammatical aspects of the subject.
Suggested Remedies
- The use of Yoruba as a means of communication should be encouraged;
- Candidates should be encouraged to buy the recommended textbooks;
- Candidates should imbibe the habit of studying the set texts thoroughly;
- Candidates should equip themselves with the knowledge and correct use of punctuation marks;
- Candidates should use appropriate tone marks, since Yoruba is a tonal language;
- Candidates should give special attention to the identified weaknesses in preparation for the examination;
- Candidates should endeavour to write legibly to avoid losing marks, especially in essay writing.