Weakness and Remedies

Candidates were unable to:
             -    outline the procedure for obtaining groundnut haulm;
            -     state the benefits that farm animals derive from feeding on groundnut haulm;
            -     name the pests which could attack land snail;
            -     give the disadvantages of using bamboo on an animal farm;
            -     state the disadvantages of using plastic bucket;
            -     state the importance of ear tag in animal production;
                draw the head of a cock;
            -     state the responses of chicks to different temperatures.
               

Consequent on the weaknesses observed from the candidates’ scripts, the Chief Examiners recommended as follow:

(i)   Only competent graduates of Animal Science/Production should be saddled with the responsibility of teaching the subject in Senior Secondary Schools
(ii)   Animal Husbandry should be taught as a practical oriented subject through laboratory
activities, field trips, excursions, etc
(iii)   Adequate facilities and textbooks on Animal Husbandry should be made available to enhance the teaching-learning of Animal Husbandry in Senior Secondary Schools.
(iv) Teachers should make drawing of agricultural specimens a part of candidates’assignments
(v)  Teachers should ensure adequate coverage of the syllabus
(vi)  Improved reading culture among candidates is advocated