Weakness/Remedies

Majority of the candidates were unable to:  

1. name farm tools that can perform functions similar to those of specimens H (Spade), I (Secateurs) and J (Open –ended spanner)
2. describe how specimens I (Secateurs) and  J (Open –ended spanner) are used;
3. describe specimens H (Spade) and  J (Open –ended spanner);
4. enumerate advantages of using farm tools for farm work;
5. list crops commonly attacked by specimen K (Rhinoceros beetle);
6. mention ways of controlling specimens K (Rhinoceros beetle) and L (Rat);
7. mention problems that a farmer may encounter in the management of animals which possess specimen O (Animal horn

The Chief Examiners recommended that:

1. the teaching and learning of agriculture would become more effective when handled by qualified agricultural science teachers;
2. teachers should pay particular attention to areas of farm mechanization in their instructions;the
3. teaching and learning of agriculture should be made more practical oriented with adequate exposure of the candidates to modern ways of farming.