The candidates were unable to:
- name the crops that would thrive well on specimens A(Clayey soil) and B(Sandy soil);
- state general ways of maintaining specimens H(Shears) and I(Sickle);
- state the precautions to be taken when using specimen J(knapsack sprayer);
- calculate the percentage of maize seeds that germinated;
- calculate the percentage of maize seeds that did not germinate;
- suggest reasons why some of the seeds did not germinate;
- state reasons why the use of specimen P(Sawdust) is not recommended in a brooder house;
- mention other materials that could be used in place of specimen P(Saw dust) in a brooder house;
- give the name given to the product formed when poultry droppings mix with specimen P (Saw dust); and
- state the uses of the product mentioned (farmyard manure).
Based on the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners recommended as follow:
- Aspects of the syllabus such as soil science, seed germination, brooding and control of pests should be emphasized by teachers;
- Only graduates of Agricultural Science/Agriculture should be allowed to teach the subject in Senior Secondary Schools.
