Weakness and Remedies

The candidates were unable to:

• classify orange and mango based on their seed distribution;
• calculate the moisture content and percentage moisture content of the soil;
• describe how cassava could be processed into ‘garri’ flour;
• identify the sickle, pruning saw and hoe;

Based on the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners recommended as follows:

•  There should be intensive self-study and revision before exam;

(ii)  Hands-on practical exposure and experience is advocated;
(iii) Improved reading culture among candidates is advocated;
(iv) Candidates should make use of standard Agricultural Science textbooks when preparing for  
the WASSCE exam;
(v)  Candidates should always state the unit of measurement when attempting calculation 
questions.