Weakness and Remedies

The candidates were unable to:

• state the effects of acidity on crop production;
• outline the steps taken in determining soil acidity;
• name the organism which cause fruit rot of tomato;
• state the economic importance of maize weevil;
• state the ways of controlling the fruit rot fungus of tomato;
• spell technical terms correctly;
• write legibly;
• convey ideas in correct sentences;
• avoid the use of unacceptable social media abbreviations.
  
  Based on the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners recommended as follows:

• Candidates should embark on visit to agricultural farms.
• There should be intensive self-study and revision before exam.
• Hands-on practical exposure and experience is advocated
• Having a functional school farm should be made a prerequisite for writing Agricultural Science in WASSCE.
• Teachers should discourage the use of unacceptable social media abbreviations and expose students to technical terms used in Agriculture..
• Improved reading culture among students is advocated.
• Only graduates of Agricultural Science/Agriculture should be allowed to teach the subject in Senior Secondary Schools in West Africa.