The following observations featured in the reports:

(1)        Several candidates demonstrated a noticeable improvement in the degree of adherence to rubrics, orderly presentation of their answers and legibility of their handwriting;

(2)       In the practical, there was evidence of greater proficiency in the use of scientific instruments and apparatus and in the treatment of numerical data.  Candidates also  displayed familiarity with the measures taken to ensure safety or accuracy as appropriate, during practical activities;

(3)      A number of candidates were able to tackle properly various questions that demanded understanding of basic scientific principles or utilization of higher order  mental skills;

(4) There was better knowledge and understanding of definitions, scientific  terminologies and conventions; 

(5) Majority of the candidates utilized the time allotted to each paper efficiently;

(6)   Many candidates gave concise and straightforward answers to the questions that were drawn from the following subject – specific areas:

•      Physics  -  Properties of Matter, Cohesion/Adhesion, Young’s Modulus, Polarization of light, Total Internal Reflection of Light, Sound Waves and   Alternating Current Theory;
•   Biology – Hormones, sense organs, food chain; growth, structure in relation to adaptation;
•   Agricultural Science –Components of an incubator, soil types, phosphorus deficiency in crops seed germination, diseases of livestock, pasture plants, Agricultural extension practices, Marketing channel, Role of NGOs in agricultural production;
•  Physical Education – Track and field events, Penal offences in football, Artificial respiration, Injuries associated with sports, The vertebral column, Muscles and Benefits of Physical Fitness;
•   Chemistry – The Mole Concept, Qualitative Analysis, Periodicity, Electrolysis, Reaction Stoichiometry, Pollution and Organic Chemistry