Recurrent weaknesses of the candidates were:
drawing of poor diagrams with loss of details e.g. many candidates performed poorly on
diagram to show the relative positions of organs in the mammalian gut.
omission of titles to diagrams.
not conforming to size specifications of diagrams.
wrong spellings of labels and technical terms.
inability to properly express themselves in English Language.
shallow knowledge of some of the tested concepts.
poor performance on questions requiring description of experiments.
The following remedies were proffered to overcome the weaknesses:
Teachers should:
teach candidates the techniques of biological drawings and conforming to size specifications.
endeavour to complete the syllabus before the onset of the examinations;.
take part in W AEC coordination and marking exercises to familiarize themselves with the demands of the examinations.

Students should:
cultivate good study habits to enhance preparations for examinations.
go through past question papers to familiarize themselves with the format of the
examinations.
Students should
read extensively.
try to answer past questions to ascertain their preparedness for the terminal
examinations.