CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES

 

 

The observed weaknesses are as follows:

- wrong spelling of the name of the scientist that developed the binomial system of classification;

- writing pH as PH when referring to the characteristics of enzymes;

- inability to outline the procedure for testing for starch in a leaf sequentially;

- use of wrong grammar or words to relay their answers;

- inability to use technical terms to describe some processes;

- inability to name the instrument used for collecting tiny insects from a leaf or stem;

- inability to draw the instrument used for collecting tiny insects from a leaf or stem;

- inability to explain the process of perceiving smell in humans properly;

- not putting ‘X’ as a sign for crossing in question 4;

 

The following solutions were proffered to overcome these weaknesses;

 

- teachers should teach students the rules guiding drawing of biological diagrams;

- teachers should make students draw often;

- students should learn biological processes sequentially;

- teachers should be engaged in seminars and several trainings to aid their teaching;

- students should study technical terms properly;

- the correct definition of biological terms should be encouraged;

- students should endeavour to write legibly;;

- teachers should lay emphasis on genetics and relationships as most candidates did not do well in the questions 3 and 4.