Candidates' Weakness

Candidates’ major weaknesses include

• Poor command of English language;
• Lack of mastery of the topics covered in the paper;
• They seem to have little knowledge of the technicality of the subject;
• Spelling errors;
•  Misinterpretation of some question e.g. vitamin B3 to vitamin B12, fruit to citrus fruit , salt to iodised salt,  
• They were unable to sequentially describe how to make fruit drink;
• They could not write out the rule that guide the preparation of left over foods;
•  They were unable to state ways of collecting information for new recipes;
• They were unable to write ways by which research can help encourage the use of local foodstuffs;
• They were unable to state the effect of advertisement on the consumers.

In order to overcome these weaknesses:

 Teachers should   -    Endeavour to research and study before going to class;

• Ensure a comprehensive teaching of the topics in the syllabus;
• Pay diligent attention to the practical aspect of the subject;
• Expose candidates to projects that will teach detailed rudiments of the subject.;
• Prepare candidates on the appropriate techniques of answering questions.

Candidates        -    Should strive to have in depth knowledge of the subject;

• Should take advantage of technology for productive research on the subject matter;
• Should study hard and  prepare for examinations;
• Should work on their command of English Language.