Geography Paper 1, May/June 2013

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Geography Paper 1B ,May/June 2013

Questions:		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8		Main

General Comments
Weakness/Remedies
Strength

CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES

The weaknesses highlighted below were observed in the candidates’ responses to the questions.

(1) Incomplete coverage of the Syllabus High percentage of the candidates did not fully cover the syllabus in the course of the preparations for the examinations. This weakness was noticed in their inability to represent some geographical features on the sketch maps.

(2) Poor drawing of map outlines Some of the candidates could not draw the sketch maps of Africa and Nigeria as required by some questions. Neither could such candidates represent features on the map properly. This made such candidates to lose precious marks.

(3) Scanty presentation of points Some candidates merely listed the points without explaining them which made them to lose precious marks.

(4) Inaccurate interpretation of the rubrics and questions Some candidates misunderstood the rubrics. Rather than answering a total of four questions choosing at least one question from Sections A, B and C, some of the candidates answered less than four questions while others answered more than four questions. Some candidates misinterpreted “benefits of hydroelectric power” to mean “benefits of hydro electric dam”.

SUGGESTED REMEDIES

(i) Early preparation for the examination If candidates commence reading on time, they will be able to cover the syllabus early enough before the commencement of the examination. They will also be able to understand the basic facts about what they are studying better.

(ii) Proper understanding of the use of English Since English is the official language, it is expected that candidates master the language of communication in order for them to be efficient in expressing their opinions and for them to explain geographical facts and principles clearly.

(iii) Practising the drawing of diagrams Since diagrams are required to explain some geographical features and phenomena, it is expected that candidates practise the drawing of diagrams while reading any topic so that whenever required, they will be able to properly illustrate such in examinations.

(iv) Adequate explanation of points Most geography questions require one form of explanations or the other. It should be brought to the knowledge of the candidates that they are required to explain most of the points they raise in order to score full marks.