CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES

The following weaknesses were shown in the candidates’ work:

1. Poor articulation of points

   Some candidates failed to express their points in a logical and clear manner.



2. Bad expression

   Bad expression inhibited some candidates from writing their ideas in a more convincing way.



3. Misinterpretation of question

   Despite the clarity and simplicity of the questions presented, some candidates found them difficult to interpret. The expected responses from the candidates were not met.

SUGGESTED REMEDIES:

1. Candidates must try as much as possible to read history textbook extensively and prepare thoroughly for the examination.
2. Candidates should be taught how to answer history question with adequate response in a logical and clear manner.
3. Candidates are therefore required to improve on their writing skills so as to enable them present their ideas in a clearer way.
4. Teachers should de-emphasize teaching with laborious note taking by concentrating on teaching for understanding and encourage students to make meaningful summary of topics being taught.
5. Selective topic teaching from the syllabus should be discouraged so as to have wider coverage and understanding of historical events being taught.
6. Qualified History teachers should be allowed to teach the subject so as to adequately impact the required knowledge to the students.