Candidates' weaknesses were observed in the following areas:
- Content - Some candidates were unable to write the essay up to the
required number of words i.e. 300 words, which earned them low marks'
the essay.
- Mechanical Accuracy - Spelling errors were rampant in their essays
and grammar, Most of them did not write with the official orthography,
- Literature - Some candidates found it difficult to answer questions on the literature aspect. It was obvious from the performance of-the candidates
that many of them did not read the prescribed textbooks; therefore they
resorted to guesswork in answering the questions.
In general, students should endeavour to prepare themselves adequately for the
examination by buying and reading Igbo prescribed books.
