Candidates Weakness

Some of the candidates were unable to:

• take correct measurements using the protractor;
• convert the measured raw values to actual values using the given scale;
• round up evaluated values to the required number of decimal places (d.p);
• chose reasonable scales for graphs involving small slope;
• correctly evaluate slope;
• attach their traces as required in question 2;
• respond correctly to questions on theory of the experiments.

The suggested remedies were as follows:

• Schools should sponsor their teachers to attend WAEC main coordination and marking exercise to learn the rudiments for answering practical questions.
• Schools should employ qualified and experience Physics teachers.
• Teachers should put in more effort in training of candidates in the art of reporting experiments in Physics.
• Candidates should be more studious.
• Candidates should be exposed early enough to the rudiments of practical works
• Candidates should attend tutorial classes where competent Physics teachers are available.