Physics Paper 3 WASSCE (SC), 2019

Weakness and Remedies

 

 

The following were observed as the candidates’ weaknesses. Inability to:

  • read measurements made from instruments like metre rule, stop watch, thermometer, ammeter, voltmeter, protractor, etc to the required accuracy of each instrument;
  • express their calculations to the required number of decimal places (d.p) or significant figures (s.f);
  • approximate values of variables used for plotting of graph;
  • to start graph from origin (0,0) when required;
  • to determine the slope and intercept;
  • express in acceptable language;
  • write data in the composite table
  • to compute and evaluate properly.

The following remedies were proffered:

  • Teachers should expose potential candidates to practical work early enough;
  • Physics should be allotted more time in the school time table;
  • Adequate apparatus should be provided in the laboratory;
  • Teachers should endeavor to attend WAEC coordination and marking exercise to acquire more experience;
  • Adequate teachers should be employed to teach students from SS1 to SS3;
  • Teachers should be subjected to rigorous in-service training to improve and acquaint themselves with the latest knowledge in science.