The candidates’ weaknesses were as follow:
                        -           Poor mastery of the keyboard;
                        -           Failure to follow instructions;
                        -           Typographical errors;
                        -           Overtyping;
                        -           Poor correction of errors;
                        -           Inconsistent line spacing;
                        -           Inconsistent punctuation;
                        -           Wrong alignment of figures and margin;
                        -           Inconsistent style of display.
            (b)        Suggested Remedies
                        The following remedies were suggested towards improving performance of candidates in subsequent examinations:

                        -           Adequate and serviceable typewriters should be provided in schools;
                        -           Sufficient practice with the keyboard before the examination;
                        -           Qualified teachers should be employed in the teaching of the subject in order to emphasize the theoretical aspects of the syllabus;
                        -           The important of rubric instruction should be emphasized;
                        -           More time should be allotted to Typewriting drilling;
                        -           The method of correction of errors should be taught in schools.