Candiate's Weakness and Remedies

CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES

 Candidates’ weaknesses include:

1. Inability to write extensively on the chosen topics. They wrote far below        the required 300 words;  
2. Failure to use adequate techniques in answering argumentative essay properly. They did not balance their arguments;
3. Improper use of punctuation marks;
4. Inability to use tone-marks appropriately;
5. Carelessness as regards the use of modern Yoruba orthography;
6. Inability to indicate correctly the question numbers attempted and in some cases, not indicating at all;
7. Inability to write good Yoruba;
8. Inability to spell terms correctly;
9. Poor knowledge of the selected texts.

SUGGESTED REMEDIES

1. The use of Yoruba as a means of communication should be encouraged;
2. Candidates should be encouraged to buy the recommended textbooks;
3. Candidates should imbibe the habit of studying the set texts thoroughly;
4. Candidates should equip themselves with the knowledge and correct use of punctuation marks;
5. Candidates should give special attention to the identified weaknesses in the preparation for the examination;
6. Use of public library or cooperative method to ensure adequate exposure to selected texts;
7. Yorùbá language teachers should emphasize thoroughness in teaching Composition as an integral part of the Language Section of the paper.