Weakness and Remedies

        The candidates were unable to:
-   describe how the burdizzo is used on farm animals;
-   describe how compost is prepared;
-   write the botanical names of groundnut, cotton, oil palm and rubber;
-   classify groundnut, cotton, oil palm and rubber according to their uses;
-   outline the steps involved in the processing of groundnut to obtain vegetable oil;
-   list the diseases that affect oil palm;
-   write legibly and concisely.

Based on the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners recommended as follows:

1.        Candidates should embark on visits to agricultural farms and agro-based industries;
2. There should be intensive self-study and revision before the examination;
3. Teachers should lay emphasis on the scientific convention of writing botanical
   names of species;
4. Emphasis on good handwriting among candidates should be buttressed during
   learning;
5. Hands-on practical exposure and experience is advocated;
6. Having a functional school farm should be made a prerequisite for writing Agricultural Science in WASSCE.
7. Workshop should be organized for teachers to enable them update their knowledge and skills.
8. Only graduates of Agricultural Science/Agriculture should be allowed to teach the subject in Senior Secondary Schools in West Africa.