Candidates' Weakness and Suggested Remedies

            Candidates’ weaknesses were observed the following areas:
(a)        poor understanding of Igbo proverb;
(b)        inability to tackle the literature aspect;
(c)        non adherence to rubrics;
(d)       inability to write the required length in essay writing.

3.         SUGGESTED REMEDIES

1. Government should consider making the three major ethnic languages compulsory in the different geographical zones;
2. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the rules guiding Igbo orthography;
3. Candidates should endeavour to buy the recommended literature texts to enable them prepare well for the examination;
4. The state libraries should be equipped with relevant Igbo grammar and literature books;
5. Candidates should develop the attitude of reading novels to improve their vocabulary; candidates should always practise continuous writing in order to improve their writing skill and avoid spelling errors.