Candidates' Weakness

The Chief Examiner observed that the candidates’ showed weaknesses in the following areas:

1. Inadequate knowledge of construction especially questions involving loci.


2. Omission of units and failure to give answers in monetary value as required.


3. Failure to express answers to the required degree of accuracy.


4. Non adherence to the rubrics of questions.


5. Poor interpretation of questions and inability to apply mathematical principles correctly.


6. Poor knowledge of matrix especially question involving determinant.


7. Poor knowledge of circle geometry theorems.


8. Poor knowledge of trigonometry and its application.


9. Poor knowledge of differentiation and integration.

The Chief Examiner suggested that to overcome the challenges stated, the following remedies should be considered:

1. Candidates are encouraged to cover the syllabus while preparing for examination.


2. Candidates should be encouraged to read questions carefully and understand their requirements before attempting them.


3. Candidates should endeavor to pay more attention to construction, circle geometry, differentiation and integration rudiments.


4. Candidates should be encouraged to use four –figure table so as to enhance accuracy.