Candidates' Weakness

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

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


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


3. Non adherence to the rubrics of questions.


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


5. Poor knowledge of circle geometry theorems.


6. Poor knowledge of set theory.


7. Poor knowledge of angle of elevation and depression.


8. Poor knowledge of financial arithmetic


9. Poor knowledge of mensuration

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

1. Candidates should endeavor to pay more attention to topics most candidates are weak in such as Circle geometry, Differentiation and Integration.


2. Candidates should endeavour to write final answers in the required units.


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


4.  Candidates are encouraged to cover the teaching syllabus while preparing for examination so as to enhance performance.