Foods and Nutrition Paper 2, WASSCE (SC), 2017

Candidates' Weakness

The candidates’ weakness was inability to interpret and answer questions correctly. They seem to have little or no knowledge of the technicality of the subject. This was obvious in their misinterpretation of flatware in question 1a for flat shoes/slippers, place mats and trays and in question 2c where they defined a waiter as someone instead of a man. Candidates further displayed lack of knowledge in question 3 where they gave series of inadequate definition to food packaging such as take away services at parties, packaging of food for picnics etc. Also, they did not know the correct name for packaging materials and they repeatedly referred to Styrofoam packs as disposable packs and take away packs.

Candidates should strive to have in depth knowledge of the subject; they should study hard, prepare for examinations and also work on their command of English Language. Parents should invest on text books and teachers should prepare candidates on the appropriate techniques of answering questions.