Candidates’ Weaknesses
The weaknesses observed on the candidates’ scripts are explained below.
- Poor performance in the question on statistical mapping.
Many of the candidates who attempted the question on climatic chart could not correctly draw the combined rainfall and temperature graph.
- Violation of rubrics
Some candidates violated the rubrics on the question paper. Rubrics are
meant to be obeyed.
- Scanty knowledge on some of the attempted questions
Some of the candidates had scanty knowledge on the question they attempted
thus leading to sketchy answers and consequently loss of marks.
- SUGGESTED REMEDIES FOR OVERCOMING CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
Ways of overcoming the weaknesses noted on the candidates’ scripts are:
(1) Mastery of statistical mapping
Statistics is a potent too in geography, consequently, practice should be made on all forms of statistical questions that are commonly asked in geography for better understanding.
(2) Obedience to rubrics
All rubrics in examinations are to be obeyed if the candidate is to score high
mark in the examination.
- Adequate knowledge of questions before attempting them
It is advisable the candidates study the questions carefully and adequately understand them before attempting them.