The candidates’ weaknesses include their inability to:
- arrange their answers in sequential order;
- number the questions answered correctly;
- cover the syllabus;
- write correct spellings;
- point out quality and depth of answers;
- identify the part of the human skeleton;
- name the parts labelled;
- identify structures in the diagrams;
- state functions of the parts labelled;
- name the joints between bones;
- state the observable features of the developing foetus;
- define alcoholism;
- list types of alcoholic beverages;
- state negative effects of alcohol on the human body;
- define tissue in humans;
- give examples of tissue in humans;
- state function of tissue in humans;
- suggest ways by which malnutrition could be minimized.
The following remedies were suggested to overcome the weaknesses:
- candidates should learn how to answer questions on fresh page and in sequential manner
- candidates should cover every aspect of the syllabus and read widely for the examination
- candidates should study the questions and understand the demands before answering them.
- Candidates should endeavour to get recent textbook on health science to enable them get factual facts.
