Weakness and Remedies
The candidates’ weaknesses include their inability to
- express themselves in simple English Language
- write correct spellings
- adhere to simple instruction on question paper
- name health pioneer associated with the following discoveries i.e blood circulation in
humans, use of lenses for magnification, immunization of humans, use of antiseptics and
malaria parasite in human blood
- state effects of pest infestation in the homes
- state ways of preventing drug abuse
- state ways of preventing accidents in the school laboratory
- state ways by which river water is polluted
- explain the term disaster
- state human activities that affect the environment
- state ways by which water bodies are polluted
- list disorders of the digestive system
- give symptoms of gonorrhea and syphilis
- state measures that should be taken in maintaining proper sanitation in a community
- describe the mechanism of inhalation in humans
- give reasons why people abuse drugs
- define malnutrition
- state effects of malnutrition in humans
- explain the mechanism involved a boy accidentally touches a hot object and quick withdraws his hand
The following remedies were suggested to overcome these weaknesses:
- recommended textbooks should be used by the tutors and candidates
- tutors and candidates should pay attention to pioneers in health during teaching and learning
- candidates should endeavor to cover the syllabus before the commencement of the examination
- dictionary should be used for correct spellings of terms and words.