Weakness and Remedies

The observed weaknesses of the candidates include:

• Inability to spell properly;
• Poor expressions in questions requiring explanations;
• Poor performance in questions that require application of knowledge;
• Inability to use some technical terms to define some processes.

 The following remedies were proffered to overcome the weaknesses:

• Teachers should follow guidelines as outlined in the syllabus for teaching;
• Teachers should be encouraged to attend WAEC main coordination exercise;
• Teachers should study Chief Examiner’s Report
• Standard text books should be used to study;
• Candidates should cover the syllabus before taking the examinations
•  Candidates should improve on their written English
• Candidates should try as much as possible to spell properly
• Candidates should read and understand a question properly before attempting it;
• Candidates should read and adhere to instructio
• Candidates should study past questions and Chief Examiner’s Report;