cadidates weakness

The Chief Examiners reported the following as some of the weaknesses of the candidates:

• Inadequate knowledge of the set texts;
• Illegible handwriting;
• Inability to make references to texts;
• Poor knowledge of literary appreciation;
• Wrong interpretation of questions;
• Writing of Irrelevancies;
• Inability to write good English;
• Poor expression;
• Lack of originality in answers given.
• Suggested Remedies

To remedy the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners suggested that:

• Candidates should buy and read the set texts.
• Candidates should not depend on key points and summary notes.
• Candidates should make references to the set texts.
• Candidates should ensure that they write legibly.
• Candidates should read the questions and make sure they understand what is required of them before answering the questions.
• Qualified teachers should be employed to teach Literature-in-English.
• Teachers should attend workshops and seminars occasionally to acquaint themselves with the demands of the subject.