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10 Reasons Why Candidates Fail 2019 Literature in English WAEC – Paper 3

In accordance to the data released by the West Africa Examination official handle, the following are the peculiar weaknesses that led to the candidates’ failure, the weaknesses are the reasons why candidates fail 2019 Literature in English WAEC – paper 3. This article will address the reasons

Candidate’s Weakness

The chief Examiners reported the following as some of the candidates’

  1. Inadequate knowledge of the set texts
  2. Poor handwriting
  3. Illegible handwriting
  4. Inability to make references to texts
  5. Poor knowledge of literary appreciation
  6. Wrong interpretation of questions
  7. Writing of Irrelevancies
  8. Inability to write good English
  9. Poor expression
  10. Lack of originality in answers given

Suggested Remedies

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

  1. Candidates should buy and read the set texts.
  2. Candidates should not depend on key points and summary notes.
  3. Candidates should make references to the set texts.
  4. Candidates should ensure that their handwritings are readable.
  5. Candidates should read the questions and make sure they understand what is required of them before answering the questions.
  6. Qualified teachers should be employed to teach Literature-ln-English.
  7. Teachers should attend workshops and seminars occasionally to acquaint themselves with the demands of the subject.

Candidate’s Strength

The Chief Examiners reported that very few candidates displayed in-depth knowledge of the set texts and originality in their presentation of ideas. Such candidates were able to make references of the texts in their answers.

There was also slight improvement in questions that demanded assessing and contrasting of characters.

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