Yet to be acknowledged by some candidates and even the teachers that Agricultural Science practical can be failed grossly if the rules are not strictly adhered to. This and many others reasons are among the Reasons Why Candidate Fail 2012 Agricultural Science WAEC Practical. Read on….
The following were the prevalent weaknesses, the candidates were unable to:
- describe the physical differences between specimens B (Carbon) and C (Calcium)
- name other equipment that may be added to specimens G (Ranging pole), H (Measuring tape), l (Pin) and J (Garden line)
Great Nuggets against Failing Agricultural Science in WAEC practical
Consequent upon the identified weaknesses observable in the candidate’s scripts, the Chief Examiners recommend as follows:
- Students should be exposed to the practical aspect of agricultural science through field trips, excursions, laboratory activities and hands-on the practice of agriculture;
- Agricultural science teachers should be continually trained and retrained on emerging trends in the teaching and learning of agriculture through the use of instructional materials, audio-visual aids and computer simulation off-field activities not available in their local environment;
- Only competent graduates of agriculture should be saddled with the teaching and assessment of learning in agricultural science
Observed Students’ Strength
The candidates performed very well in the following questions:
- state two major elements contained in specimens A (Potassium), B (Carbon) and C (Calcium)
- state uses of specimens A (Potassium), B (Carbon) and C (Calcium)
- explain ways in which specimen C (Calcium) is important in agriculture
- mention the field operation that could be performed using specimens G (Ranging pole), H (Measuring tape), l (Pin) and J (Garden line)
- state uses of specimens K (Hand trowel), and L (Mattock)
- state structural differences between specimens K (Hand trowel) and L (Mattock);
- mention problems that could result from leaving specimen L (Mattock) on the field after use
- name pest and disease that attack the crop from which specimen O (Sweet orange) obtained
- state control measure for each of the pest and disease
- mention uses of specimen M (Coconut)
- identify specimens P (Tapeworm), Q (Liverfluke) and R (Tick);
- name part of the host where specimens P (intestine of host), Q (inside the liver/bile duct) and R (Skin/body of host) can be found;
- state effects of specimen Q (Liverfluke) on the host;
- list diseases transmitted by specimen R (Tick);
- state control measures of specimen R(Tick).
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