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4 Reasons Why Candidates Fail 2018 Data Processing WAEC

After thorough examination of the candidate’s performance in the exam, the following are noted as the main reasons why Candidates fail 2018 Data Processing WAEC.

The candidate’s weakness

The Chief Examiner reported that the candidates’ weakness was on:

  1. differentiating between a register and main memory.
  2. Most of the candidates were confused between the computer register and attendance register. Candidates lacked knowledge of the function of registers.
  3. Spelling mistakes were also reported to be common among the candidates.
  4. Candidates avoided questions on programming.

WAEC Suggested Remedies

It is a useful insight for the prospective students and even the subject teacher in preparing them before the exam, WAEC rolls out the following recommendation

The following suggestions were given for improved performance:

  1. Teachers should use real object to teach registers and underline keywords while teaching.
  2. Teachers should do more practical classes for candidates before examination.
  3. Teachers should use electrical circuit to teach logic gates and adopt better teaching methods.
  4. Teachers should pay more attention on programming and also use past question papers for revision.
  5. Schools should engage more qualified teachers.
  6. Examination malpractice should be avoided.
  7. Students should be more disciplined.
  8. Computer laboratory should be made available in all schools.

Candidates’ Strength

The Chief Examiner reported that a good number of the candidates demonstrated a sound understanding of computer system and operations.

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