There may be unnoticed reasons that made you to fail 2017 Agricultural Science WAEC theory, however, as pinned down by the Exam’s body, the following are Reasons Why Candidate Fail 2017 Agricultural Science WAEC Practical. Read on….
The candidates were unable to:
- correctly write the botanical names of most specimens.
- state the agricultural uses of specimen F (Wood ash) and G (Limestone)
- outline the steps involved in the traditional method of producing specimen K (palm oil).
- name the breeds of farm animal that produces specimen T (Chicken egg)
- write spellings of specimens correctly
- use good English expressions.
- write with legible hand writing
- avoid the use of unacceptable social media abbreviations
- correctly interpret most of the applied questions, e.g. 3(b)(1), 3d e.t.c.
Great Nuggets against Failing Agricultural Science in WAEC Practical
Having identified the peculiar reasons for failure, it isn’t enough if remedies are not provided, WAEC official enumerated tips that can safe other students from repeating similar problems, here are they….
Based on the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners recommended as follow:
- Candidates should embark on visit to agricultural farms.
- There should be intensive self-study and revision before exam.
- Hands-on practical exposure and experience is advocated
- Having a functional school farm be made a prerequisite for writing Agricultural Science in WASSCE.
- Teachers should discourage the use of unacceptable social media abbreviations
- Improved reading culture among students is advocated.
- Only graduates of Agricultural Science/Agriculture should be allowed to teach the subject in Senior Secondary Schools in West Africa.
Observed Students Strength
The candidates performed very well in the following questions:
- state the uses of specimens
- state the methods used in applying specimen E (NPK 15:15:15)
- describe ways of maintaining farm tools.
- state the effects of specimen P (Aphids) on crops
- state the benefits of having the plants of specimen Q (Cowpea seeds) in a mixed cropping system.
- mention ways of preserving specimen U (Tilapia fish)
- answer questions in sequence and order.
- mention ways of maintaining specimens I (Wheel barrow) and J (File).
- state the importance of specimen H (Cow dung) to the soil.
- state ways of controlling specimen
- mention the by-products of obtained from processing specimen U (Tilapia fish)
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