The practical, being essential component of the subject is designed to assist candidates in to have a well spread chances of passing Agricultural science, unfortunately, many failed and the Reasons Why Candidates Fail 2018 Agricultural Science WAEC practical can be summarized thus:
Candidates were unable to:
- state the aim of the illustrated soil analysis experiment
- name the parts of the illustrated soil analysis experiment
- attempt the questions on calculations in soil analysis
- calculate the area of farmland
- identify the Cotton Stainer
- describe the life cycle of grasshopper
- state the functions of male reproductive parts of farm animals
- write legibly
- convey ideas in correct sentences
WAEC Recommendations and Candidates Take-Home
In order to forestall mass failure, applicable recommendations which were inferred from the students’ record were made by council. Below are the recommendations:
- Candidates should embark on visits to agricultural farms
- There should be intensive self-study and revision before examination
- Hands-on practical exposure and experience is advocated
- Candidates should be exposed to technical terms used in Agriculture
- Improved reading culture among candidates is advocated
- Candidates should write legibly and concisely
- Candidates should familiarize themselves with the unit of quantities
Displayed Candidates strength in the Exam
The candidates were able to:
- List the forms in which water exist in the soil;
- Identify the ranging pole and arrow/pin;
- State the uses of the ranging pole and arrow/pin
- Identify the illustrated crop pests;
- Enumerate the ways of controlling birds;
- Name the parts of the male reproductive system.
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