In line with the data made available by the official handle of WAEC, the following reasons were highlighted as the main reason why candidates fail 2014 Literature in English WAEC – paper 3. The content of this article is valid and relevant at all time, prospective candidates are therefore counsel to take heed.
Candidates Weaknesses
Generally, the candidates exhibited poor knowledge of the selected texts; consequently, they could not adequately back up their writings with quotations from the texts.
Poor command of English also affected the quality of answers given by the candidates.
Suggested Remedies
- Candidates should endeavour to buy the prescribed texts and study them properly.
- Candidates should be encouraged to develop a good reading culture by both parents and teachers.
- Candidates should be discouraged from relying on abridged texts or keynotes in preparation for the examination.
- Candidates should endeavour to understand the demands of questions before answering them.
Candidates’ Strength
Few candidates were able to meet the demands of the questions using good command of English Language with reference to the texts. Such candidates scored very good marks.
