WASSCE Candidates’ Weaknesses In Auto Mechanics And Remedies | Extract From Chief Examiners Report Towards WASSCE 2023
Teachers preparing students for any examination are always worried about the potential weaknesses in answers that their students will provide during the examination. Fortunately, the main examining body, the West Africa Examination Council always provide WASSCE candidates’ weaknesses in Auto Mechanics during the last held examinations.
WAEC Summary of 2021 WASSCE Auto Mechanics Paper Two (2)
A. A SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ STRENGTHS
(a) A large number of the candidates exhibited good knowledge of the sequence of operation of a four – stroke engine e.g. Induction, Compression, Power and Exhaust. They were able to analyze the various stages in the table provided in question number 4.
(b) Most of the candidates provided answers that were legibly written.
B. A SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
(a) Most candidates did rather appalling sketches of the poppet valve and the parallel circuits as if there was nothing at stake.
(b) The inability of candidates to spell common words such as the clutch (croch) and exhaust (exus) is a source of worry. Really there were many spelling mistakes.
(c) It became obvious that most of the candidates had a poor concept of the operation of the four – stoke compression ignition engine.
C. SUGGESTED REMEDIES
To forestall these weaknesses identified above, the following approaches must be adhered to;
(a) The candidates must be more committed in their studies including the Auto Mechanics subject. The candidates must also visit garages to observe the industrial activities.
(b) The candidates must also embark on regularly practising of sketches during their studies.
WAEC Summary of 2020 WASSCE Auto Mechanics Paper Two (2)
A. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ STRENGTHS
(1) Most candidates had a good comprehension of the items.
(2) The arrangements and spacing of the answers in most cases were commendable, making scoring of the items easier.
(3) Candidates had a great insight in the basic principles of machine engine torgues.
B. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
(1) The candidates, in few cases, did not answer each question on a fresh page. Part of the answers for some questions were mixed up with others and it was quite difficult for the examiners to mark those scripts.
(2) A few candidates also had literacy challenge. It was very difficult to understand whatever they had written.
(3) Some candidates could not distinguish between fuel pump and oil pump.
C. SUGGESTED REMEDIES
The Auto Mechanics subject has both practical and theoretical components which require prospective candidates to learn hard and gain more insight into the subject.
(1) The candidates must ensure each question is answered on a fresh page and properly numbered.
(2) Teachers must ensure that they complete the entire syllabus.
(3) Teachers must provide appropriate textbooks with illustrated diagrams of parts of a motor vehicle to reinforce whatever they teach
WAEC Summary of 2021 WASSCE Auto Mechanics Paper Three (3)
A. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ STRENGTHS
Generally, the candidates made these remarkable gains in the discharge of their tasks:
(a) Most candidates exhibited commendable knowledge and skills in the performance of brake master cylinder service and propeller shaft alignment checks.
(b) Most candidates wore good workshop clothes conducive for the tasks to be performed.
(c) Easy removal and dismantling of the brake master cylinder.
(d) The majority of candidates had neat rags for cleaning their hands.
(e) Checking the straightness and bow of the propeller shaft were easily performed
B. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
(a) Only a few candidates had in-depth knowledge of brake bleeding, which is a very vital process in hydraulic brake service
(b) Only a few candidates could identify the check valve in the master cylinder
(c) Most candidates spent too much time in the selection of the appropriate tools e. g. a trial and
error process.
C. SUGGESTED REMEDIES
(a) The practical activities in the schools are not enough to provide the candidates the requisite knowledge and skills they may need to enhance a better understanding of the Auto Mechanics subject.
(b) A regular visit to garages and vehicle repair workshops for observation and basic practical work could provide tremendous benefits to the candidates.
(c) The candidates must also work hard enough to link the theoretical lessons with the practical.
WAEC Summary of 2020 WASSCE Auto Mechanics Paper Three (3)
A. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ STRENGTHS
(1) The majority of the candidates answered the two practical questions.
(2) Candidates were specific in responding to the oral aspect of the questions.
(3) Candidates were able to use the tools and equipment provided with ease.
B. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
(1) Candidates were slow in carrying – out the task assigned them.
(2) The majority of the candidates observed poor safety precautions measures.
(3) Candidates were not able to pick the correct tools for right assigned task.
C. SUGGESTED REMEDIES
(1) Teachers should encourage candidates to attach themselves to mechanics during the long vacation.
(2) Teachers should intensify their practical activities with their students.
(3) Teachers should lay more emphasis on identification of tools and equipment
It is the hope of our team that candidates will perform better when teachers and candidates go through this summary of strengths, WASECE candidates’ weaknesses in Auto Mechanics and remedies and apply same
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