WASSCE Candidates’ Weaknesses In Basketry 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 Basketry during the last held examinations.
WAEC Summary of 2021 WASSCE Basketry Paper Two (2)
A. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATE’ STRENGTHS
The following were noted in candidates’ answers:
(a) The grammatical expressions displayed by candidates showed visible improvements over those of last year.
(b) Candidates attempted all six questions randomly.
(c) Some of the candidates produced bold and detailed illustrations.
(d) Another commendable feature noticed is good attempt in answering questions amply.
(e) Handwritings were generally legible:- a development that must be encouraged.
(f) Candidates showed an improved understanding of basketry processes.
(g) Candidates were able to state advantage of building prototype with computer.
B. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
The following are some weaknesses noticed in the candidates’ scripts:
(a) Some candidates presented very faint illustrations.
(b) A number of candidates presented full drawings which were so small and they could not measure one centimetre in length or across thereby making it difficult looking for points to award marks.
(c) Many candidates could not understand the demands which was a straightforward one.
(d) Most candidates could not correctly describe some of the tools of basketry and
in some cases stated the functions of tools wrongly.
(e) Most candidates could not describe open air treatment of bamboo thoroughly
C. SUGGESTED REMEDIES
The following are some suggested remedies to the candidates’ areas of weaknesses.
(a) Greater effort should be made to promote the use of bolder and clearer illustrations as answers for WAEC examinations.
(b) Emphasis should be placed on teaching the correct function of tools as well as their characteristics.
(c) Students should be assisted in accessing Basketry instructional materials.
WAEC Summary of 2020 WASSCE Basketry Paper Two (2)
A. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ STRENGTHS
(1) Most candidates expressed themselves adequately and avoided one-word responses.
(2) There was legibility in their handwriting.
(3) Some candidates went the extra mile to illustrate their answers though that was not required.
(4) There was an appreciable level of understanding of Basketry processes and terminologies.
B. SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
(1) Most of the candidates were unable to relate ‘Principles of design’ to basketry weaves.
(2) Some candidates exhibited very tiny handwriting that made it difficult to read.
(3) Some candidates showed lack of understanding of basketry terminologies.
C. SUGGESTED REMEDIES
(1) More attention should be paid to understanding basketry terminologies.
(2) Students should be taken more deeply through preparatory processes of basketry materials and how to relate principles of design.
(3) Candidates should be encouraged to write boldly.
WAEC Summary of 2021 WASSCE Basketry Paper Two (2)
A. A SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES STRENGTHS
The following were noted in candidates’ answers.
(i) Majority of the candidature produced bold and detailed illustrations.
(ii) Handwritings were mostly legible: – a development that must be encouraged.
(iii) A few candidates presented their answers in very good grammar.
(iv) Candidates showed an improved spelling of basketry terminologies.
B. A SUMMARY OF CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
The following were some weaknesses noticed in the candidates’ scripts:
(i) Some candidates did not write boldly while others presented very faint illustrations.
(ii) A few number of candidates presented full drawings so small they could not measure one centimetre in length or across thereby presenting a difficulty in looking for points to award marks.
(iii) Many candidates could not understand the demands of question 2 which was a straightforward one.
(iv) Most candidates could not correctly describe tools used in basketry and in some cases stated wrong functions of the tools listed in the question.
C. SUGGESTED REMEDIES FOR THE WEAKNESSES
The following are some suggested remedies to the candidate’s areas of weaknesses.
(i) Teachers should encourage candidates to illustrate boldly, especially during drawing exercises.
(ii) Emphasis should be placed on teaching the correct function of tools as well as their characteristics into more detail.
(iii) Quality time should be spent on carefully analysing questions before attempting to answer them
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 Basketry and remedies and apply same
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