MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION DIVISION
Beau Bassin SSS
Report on Performance Analysis 2nd Term 2013 and remedial work plan
Subject
English
Form
Difficulties encountered
I
Poor lingustic skills, confusion in tenses, influence of creole.
II
Inability to understand questions, very limited vocabulary, poor knowledge of text.
III
Poor reading and writing skills. Difficulties in grammar
IV
Linguistic problem. Relevancy/ Flat essays, passage lifting
V
Essays not fully explored/ relevancy. Passage lifting, limited vocabulary/sentence/
structure
L6
Inability to read and interpret infor and to adopt a critical perspective. Too much
copying. Limited general knowledge.
U6
Inability to read and interpret infor and to adopt a critical perspective. Too much
copying. Limited general knowledge
F 4 lit
Language problems, limited knowledge of text,inability to answer questions
F 5 lit
lack of critical analysis skill, emphatic approach not up to expectation
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
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Lower 6
lack of critical analysis, poor mastery of text
MAIN
Lower 6
lack of critical analysis, poor mastery of texts
Sub
Upper 6 Limited knowledge of text.Narrative in approach.Lack critical skills. Inability to express
Main effectively.
Upper 6 Limited knowledge of text.Narrative in approach.Lack critical skills. Inability to express
Sub
effectively
French
I
II
Text not understood
Lack of structure/ organisation, grammar mistakes
Poor verbs
Vocabulary part not well answered
Poor verbs
Poor structure/ poor grammar/lack of ideas
III
paragraph lifting/ irrelevant essay/ poor verbs
IV
Too many lifting/ Questions not understood
Grammar mistakes and somme essays irrelevant
Grammatical errors/ literal translation
4T/V
Not giving focused answer
Literature
V
Too much copying of text
Problem on respecting tenses
Leaving too many mistakes
5T/5V (lit) Text not read/ short and irrelevant answers/ lack of organisation
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L6/ U6
Main / Not understanding questions
sub
L6/ U 6
main
Maths & Add
Maths
Not giving focused answer/ giving resumé
I
Language problems,poor knowledge of basic arithmetic
II
Mistakes occur when dealing with algebraic expressions
III
Manipulation of algebraic expressions,Weak in calculations
IV
Angles properties of the circle,Probability,tree diagram
IV(ADD
Basic mathematical concepts
maths)
Translating wording into a quadratic equation.Confusion between sine rule and cos
V
rule.Difficulty in using the formulae correctly.
V(Add
They had difficulty in interpreting essay-typed questtion into mathematical problems.
Maths)
Lower
Pupils sometimes do not understand the questions.
6(SUB)
L6(Main) The modulus notation compound angle
Upper
the modulus notation,compound angle
Six(SUB)
U6(Main) Permutations and Combinations,Work,power,Energy
Chemistry
I
Pupil did not spend enough time to study notes. Have difficulty to recall facts
II
Pupil did not spend enough time to study notes. Have difficulty to recall facts
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III
IV
V
Biology
Pupil did not spend enough time to study notes. Have difficulty to recall facts
Pupils did not take enough time to read questions and study questions before
answering
Difficulty in the application of concepts
Difficulty to understand questions due to language problems
Recall of facts
Understanding questions
language difficulties
Answering higher order questions
L6
Recall of facts
language difficulties
Difference in performing salt analysis
U6
Difficulties to recall simple facts
Understanding questions and
formulating answers Answering higher order questions
I
II
III
Understanding questions
Answering higher order questions
regular absentees did poorly; regular revision of lessons not done at home; low
achievers often do not do their homework
regular absentees did poorly; regular revision of lessons not done at home; low
achievers often do not do their homework
regular absentees did poorly; regular revision of lessons not done at home; low
achievers often do not do their homework
IV
poor mathematical skills; linking concepts
V
problem solving; ATP questions; interpretation of graphs and biological drawings
L6 (main) to grasp concepts in organic chemistry;
L6 (sub) poor practical skills; poor english;
U6(main) solving problems in genetics and biometrics;
U6(sub) solving problems using graphs and concept maps
Physics
I
language problems, assimilatin of basic definitions, conceptual understating
Physics
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II
Computer
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION DIVISION
language problems , no revision done prior to assessments, conceptual understanding
of how sound travels.
III
Problems in understanding differences bwtween force, workdone and energy, no
revision, and no precise use of physics language
IV
(1) Solvinig problems related to densities of alloys (2)manometer and hydraulic systems
(3) undestanding that workdone is a change in potential energy (4) working with energy
conversions
V
(1) Assimilating the process of charging by induction and the process of earthing,
conceptual understanding of electromagnetism
L6
(1) Problem in solving questions on power where there is the need to use workdone =
change in PE. (2) Explain circular motion using Newton's Law and learning basic
formulas. (3) lack practical skills and take too much time for one practical. Poor
mathematical skills.
U6
mathematical skills very poor in finding derivates and drawing graphs of sine. Lack in
learning definitions and applying formulas correctly. Some lack of practical skills
concerning electricity. Theory not well assimilated so they cannot apply theory to
design paper.
I
II
lack of revision & seriousness of students
lack of revision & seriousness of students
III
lack of revision & seriousness of students
IV
lack of revision & seriousness of students
V
lack of revision & seriousness of students
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION DIVISION
Art & Design
Accounts
L6
No difficulties
U6
high rate of absence of student
I
Poor observational skills,difficulties to draw human figures.
II
Lack of preparatory work
III
students were not able to complete their pattern in the required time.
IV
V
L6
U6
Lack of preparatory work
Difficulties in painting nature
Perspective
Lack of preparatory work
III
Not mastering the principles of double entry system,legder account and trial balance
IV
V
L6
Economics
Application of double entry rules and balancing off accounts wrongly done.Layout of
financial statements,MCQs
inability to answer all questions correctly for multiple choice.Questions partly answered
and some not attempted.Wrong layout of financial statements.Wrong formulae for
ratios,wrong calculation of depreciation
Wrong reconciliation of balances and calculation of depreciation,cost of production and
factory profit.Time management.Workings not shown.Financial statement of
companies,Bonus and rights issue
U6
MCQs wrongly answered,time management,some topics not revised at all,workings not
shown,wrong amounts taken,lack of seriousness,regular work and revision
III
Understanding book examples
IV
A few students confused economic concepts, had difficulties to grasp them properly
and were very lazy.
V
L6
Lack Of Interest, esp. among the repeaters. A few of the weaker students absented
themselves too often.
nil
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U6
Business Studies
IV
V
L6
U6
Lack of understanding the main concepts. Being absent too often
lack of understanding of new terms
Some students could not recall concepts
Lack of higher order thinking to case study
Some students wrote wrong essays
Difficulty in applying theory to case study
Lack of application of knowledge
Lack of higher order thinking to case study
lack of good writing skills
H. Economics
I
Finding it hard to answer back using the appropriate terms
II
Finding it hard to recall the appropriate terms
III
To use the appropriate terms where required
IV Fashion difficulty to memorise technical terms.
V Fashion poor knowledge of theory due to insufficient revision. Lack of practice for practical
F4
Difficulty to answer questions using adequate tems
F5
Brief answers in section A, Insufficient details to support answers in Section B & C; Poor
time plan and practical test not completed
L6
Insufficient support to answers, still O- Level; Lack organisation and presentation
U6
Insufficient support to answers, still O- Level; Practical: Lack organisation and
presentation
Social studies & Sociology I
weak students but can grasp well; unable to express in English; Some students absent
too often.
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Social studies & Sociology
II
Responding better
III
lack of concentration in class due to mobile phones and lack of reading culture
IV
V
L6
U6
Travel & Tourism
IV
Not revising well; For some students, lack of willingness to study well; Poor language
skills
Not understanding questions set; Poor revision
Poor revision; Inability to recall names of perspectives and sociologists; 50% have not
done sociology at F V level
Irregular in attendance; Absent when carrying out class tests
Difficulty to understand questions in case-studes. Poor general knowledge of
worldwide features or destinations
L6
Wrong interpretation of question makes students go completely irrelevant.
IV
Finding it hard to answer using the appropriate terms in essays.
L6
Finding it hard to answer using the appropriate terms in essays.
Hinduism
Hindi
I
II
III
IV
V
L6
U6
reading and spelling problems, grammar inefficiency, difficulties in writing complete
sentences withouterrors
reading and spelling problems, grammar inefficiency, difficulties in writing complete
sentences withouterrors
reading and spelling problems, grammar inefficiency, difficulties in writing complete
sentences withouterrors
lacking of awareness in both target language n second language
lacking of awareness in both target language n second language
pupils arre not aware of Hindi Literature . They do not have enough knowledge how to
tackle the questions
pupils arre not aware of Hindi Literature . They do not have enough knowledge how to
tackle the questions
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Tamil
I
II
III
Arabic
IV
I
Some students have difficulty to memorise.
III
P.E
Incoherent sentence structuresmisuse of grammatical items
misuse of grammatical items & spelling mistakes
spelling mistakes, sentence structure & grammatical errors
II
Urdu
Grammatical errors spelling mistakes
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
LVI
I
II
Difficulty to memorise, lack of attention in class and confusion while reading.
Some can't differentiate between nominative and accusative case and lack of fluency
while reading.
writing of words, phrase constructions, use of correct verbs
writing of words, phrase constructions, use of correct verbs
writing of words, phrase constructions, use of correct verbs
writing of words, phrase constructions, use of correct verbs
writing of words, phrase constructions, use of correct verbs
writing of words, phrase constructions, use of correct verbs
Some students lack coordination
Some students lack coordination
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remedial work plan
Remedial work Plan
More grammar practice. Practice in sentence writing.
Dictation exercise. Spelling.
Vocabulary tasks, recapitulation exercise, oral
exercises
More oral English. Recapitulation. Close monitoring,
dictation and spelling exercise, sentence building
More practice in different type of exam questions.
Vocabulary tasks. Brainstorming, sentence building,
paragraph writing.
Vocabulary in context, teach reading skills, inferential
questions, more comprehensions
Encourage intensive and extensive reading.More
discussions. Research work and brainstorming. More
practice in comprehension and data.
Encourage intensive and extensive reading.More
discussions. Research work and brainstorming. More
practice in comprehension and data.
Expose students to more literary forms, watching films
and discussions.
more practice, individual attention
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
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model answers to be given, more exercises to be
worked out
model answers to be given, more exercises to be
worked out
Discussion of questions. Notes and modelling
provided. More practice in writing. Regular
assessment for closer monitoring.
Discussion of questions. Notes and modelling
provided. More practice in writing. Regular
assessment for closer monitoring.
To work out simple texts with simple questions
Construction of sentences with different titles
Simple sentences using different tenses
Monitor vocabulary copy book regularly
More practice on verbs
Construction of sentences using different tenses/
more discussion before writing an essay
Short passage with simple sentence/ more practice on
verbs
More practice - using small texts and encourage them
to write in their own words
paragraph writing
small sentences to translate
Giving model answer specifying main points which
should have been included / explaining answer
structure
systematic marking penalizing copy
Focused exercise on tenses
Training on proof reading and dictation
More practice in answering questions/ summary
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Working on basic questions why / how
Giving model answer specifying main points which
should have been included / explaining answer
structure
Revision exercises to be done during the third term.
Revision exercises to be done during the third term.
More revision exercises to be done in class next term.
To do again these topics once the syllabus is
completed
More practice to be done in class.
To practise past exam question in class next term
More revision exercises to be done in class next term.
They will get used to the types of questions with
practice.
More questions to be given as practice.
more practice to be given in class next term
To do past exam papers during the third term
Remedial classes during activity periods, oral
recitation, revision of notes, more written work
Remedial classes during activity periods, oral
recitation, revision of notes, more written work
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION DIVISION
Remedial classes during activity periods, oral
recitation, revision of notes, more written work
Guidance on answering techniques
More written homework and revision exercises
Revision in third term
exam papers
Working of past
Revision of notes, more higher order questions will be
done in class, helping students to understand and use
the cambridge mark schemes
More intense revision
Answering
higher order questions
Remedial classes during
activity classes
remedial class for absentees; more classwork than
homework
remedial class for absentees; more classwork than
homework
remedial class for absentees; more classwork than
homework
work out more ATP questions in class; work out more
applied questions
remedial classwork;
practice more question in biochemistry
work out more practicals and more classwork
practice more study questions and past papers
practice more study questions and past papers
encourage reading, use english to answer all questions
and to express oneself. More practice of exercises.
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reading is encouraged in class. Working more
exercises. Demonstrations using springs.
More concept based questions, encourage reqding in
class, encourage and use precise physics language.
Encourage reading, 5min prior to start lesson. Set
project work to encourage reading. Hydraulic systems
explained through animations, working past exam
questions, doing activity-based lesson
Used slides and animations to help in explaining
magnetism, demonstration of static electricity,
encourage reading and practice of past exam
questions.
(1) using slides to explain. Pair work to enhance
thinking skills. More practice of concept based
exercises. Individual help given during practicals. All
practicals are marked to encourage them to perform
better. Strict time limit.
(1) group work to help clearing misunderstandings and
improve mathematical skills. More practice of
exercises. Individual help in practicals. More practicals
on electricity set.
revision and topic consolidation
revision and topic consolidation
revision and topic consolidation/ past papers national
exams practice
revision and topic consolidation/ past papers exams
practice
revision and topic consolidation/ past papers exams
practice
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revision and topic consolidation/ past papers exams
practice
revision and topic consolidation/ past papers exams
practice
More practice in both drawing and human figure
More research work
More work on pattern should be given to develop time
management skills
Encourage to do all three preparatory work
Demonstration
More sketches
More research work
More questions to be worked on these topics.
More exercises to be practised.Emphasis on
MCQs,Further reading to be done.
To practise more exercises on all topics from exam
papers.Emphasis to be laid on MCQs and theoretical
questions.
Better planning in answering questions.More practice
of exercises from exams papers
Regular revision and practice of exam-papers-Papers 1
to 4.Emphasis on time allocated and revision of all
topics/chapters
practical examples were given and were well
understood
More explanations given with additional examples and
classwork set to see if students could understand.
More individual attention, c/w and h/w set corrected
individually.
nil
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION DIVISION
More practice on past exams papers + explanation on
CIE reports
More individual help
Review of lessons taught
More consolidation work
More revision work needed
Revision and review of lesson
More practice using past exam questions
More practice using past exam questions
More practice using past exam questions
To reinforce some of the terms used and making use
of supports on bristol paper to recall them
To reinforce some of the terms used and making use
of supports on bristol paper to recall them
To encourage studying through motivation and
working past exams papers as a means to practice
regular revision and oral questions
motivate students to revise and practice processes.
More classwork
Review questions and answers; develop strategies to
remember important terms.
Review questions and answers as per marking scheme;
Practice planning questions
Review questions and answers as per marking scheme;
Practice planning questions and written answers
Review questions and answers as per marking scheme;
Practice planning questions and written answers
Home work given during holidays
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Home work given during holidays
Home work given during holidays
Home work given during holidays
More class tests during 3rd term
Home work given during holidays
More class tests during 3rd term
Encourage research work and more practice with case
studies
Need to have more practice with case-studies and past
exam questions
To reinforce some of the terms used and making use
of more essay type questions for practice with proper
time management. More notes would be provided.
To reinforce some of the terms used and making use
of more essay type questions for practice with proper
time management. More notes would be provided.
reading in classes orally to be encouraged
revision works to be done regularly
more reading needed
more reading needed
revision to be done regularly
literature must be initiated as fronm F4
literature must be initiated as fronm F4
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More grammatical exercisesvocabulary exercises
Reinforcement on language practice with sentence
building
more vocabulary exercises more guidelines to be given
on self prepared exercises
reading needed more essay writing
Explain in simplest form by doing mind mapping,
revision to have more practice.
Mind mapping,Quiz to get their attention, Readingaloud, whiole explaining elaborate with examples.
Simplify explanation, remedial of work, revision of
previous chapters. Reading aloud in class and at home.
grammar works, verbs, vocabularies
grammar works, verbs, vocabularies
grammar works, verbs, vocabularies
grammar works, verbs, vocabularies
grammar works, verbs, vocabularies
grammar works, verbs, vocabularies
more practice
more practice