The use of WAEC specimens is important for several reasons:
Familiarization with exam format: Specimens provide students with a clear understanding of the format and structure of the exam, which helps to reduce anxiety and increase confidence.
Practice: By using WAEC specimens, students can practice and familiarize themselves with the types of questions and tasks that may be included in the actual exam.
Time management: Practicing with specimens can help students improve their time management skills by giving them an idea of how much time to allocate for each section of the exam.
Subject coverage: Specimens cover a wide range of subjects and topics, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the syllabus.
Improves performance: Through the use of specimens, students can identify their strengths and weaknesses and focus on improving their performance in areas where they are weaker.
Better preparation: Specimens help students to prepare better for the actual exam, by providing them with a clear idea of what to expect, and enabling them to identify areas where they need to improve.
In summary, the use of WAEC specimens is an important tool for students preparing for the WASSCE, as it helps them to become familiar with the exam format, practice, improve their performance, and better prepare for the actual exam.
PHYSICS PRACTICAL SPECIMEN:
QUESTION 1
– A load of mass 100g concealed and labelled as P
– A load of mass 20g concealed and labelled as Q
– A set of masses m (40g, 50g, 60g, 70g and 80g)
– Metre rule
– 100cm piece of string
– Stop watch
– Helical spring
– Retort stand set-up
– Knife edge
QUESTION 2
– A rectangular block (glass or Perspex) measuring at least 10cm×9cm
– Drawing sheet
– Drawing board
– Four optical pins
– Drawing pins
– Triangular prism
– Half metre rule
– Plane mirror
QUESTION 3
– 1Ω standard resistor labelled R
– Rheostat
– Voltmeter
– Ammeter
– Key/switch
– Source of emf, E=2F
– Ten connecting wires
– Resistance box
– Jockey
– Metre bridge
CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL SPECIMEN:
2. In addition to the fittings and reagents normally found in a chemistry laboratory, the following apparatus and materials will be required by each candidate:
(a) One burette of 50cm3 capacity;
(b) One pipette, either 20cm3 or 25cm3. (All candidates at one centre must use pipettes of the same volume. These should be clean and free from grease).
(c) The usual apparatus for titration;
(d) The usual apparatus and reagents for qualitative work including the following with all reagents appropriately labeled;
(i) Dilute sodium hydroxide solution;
(ii) Dilute hydrochloric acid;
(iii) Dilute trioxonitrate (V) acid;
(iv) Silver trioxonitrate (V) solution;
(v) Acidified potassium dichromate solution;
(vi) Aqueous ammonia;
(vii) Lime water;
(viii) Red and Blue litmus paper;
(ix) Dilute tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid;
(x) Fehlings solution A & B.
(e) Spatula;
(f) Filtration apparatus;
(g) One beaker;
(h) One boiling tube;
(i) Four test tube;
(j) Methyl orange as indicator;
(k) Glass rod;
(l) Wash bottle containing distilled/deionized water;
(m) Burning splint;
(n) Watch glass;
(o) Bunsen burner/source of heat;
(p) Droppers;
(q) Mathematical table/calculator.
3. Each candidate should be supplied with the following, where ‘n’ is the candidate’s serial number.
(a) 150cm3 of a solution of HCL in a corked flask or bottle labeled ‘An’. These should all be the same containing 8.5cm3 of concentrated HCl per dm³ of solution.
(b) 150cm3 of Na2CO3 .10H2O in a corked flask or bottle labeled ‘Bn’. These should all be the same cointaing 5.0g of the hydrated salt per dm3 of solution.
(c) One spatulaful of glucose in a specimen bottle labeled ‘Cn’. This must be the same for all candidate
(d) One spatulaful of zinc oxide powder in a specimen bottle labeled ‘Dn’. This must be the same for all candidates.
4. In all cases, more materials may be issued if required.
5. The actual concentrations of A and B must be stated on the Supervisor’s Report Form. The candidates will assume that the concentrations are exactly as stated in the question paper.
6. It should be noted that schools are not allowed to amend the information provided on the question paper or substitute any substance/solution for those specified in these instructions.
ARRANGEMENT AND SERIAL NUMBERS OF CANDIDATES
7. The laboratory places should be numbered serially and the candidates should be allotted these places strictly in the order of their index numbers. The number of every specimen supplied to each candidate should be the same as his or her serial number.
8. If a candidate is absent, his or her serial number should not be allotted to another candidate.
9. If the candidates are divided into a number of sets, the serial numbers should be continued through the sets, so that no serial number is repeated.
WAEC 2023 BIOLOGY PRACTICAL SPECIMEN
(3a) Each candidate should be provided with the following groups of specimens
Specimen A – Mature fresh eggs of catfish.
Specimen B – Fresh egg of domestic fowl (raw, with shell intact).
Specimen C – Picture/model/chart of uterus containing a foetus.
Specimen D – Longitudinal section of ovary of Pride of Barbados flower.
Specimen E – Leaf of Pride of Barbados.
Specimen F – Panicum plant/Guinea grass (whole plant).
Specimen G – Cocoyam plant/Caladium plant (whole plant).
Specimen H – Corm of cocoyam.
Specimen J – Dry humus in a beaker.
Specimen K – Moist humus in a beaker.
Specimen L – Ripe orange fruit (whole).
Specimen M – Longitudinal section of coconut fruit.
Specimen N – Longitudinal section of fresh chilli pepper fruit.
NB:
(i) All specimens can be provided as group specimens for five (5) to ten (10) candidates.
(ii) All specimens must carry individual labels (e.g. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, and N).
(3b) It is essential that each candidate should be provided with the following materials:
(i) hand lens/magnifying lens;
(ii) scalpel/razor blade /knife;
(iii) pair of forceps;
(iv) hand gloves;
(v) spatula;
(vi) Petri dish;
(vii) Fehling’s solutions A and B;
(viii) iodine solution.
(4) Report Forms are provided separately on which you are required to:
(a) supply the necessary information about the specimens;
(b) report on any difficulty in the conduct of examination;
(c) report any particular difficulty experienced by any candidate during the conduct of the examination, especially of the examiner would be unable to discover these from the scripts;
(d) carry out and record experimental observations as directed in the Report Form.
(5) You must enclose a completed Report Form in each envelope of scripts.
AGRIC. SCIENCE PRACTICAL SPECIMEN:
(1)Great care should be taken to ensure that the information given below doesn’t reach the candidate either direct or indirectly before the examination.
(2a)The provision of specimens, materials and equipment for the test Is your responsibility.
(2bi)Where a specimen is not readily available in sufficient quality it should be shared among small groups of candidates.
(2bii)Each Candidates should be provided with the followed specimens Labelled accordingly.
Specimen A : Earthworm
Specimen B : Termite
Specimen C : Loamy Soil
Specimen D : Sandy Soil
Specimen E : Water Trough
Specimen F : Feed Trough
Specimen G : Egg Candler(Real/Picture/Diagram
Specimen H : Scoop Net
Specimen I : Sugarcane
Specimen J :Pineapple Fruit(Whole)
Specimen K : Ginger (Whole)
Specimen L : Honey
Specimen M : Sawdust
Specimen N : Wood shavings
Specimen O : Electric Bulb
Specimen P : Kerosene Lamp
Specimen Q : Charcoal Pot.
2023 WAEC SPECIMENS ON ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Specimen A – Fresh centrosema plant
Specimen B – Guinea grass (fresh)
Specimen C – Palm oil (labelled)
Specimen D – Hoof
Specimen E – Horn
Specimen F – Feather
Specimen G – Common salt (labelled)
Specimen H – Maize grains
Specimen I – Powdered milk
Specimen J: Groundnut cake
Specimen K – Water (labelled)
Specimen L – Restraining rope.
