034 Agriculture Form Four CSEE NECTA Examination Format PDF
034 AGRICULTURE
For Both School and Private Candidates
INTRODUCTION
This Agriculture examination format revises the 2019 Agricultural Science version
The format is based on the 2019 Agriculture syllabus, which replaced the 1997 Agricultural Science syllabus.
The improvements made in the syllabus include the omission of some topics, introduction of new topics, and shifting of some topics from one class level to another.
The name of the subject in the revised syllabus has also been changed from Agricultural Science to Agriculture.
Improvements in this format include the revising of the examination rubric, the content, general objectives and competencies.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The examination will assess the extent to which the candidates can:
1 demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of agricultural science and production;
2 examine the importance of self-confidence and self-advancement in agricultural science and production;
3 analyse the world in which they live through meaningful and sustainable scientific agricultural activities;
4 plan and run agricultural enterprises for income generation;
5 apply agricultural principles and practices for lifelong learning;
6 adhere to the principles of production in producing crops;
7 recognise soil properties for agricultural production and productivity;
8 adhere to the principles of efficient livestock production;
9 examine the marketing of agricultural products;
10 develop knowledge on agro-forestry for sustainable agricultural production and management of land;
11 demonstrate the basic skills of farm structures for improved productivity; and
12 manage the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) for sustainable agricultural production.