Preparing for the WAEC Crop Husbandry and Horticulture examination requires a clear understanding of the syllabus and recommended textbooks.
This blog post aims to provide a simplified overview of the syllabus, including its objectives, key topics, and examination format.
Whether you’re a student or a teacher, utilizing the syllabus as a study guide will significantly enhance your exam preparation.
WAEC Crop Husbandry and Horticulture Syllabus:
The syllabus is designed to evaluate candidates’ knowledge and skills in various aspects of crop production, processing, storage, marketing, and utilization.
It also encompasses landscaping, home gardening, and other vocations related to crop husbandry. By studying this syllabus, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of:
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Cultivation of Field Crops:
- Factors influencing crop production.
- Characteristics and significance of field crops.
- Distribution of field crops in West Africa.
- Breeding techniques for developing improved varieties.
- Seed production and marketing.
- Production and management of cereal, leguminous, root, and tuber crops.
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Production of Fruit and Tree Crops:
- Different types and geographical distribution of fruit and tree crops.
- Land preparation, nursery practices, and field maintenance.
- Harvesting, post-harvest handling, and marketing strategies.
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Production of Vegetables:
- Types, characteristics, and economic importance of vegetables.
- Production systems, cropping patterns, and environmental requirements.
- Nursery and field practices, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
- Quality and safety standards in vegetable production and marketing.
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Raising Ornamental Plants:
- Types and functions of ornamental plants.
- Propagation methods and management practices for house plants.
- Establishing and managing lawn grasses, hedges, beds, and borders.
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Landscaping:
- Importance and components of landscaping.
- Principles of landscape design.
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Vocations in Crop Husbandry and Horticulture:
- Various vocations and their roles in crop husbandry enterprises.
Examination Scheme:
The WAEC Crop Husbandry and Horticulture examination consists of three papers: Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3. Here’s an overview of each paper:
- Paper 1: Multiple-choice objective questions (50 marks, 1-hour duration).
- Paper 2: Essay-type questions (80 marks, 4 out of 6 questions to be answered, 2-hour duration).
- Paper 3: Practical paper for school candidates or an alternative to practical test paper for private candidates (60 marks, 4 questions to be answered, 2-hour duration).
Recommended Requirements:
Schools offering Crop Husbandry and Horticulture are encouraged to maintain farms or establish affiliations with established farms where students can observe and participate in crop cultivation. Additionally, the following resources are recommended:
- Laboratories, workshops, and necessary farm tools and equipment.
- Study materials such as specimens, chemicals, and seeds.
- Practical notebooks, farm diaries, and weed albums for recording observations.
Conclusion
The WAEC Crop Husbandry and Horticulture syllabus provides a comprehensive framework for candidates to acquire knowledge and skills related to crop production, processing, marketing, landscaping, and various vocations in crop husbandry.
By using this syllabus as a study guide and following the recommended requirements, candidates can effectively prepare for the examination and increase their chances of success.
