The Agric practical can boost your overall grade when you stay organized. This guide shows how to handle specimens, complete observation tables, and draw neatly with correct labels.
Use the tips below to avoid common mistakes and maximize marks in 2026.
What to Expect in WAEC Agric Practical
- 🧪 Specimens: seeds, leaves, stems, farm tools, pests, and animal products.
- 📋 Observation tables: shape, color, texture, function, and uses.
- âœï¸ Drawings: simple, clean outlines with correct labeling.
Common Specimens and How to Describe Them
Seeds & Fruits
- Shape: oval, round, elongated
- Surface: smooth, rough, hairy
- Uses: food, oil, propagation
Leaves & Stems
- Venation: parallel or reticulate
- Leaf arrangement: alternate/opposite
- Function: photosynthesis, storage
Tools & Implements
- Name and function (e.g., hoe for weeding)
- Maintenance (cleaning, oiling)
- Safety precautions
How to Fill Observation Tables
Scoring Tips
- Use simple adjectives (e.g., “brown,†“smooth,†“fibrousâ€).
- Keep entries short and specific.
- Match functions to specimen (e.g., “storage of foodâ€).
- Don’t guess wildly: stick to visible features.
Drawing and Labeling Checklist
- âœï¸ Draw using simple outlines (no shading).
- 📠Use straight label lines and print labels clearly.
- ✅ Label only major parts (3-6 labels are enough).
- 🧼 Keep the page neat and free of smudges.
Typical Theory Questions
Practice These Prompts
- State five uses of a named farm tool.
- Describe differences between a monocot and dicot seed.
- Explain two methods of pest control on a farm.
Final 5-Day Practical Plan
- Day 1: Specimens recognition + key features.
- Day 2: Observation tables and functions.
- Day 3: Drawings and labeling drills.
- Day 4: Past practical questions.
- Day 5: Full mock practical + corrections.