21/07/2025
๐ Essay Marking Secret Revealed! ๐คซโ๏ธ
Did you know that Examiners use a simple 4-letter acronym when marking essay questions?
๐ฏ C.O.E.MA
If you're preparing for the WASSCE or you're a teacher guiding students, this is GOLD!
Letโs break it down ๐
๐ต C โ Content
> Are you answering the question directly and comprehensively?
This checks for relevance, depth, and coverage of all required points. Your essay must not deviate from the topic of your choice.
๐ก O โ Organisation
> How well is your essay structured?
Your paragraphs must be well developed discussing your points. Your points must be coherent and transitions from one paragraph to another smooth. Adhere to the format of the essay type of your choice.
๐ข E โ Expression
> This assesses your grammatical construction, vocabulary, style and the appropriateness of your tenses to your content.
Is your language appropriate, varied, and fluent?
๐ด MAโ Mechanical Accuracy
> Watch out for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors!
These can cost you precious marks.
๐ Master these four acronyms and youโre on your way to acing that essay!
๐ก Teachers, letโs break this down in class.
๐ Students, use C.O.E.MA as your personal checklist before submitting your essay.
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