The most plausible reasons are lack of focus, diligence and preparation on the part of the students themselves. And these reasons are quite prevalent, particularly with all the distractions of this time. Back then in the eighties when the average home had the privilege of viewing only one or two local television stations for a maximum of between eight and 12 hours of the weekday and weekend respectively, and the almost forgotten Video Cassette Player, then a new innovation which only the rich could afford, it was a lot easier naturally for students to come into a study mode and prepare intensely for final and qualifying exams like the WASCCE and the University Matriculation Examination. For even an average student at that time, focus is not so easily broken with reading taking more attention than any other activity. Television? No show! Internet and social media? Non-existent.