Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies Paper 1 End of Term 2 2025 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This theory paper contains a total of 50 questions, divided into Section A (Multiple Choice) and Section B (Structured Questions). The examination is marked out of a total of 80 marks and has a duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

  The paper assesses learners across three main strands:

  • Technical and Workshop Practices:
    • Workshop safety, including the use of fire extinguishers and personal protective equipment.
    • Identification and use of various tools for metalwork and carpentry (e.g., hacksaw, bench vice, marking tools).
    • Knowledge of materials, including metals, timber, and composites.
    • Technical drawing skills, such as types of projections (isometric, oblique), line types, freehand sketching, and geometrical constructions.
  • Business and Financial Literacy:
    • Concepts of entrepreneurship, business communication, and market research.
    • Consumer protection, rights, and the roles of regulatory bodies like the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK).
    • Personal finance topics, including money management, needs versus wants, and calculating the Cost of Goods Sold.
  • Computing and ICT:
    • Fundamentals of computer hardware, software, and accessories.
    • Digital citizenship, including online safety, identifying phishing, and understanding cyberbullying.
    • Practical application skills such as using keyboard shortcuts, writing spreadsheet formulas, and understanding the steps for sending an email.
    • Basic programming concepts, including algorithms and interpreting simple programs.
• File Size:

  409.52 KB
• Length:

  10 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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