Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Form 4 Home Science Term 1 2026 Opener Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a separate document.

  The exam is a Paper 1 (Theory) designated for a duration of 2 ½ hours. It is divided into three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C, with a total maximum score of 100 marks. Section A carries 40 marks and consists of compulsory short-answer questions. Section B is a compulsory section worth 20 marks, focusing on practical laundry and cleaning procedures. Section C accounts for 40 marks and offers three essay-style questions, from which candidates must select and answer two.

  The document covers the following topics:

  • Conditions for the growth of micro-organisms in food spoilage
  • Nutritional disorders (Types of Beriberi)
  • Meal planning (Importance of breakfast)
  • Home management (Factors determining cleaning frequency)
  • Cooking methods (Advantages of steaming and precautions in deep frying)
  • Food classification (Perishable vs. Non-perishable foods)
  • Laundry agents and items (Definitions of methylated spirit, Jik, vinegar, etc.)
  • Clothing construction notions (Velcro, zippers, piping cord)
  • Maternal and Child Health (Benefits of breastfeeding, Advantages of postnatal clinics)
  • Laundry equipment (Characteristics of a plastic laundry basin)
  • Safety in the home (Differentiating burns and scalds)
  • Laundry processes (Limitations of dry cleaning, Laundering woolen socks, Cleaning stainless steel)
  • Textile Science (Fibers of plant origin)
  • Garment construction (Disposing fullness, Use of pockets)
  • Flour mixtures (General rules)
  • Consumer Education (Advantages of family budgeting)
  • Child development (Qualities of suitable toys for infants)
  • Food preservation (Methods for fruits)
  • Hygiene (Conditions requiring hand washing)
  • Clothing selection (Factors choosing personal garments)
  • Table etiquette
• File Size:

  25.78 KB
• Length:

  4 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  HOME SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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