HOME–SCIENCE MARKING SCHEME TIME: 2 HOURS

Answer all the questions in section A and B and 2 questions in section C.

SECTION A ( 40 MARKS)

1.State two ways of ensuring that feet are healthy. (2mks)

 wash and dry frequntly

 wear dry socks well fitting shoes.
 avoid sharing shoes and socks
 use a pumice stone to wash
 apply suitable lotions/jelly

3. Give three reasons as to why plastics are commonly used. (3m)

 to save life
 prevent further injury
 stop loss of blood
 relieve pain

4. State three qualities of a good cutting shears (3m)

 sharp
 stainless
 firmly
 long enough
 comfortable handle

5. Point out three factors that contribute to tough beef after roasting. (3m)

 too thinly cut

 too much heat used
 if exposed to heat for too long
 failure to haste during roasting

6. List down three properties of silk. (3m)

 it is a strong fibre
 lustrous : shiny & bright
 elastic : thus crease resistant
 it drapes well
 warm
 absorbent

7. Suggest six effective methods of disinfecting clothes and other household articles. (6x ½ ) (3m)

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  use of salt
 boiling
 drying under the sun
 steaming
 hot ironing
 use of chemicals like detol

8. Highlight three good reasons for proper drainage in a house or a building. (3m)

 frees it from bad smells

 keep it dry
 destroys breeding places for pests
 prevents stagnant water, stops growth and micro organisms
 neat surroundings

9. Give two other names of a stitching line. (1m)

 seam line
 fitting “ or
 construction line

10. Point out two characteristics that make hard water unsuitable for laundry. (2m)

 Forms scum
 Uneconomical due to use of two much soap
 Discolours/damage clothes
 Waste time and energy

11. State two points to remember when darning garments. (2m)

 Use a suitable thread and needle

 Avoid stretching and pulling the work
 Darn on the w.s
 Allow room for shrinkage
 Shape of darn shd be irregular

12. Suggest 2 limitations of wool. (2m)

 Weakened by washing
 Irritates the skin
 Requires special handing in laudry
 It is expensive

13. Mention two ways in which ignorance leads to malnutrition. (2m)

 Improper methods of food preparation

 Eating wrong combination of foods

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  Depriving families of nutritious foods
 Following food taboos/religious practices

14. Suggest three ways of identifying cotton fabric (3m)

 Burning test: fast with a yellow flame

 Feeling test
 Use of microscope
 Smell produced in burning – paper like
 Residue left greyish ash
 Stronger when wet

15. Identify two factors which determine the type of a house to be constructed. (2m)

 Availability of building materials

 The size of the house
 The locality of the house
 Design/plan of the house
 Facilities required of the house
 Money/resources available

16. Suggest two qualities of a good kitchen floor. (2m)

 Shd. be non-slippery
 War to the feet
 Resistant to grease stain
 Should have a smooth even surface
 Easy to clean & maintain
 Should be heat resistant
 Strong to last long

17. Name four commonly improvised cleaning materials at home. (2m) (4x1/2 )

 Sisal fibres
 Maize cobs
 Rough leaves
 Sieved ash
 Crushed/sieved charcoal

SECTION B. 20 MARKS (COMPULSORY)

18. You intend to spend the first weekend of your holiday at your grandparent’s home.

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 Describe how you will assist in each of the following tasks.

(a) Thorough cleaning of the glass window of the sitting room, (7mks)
 Collect the cleaning equipment and materials required
 Dust using dry water
 Wipe the frame with a cloth lining out of wrung out of clean water
 Rinse the flame with a cloth wrung out of clean warm water
 Clean glass by wiping with a cloth or old newspaper
 Work on small portions at a time. Overlapping parts
 Buff the glass to shine
 Clean dry & store the used equip.& materials

(b) Launder a loose coloured T-shirt. (8m)

 Collect all items required

 Wash quickly in warm soapy water using kneading
 Squeezing to minimize loss of colour
 Rinse in lukewarm water to remove soap and dirt
 Final rinse in cold water with salt & vinegar
 Squeeze out excess water
 Dry flat on a clean surface under shade
 Press, warm iron, w,s avoiding the ribbon
 Air, fold & store in a box/self
 Clear up

(c) Outline the procedure for thorough cleaning a silver tray. (5m)
 collect all items needed
 wash in hot soapy water to with a sponge
 rinse severally in hot water to remove soap and dirt
 dry with a clean dry linen kitchen cloth while still warm
 buff to shine
 clear up accordingly

SECTION C (40 MARKS)

Answer only two questions in this section

Each question carries (20mks)

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19(a) State 5 reasons why cotton fabric is suitable for nightwear (5m)

 good conductor of heat/warm to wear

 it is absorbent
 soft and comfortable to wear
 light in weight
 strong and withstand frequent washing
 withstands mild alkalis and acids
 easy to lauder

(b) Sketch and interpret five different pattern symbols /markings. (5

(C)(I) Define sanitation

This is the environment hygiene practices that involves proper disposal of human waste and refuse for
the well being of individuals, as well as proper drainage.

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(ii) Explain four causes of poor sanitation. (4m)

 congestion
 poor personal hygiene
 air, water and land pollution from industries and domestic waste
 ignorance of dangers of careless human disposal
 poor urban planning.

(d)Point out 5 reasons for educating a consumer (5m)

 the consumer is made aware of

 the imp of planning for family finance to avoid wastage
 the interpretation of adverts
 consumer right
 wise buying
 getting information about different products
 his/her role as a consumer

20(a) Mention 5 factors that contribute to the cleaning frequency of a house. (5m)

 the size of the house

 the occupants
 weather condition
 time available
 it.s location
 available cleaning equipment
 use of the room
 passion for cleaning

(b) Explain five factors that influence the choice of a seam. (5m)

 type of garment
 type of fabric
 style of the garment
 the effect desired
 position of the seam

(c)Point out 5 qualities of a good clothesline (5m)

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  Should be rust-free
 Smooth to avoid tearing clothe
 Easy to clean
 Strong and firm
 Colour fast to avoid staining clothes
 Of adequate length
 All weather resistant

(d)Suggest five ways of ensuring that leafy vegetables yield maximum vit. C in the diet. (5m)

 Eat them raw where possible

 Should not be bruised
 Serve immediately after cooking
 Use water in which they are cooked in other dishes
 Wash before cutting
 Avoid overcooking

21(a) Highlight five important points to consider when working permanent stitches. (5m)

 Use the correct size of needle and thread for the fabric
 The colour of thread should match the fabric unless a decorative effect is desired
 Choose the correct stitch for the intended purpose
 They should be fastened on and off neatly and firmly
 Firmly and neatly done
 Of the correct tension for the fabric

(b) List down 3 advantages and 2 disadvantages of advertising (5m)

Advantages

 Educative as it gives information

 Entertaining
 Creates employment
 Informative:- creates awareness of the goods and services available

Disadvantages

 Some are deceptive /misleading

 Some go against of a society in culture and religion
 The cost increases the cost of advertised goods & services

(c) State five functions of vit. C in the diet. (5m)

 Assists in the absorption of iron in the body

 Maintains a smooth and healthy skin free from infection

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  Promote quick recovery of wounds
 Prevents occurrence of scurvy
 Prevents iron-deficiency anemia

(d)Mention 3 physical changes that are unique to girls and 2 physical changes in boys at adolescent
stage.

In girls.
 Enlargement of breasts
 Hips broaden
 Rapid growth
 Menstrual period starts

In boys

 Beards appear on the chin

 Rapid growth
 Voice breaks
 Develop acne
 Adam’s apple

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