Economics · Paper 1 · 2016
16 questions 🇹🇿 NECTA ✓ MS3-hour timed simulation · auto-graded · counts toward ranking
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Section A
Define the term “nutrition” and mention two functions of carbohydrates in the human body.
- Define the term “nutrition”. (0 mk)
- Mention two functions of carbohydrates in the human body. (0 mk)
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State four factors to consider when planning a balanced meal.
- State four factors to consider when planning a balanced meal. (4 mk)
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Give four reasons why cleanliness is important in food preparation.
- Give four reasons why cleanliness is important in food preparation. (4 mk)
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Identify four types of seams used in dressmaking.
- Identify four types of seams used in dressmaking. (4 mk)
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State four reasons for assessing learners’ performance in Home Economics.
- State four reasons for assessing learners’ performance in Home Economics. (4 mk)
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Mention four disadvantages of using chalkboard as a teaching aid.
- Mention four disadvantages of using chalkboard as a teaching aid. (4 mk)
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List four signs of vitamin A deficiency.
- List four signs of vitamin A deficiency. (4 mk)
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State four precautions to observe when using an electric iron.
- State four precautions to observe when using an electric iron. (4 mk)
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Mention four causes of early pregnancy among adolescent girls.
- Mention four causes of early pregnancy among adolescent girls. (4 mk)
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State four benefits of family planning to the family.
- State four benefits of family planning to the family. (4 mk)
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Section B
Describe six causes of food contamination and suggest measures to prevent each cause.
- Describe six causes of food contamination and suggest measures to prevent each cause. (30 mk)
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Explain six advantages of using group work as a teaching strategy in Home Economics.
- Explain six advantages of using group work as a teaching strategy in Home Economics. (30 mk)
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Discuss six effects of poor feeding habits on the health of children under five years.
- Discuss six effects of poor feeding habits on the health of children under five years. (30 mk)
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Section C
Explain in detail the steps involved in planning and organizing a field visit for Home Economics students.
- Explain in detail the steps involved in planning and organizing a field visit for Home Economics students. (30 mk)
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Describe six qualities of a good Home Economics test and explain why each is important.
- Describe six qualities of a good Home Economics test and explain why each is important. (30 mk)
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Explain six factors to consider when selecting teaching and learning resources for practical lessons in Home Economics.
- Explain six factors to consider when selecting teaching and learning resources for practical lessons in Home Economics. (30 mk)
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