Questions in Standard Grade Home Economics (Standard Grade)

by Alistair Mac Gregor (Author)

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  2003

  $5.64

  Ideal for use in conjunction with Standard Grade Home Economics Course Notes, this title is an essential question book designed to help students attain the highest possible grade. The questions, which cover the range of essential knowledge statements, offer key examination practice and enable students to test and broaden knowledge and understanding as well as honing handling information skills. Whilst the topic-by-topic structure and units on practical assignments make this ideal for continuous assessment, helpful exam advice, reference to revision sites and pull-out answers for self monitoring allow students to focus revision, sharpen their performance and aim for success. Contents Introduction Section 1: Exam Technique * Knowledge and Understanding * Handling Information Section 2: Questions * Eating a variety of foods contributes to good health * Current dietary advice * Individuals have varying dietary needs * Cleanliness is important in relation to health * Safe working practices * Design features * Physical needs of individuals and families * Management of expenditure Section 3: Planning and carrying out practical exercises * Choosing suitable items to make * Preparing a food requisition sheet * Preparing a time plan * Carrying out the practical exercise Section 4: The Practical Assignment * Analysing the assignment * Planning the assignment * Planning for the practical activities * Carrying out the assignment * Evaluating the assignment