Preparing for your WAEC Home Management examination is crucial to ensure success.
The Home Management syllabus provided by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) serves as a valuable resource, outlining the topics you need to study.
In this blog post, we will explore the aims and objectives of the Home Management exam, the scheme of examination, and the syllabus content.
Additionally, we will provide a list of recommended textbooks to aid in your preparation.
WAEC Home Management Aims and Objectives:
The Home Management exam aims to assess candidates’ knowledge, understanding, appreciation, and application of various concepts related to managing a home. The objectives of the exam include:
- Management Concepts: Testing candidates’ comprehension of goals, values, standards, and needs within the context of home management.
- Decision-Making Processes: Evaluating candidates’ ability to make informed decisions regarding home management tasks.
- Resources: Assessing candidates’ understanding of the human and material resources required for effective home management.
- Basic Skills: Testing candidates’ proficiency in caring for the home and society through the application of fundamental skills.
- Consumer Education: Evaluating candidates’ knowledge of consumer skills and their ability to make informed consumer decisions.
- Health Practices: Assessing candidates’ understanding of sound health practices within the home.
- Self-Reliant Skills: Testing candidates’ proficiency in acquiring skills necessary for effective living.
Scheme of Examination:
The Home Management examination consists of three papers: Papers 1, 2, and 3. All three papers must be taken by candidates. Here is an overview of each paper:
Paper 1:
This paper comprises fifty multiple-choice objective questions. Candidates are required to answer all the questions within one hour. The total marks for this paper are 50.
Paper 2:
In this paper, candidates are presented with six essay questions. They are expected to answer any four questions within one hour and fifteen minutes. The total marks for this paper are 50.
Paper 3:
This practical test is conducted over three hours by a visiting examiner appointed by WAEC. The examiner evaluates candidates’ practical skills related to Home Management, and the paper carries a total of 100 marks.
WAEC Home Management Syllabus:
The Home Management syllabus covers various aspects related to managing a home. Here are the key topics included in the syllabus:
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Principle of Management:
- Definition of Home Management
- Careers in Home Management
- The Management Process
- Application of process to specific tasks
- Motivations for Home Management
- Family Resources
- Decision–making
- Management of Time and Energy
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Family Living:
- The family
- Courtship and marriage
- Parenthood
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Feeding the Family:
- Classes of food and food nutrients
- Scientific study of nutrients
- Effect of heat on nutrients
- Special nutrition needs for various groups
- Food storage and preservation
- Planning balanced meals
- Kitchen plan, hygiene, and safety
- Food purchasing
- Preparation and serving of meals, snacks, and beverages
- Entertainment
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Clothing the Family:
- Clothing
- Household linen
- Textiles
- Fabric construction
- Planning a wardrobe
- Maintenance of clothing
- Sewing equipment and tools
- Sewing processes
- Storage of clothing
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Housing the Family:
- Family house
- Choosing a family house
- Setting up a home
- Home Improvement/Interior Decoration
- Utilities in the home
- Simple home maintenance and repairs
- Safety measures in the home
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Wealth Creation and Management:
- Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- Money Management
- Wealth Creation
- Capital Market Investment
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Consumer Education:
- Definition and Importance of Consumer education
- Rights and responsibilities of a Consumer
- Consumer Information
- Consumer Legislation and Agencies
- Principles of consumer Education
- Consumer Agents
- Environmentally Friendly Consumption Practices
- Purchasing practices
WAEC Recommended Textbooks for Home Management:
To support your preparation, WAEC recommends the following textbooks for Home Management:
- “Home Management” by R.O. Johnson, A. Akingbehin, and J. Mifie (Publishers: Longman)
- “Home Management for Secondary Schools” by Enid O’Reilly Wright & Lillian Adesimi-Davies (Publishers: Evans Brothers Ltd.)
- “Home Management for Secondary Schools 1-3” by Mary Edna Aufani Joe, Oby Eyisi et al. (Publishers: University Press Plc.)
- “Home Management for Secondary Schools 1005 OQ & A Series” by Elizabeth Anyakoha (Publisher: Fep Publisher Ltd.)
Conclusion
The WAEC Home Management syllabus provides a comprehensive guide for your exam preparation.
It covers various aspects of managing a home, such as principles of management, family living, feeding the family, clothing, housing, wealth creation and management, and consumer education.
By utilizing the recommended textbooks alongside the syllabus, you can enhance your understanding of these topics and improve your chances of success in the examination.
Remember to plan your study time effectively and engage in practical exercises to develop the necessary skills for home management. Best of luck in your exam!
