Home Science Paper 2: QAC Model – Document ID 20250301012

Extracted Questions

1. What are the steps involved in preparing tucks on the skirt front?
2. How do you attach the front pocket to the skirt?
3. What is the process for managing the interfaced waistband?
4. How should the buttonhole be made on the back waistband?
5. What techniques are used for hem management on the skirt?

Document Overview

1. Title and Identification:
   • The document is titled “Home Science Paper 2: QAC Model,” with Document ID 20250301012.
2. Instructions for Mock Officials:
   • Specific directives regarding the distribution of marking schemes for practical assessments, ensuring that Paper 3 marking schemes are provided to schools during examination time, while Paper 2 marking schemes are not.
3. Instructions to Schools:
   • Schools are instructed to provide:
     • Plain lightweight cotton fabric (70cm x 90cm).
     • Matching sewing cotton thread.
     • A large envelope for submission.
     • Sufficient work surfaces and sewing machines.
     • Necessary sewing tools.
4. Instructions to Candidates:
   • Candidates are informed that the paper consists of 3 printed pages and are required to check for completeness.
   • A pattern for a girls’ skirt is provided, and candidates are advised to study the sketches, instructions, and layout carefully.
5. Materials Provided:
   • Pattern pieces for the skirt (front, back, pocket, waistband, frills, and interfacing).
   • Lightweight cotton fabric.
   • Sewing thread.
   • A large envelope for submission.
6. The Test:
   • Candidates are required to cut out and construct the right half of the skirt while demonstrating several sewing techniques, including:
     • Preparation of tucks on the skirt front.
     • Attaching front and back pockets without trimming or neatening seams.
     • Making side seams and joining pocket bags using specified methods.
     • Preparing and attaching frills and interfaced waistbands.
     • Making buttonholes and managing hems.
7. Marking Scheme:
   • The document provides a detailed marking scheme, breaking down the assessment criteria into categories such as Presentation, Cutting Out, Tucks, Pocket, Side Seam, Pleats, Overlaid Seam, Waistband, Buttonhole, and Hem Management.
   • Each category has specific criteria for evaluation, with a maximum score of 90, and the final score is divided by 2, giving a total of 45 points.