Home Science Paper 2: QAC Model – Document ID 20250301009

Overview

• Subject: Home Science – Clothing Construction
• Format: Practical examination
• Duration: 2 ½ hours
• Purpose: To assess students’ practical skills in sewing a child’s skirt.

Materials Required

The document specifies the materials that schools need to provide for each student, including:

• Plain lightweight cotton fabric (65cm by 90cm wide)
• A 15cm long zip
• A button (1cm in diameter)
• Sewing thread to match the fabric
• An envelope for submitting the finished work

Examination Instructions

Students are instructed to use the provided materials to cut out and make the left half of a child’s skirt. The tasks include:

• Making back and front darts
• Preparing and attaching a patch pocket
• Making a neatened side seam and attaching a concealed zip
• Preparing interfaced waistbands
• Attaching the waistband to the skirt
• Hemming the front waistband and tacking the back one
• Topstitching the waistbands
• Preparing and attaching a frill
• Neatening half of the frill seam
• Making a buttonhole and attaching the button

Marking Scheme

The document contains a detailed marking scheme that outlines how students will be assessed on various tasks, focusing on:

1. Presentation of work
2. Cutting out pattern pieces
3. Making darts
4. Preparing box tucks
5. Attaching patch pockets
6. Constructing side seams
7. Installing concealed zippers
8. Preparing and attaching waistbands
9. Attaching frills
10. Making buttonholes
11. Attaching buttons

Each category has specific criteria and scoring points, with a total of 90 marks available.

Key Observations

• The document is well-organized, providing clear instructions and expectations for students.
• It emphasizes practical skills and techniques essential for clothing construction.
• The marking scheme is comprehensive, ensuring that students are evaluated on both their technical skills and the presentation of their work.

Overall, this document serves as an effective assessment tool for evaluating students’ practical skills in home science, particularly in the area of clothing construction. If you need a more in-depth analysis or specific details on any section, let me know!