Botswana BGCSE Home Management study guide
Botswana BGCSE Home Management · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) is a school-leaving qualification awarded by the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC), which is mandated under section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act (Act No 11 of 2002) as amended by the Botswana Examinations Amendment Act, 2019 to manage, conduct examinations and assessments in general education and technical, vocational education and training and to award certificates in respect of the said examinations and assessments. BGCSE Home Management is the subject route within that certificate for candidates who want to demonstrate practical and theoretical competence in managing a household and its resources. The Botswana BGCSE Home Management study guide has 4 sections and about 1,146 words.
01Food and Nutrition: Nutrients, Digestion and Meal Planning
Candidates must know the three energy-giving nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins), the protective nutrients (vitamins and minerals), water and dietary fibre, and the main food sources of each. Learn the functions of protein (growth and repair), carbohydrates (energy, with starch and sugar distinguished), fats (energy, insulation, fat-soluble vitamin absorption) and the roles of iron, calcium, vitamin A, the B group, vitamin C and vitamin D.
294 words, about 1 min02Clothing and Textiles: Fibres, Fabrics and Garment Care
Candidates must classify fibres as natural (cotton, linen, wool, silk) or man-made (regenerated such as viscose; synthetic such as polyester and nylon). For each, know origin, properties, absorbency, strength, elasticity, heat sensitivity and appropriate use.
290 words, about 1 min03Home and Family Living and Consumer Education
Candidates must understand family types and functions, stages of the family life cycle, roles and responsibilities of members, and the importance of communication and shared decision-making. Know the elements of good home management: planning, organising, implementing and evaluating; use of resources (human and material), time and energy management, and work simplification.
267 words, about 1 min04Practical Skills and Project Work
Candidates must plan, carry out and evaluate a practical project, usually in food preparation or needlework. Know the parts of a project: aim, justification, plan of work with a time plan, list of tools and materials, costing, safety and hygiene precautions, method, product, evaluation and conclusion.
295 words, about 1 min