BSEB Matric Home Science cheat sheet

Practical and Project Work (Home Science Skills)

• A practical record should state aim, materials/apparatus, method, observation or result, and conclusion - each in its own clearly labelled section.

• Recipe modification for a balanced diet: increase vegetables and pulses, reduce oil and sugar, substitute whole grain for refined flour, and note the change in nutrient value.

• Sensory evaluation uses a score card with attributes such as appearance, colour, texture, taste, aroma and overall acceptability, rated on a 5- or 9-point scale.

• Stain removal practical: identify the stain, test the reagent on a hidden seam, treat from the back, rinse thoroughly, and record the result.

• First aid practical skills to demonstrate: bandaging a cut, applying a triangular bandage as a sling, and positioning a casualty in the recovery position.

• Project design: choose a topic, state objectives, plan the method, collect and tabulate data, analyse, and present conclusions with simple tables or graphs.

• Costing a recipe: total cost of ingredients ÷ number of servings gives cost per serving; compare with market price to show savings.

• Safety in the laboratory/kitchen: tie hair back, use dry hands for electrical appliances, turn pan handles inward, and keep a first-aid box within reach.