2017 KCSE Home Science Paper 3 Past Paper
The Test
You have invited your two nephews aged 9 and 10 years for a weekend lunch.
Using the ingredients listed below, prepare, cook and serve a one course meal for them.
Include a nutritious drink.
Ingredients: Rice/potatoes Cooking oil Salt Sugar Beef/peas Carrots Tomatoes Cabbage/green leafy vegetables Onions Dhania Green pepper Fruits in season.
Planning Session – 30 minutes
For each task listed below, use separate sheets of paper and a carbon paper to make duplicate copies then proceed as follows:
1. Identify the dishes and write their recipes
2. Write your order of work
3. Make a list of the foodstuff and equipment you will require.
2017 KCSE Home Science Paper 3 Past Paper-Marking Scheme/Answers
Possible Menu
(Food and Drink Items)
One Course Meal for Preteen Boys
1. Boiled Rice/French fries
2. Beef stew/Pea stew
3. Steamed cabbage/green leafy vegetables
4. Nutritious drink — fresh fruit juice/fruit punch
1. Plan
Recipes Availability (4 X ½) Correct quantity (4 X ½) (enough for two) Appropriate choice (for the age)
Order of work Availability Proper sequencing
List of foodstuffs Availability Adequacy (enough for two) Appropriateness
List of equipment Availability Adequacy Appropriateness 1
2. Preparation and Cooking
Correct procedure for preparation Item 1 (carbohydrate) Item 2 (protein) Item 3 (vegetables) Item 4 (nutritious drink)
Correct procedure for cooking Item 1 — (carbohydrate) Item 2 — (protein) Item 3 — (vegetables)
Methods of cooking (at least two) Quality of results (colour, texture, taste, consistency) Item 1 — (carbohydrate) Item 2 — (protein) Item 3 — (vegetable) Item 4 — (nutritious drink)
3. Presentation
UtensilsAppropriate Clean
Table layout Well laid tablecloth Centre piece (mark by impression) Correct set-up cutlery and glassware (1) laid at the right position (1) Accompaniments (salt and pepper shakers)
Hygiene Food hygiene — during preparation during cooking Kitchen hygiene during preparation during service Personal hygiene when handling food grooming
4. Economy of Resources
Use of water taps closed when not in use no spillages of water
Food no excess food peelings utilises all food ordered
Materials using materials for the right purpose no wastage (use of excess materials)
Fuel simmering when necessary switching on and off source of fuel appropriately
Clearing up “clearing as you go” during the practical session After work