1 GCSE Home Economics IMPROVING PERFORMANCE

2 10 Top Tips for GCSE Prepare fully by using practice questions, past papers and by looking at mark schemes Read the question to get the general gist Pick out key words, underline or highlight these Apply knowledge to question focus e.g. Tom, aged 10, is overweight, Jack is a year old. Note the mark tariff e.g. Explain… 2 marks or 4 marks will determine how much detail must be given Give full answers related to the marks available

3 10 Top Tips for GCSE (cont’d) Use necessary subject specific vocabulary e.g. obesity, malnutrition, coronary heart disease, constipation. Plan and structure answers this will avoid irrelevant information and repetition. The space provided is to allow for planning, full answers and large writing (in the longer questions it does not necessarily have to be filled). Be aware of timing to allow for paper completion Check answers to ensure what is being stated is what is meant

4 Key Terminology Complete Write down Describe Explain Discuss Evaluate/Assess

5 Key Terminology (cont’d) Complete To finish, end, conclude Complete the following: a) A ___________________ will not eat any food that is made directly or indirectly from an animal. b)A deficiency of vitamin _________ can cause night blindness.

6 Key Terminology (cont’d) a) Vegan b)Vitamin A

7 Key Terminology (cont’d) Write down Record in writing Rose, who is 25 years old, eats a diet which is low in non-starch polysaccharides (NSP). Write down two bowel disorders she may develop. 1 __________________________ 2 __________________________

8 Key Terminology (cont’d) Disorders may include any two of the following: Constipation Bowel cancer Diverticular disease Haemorrhoids (piles)

9 Key Terminology (cont’d) Describe State characteristics of, or relate, in a narrative form. Describe the work of the Trading Standards Department. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________

10 Key Terminology (cont’d) Description must include some of the following: Investigates false or misleading claims, descriptions or prices, inaccurate weights and measures and the safety of goods Helps to enforce legislation

11 Key Terminology (cont’d) Explain Make meaning clear, in detail (relate to marks available) Explain what is meant by protein complementation. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________

12 Key Terminology (cont’d) The explanation should include some of the following information: Two LBV foods are eaten together The IAA’s which are limited in one are provided by the other Sufficient IAA’s are provided Examples are beans on toast, lentil soup and a roll

13 Key Terminology (cont’d) Discuss Write about in detail, examine or analyse from different viewpoints. Discuss how a consumer should make a complaint about a faulty toaster bought in the supermarket ______________________________________________________________________________________________

14 Key Terminology (cont’d) Discussion could include the following: Stop using the toaster Find the receipt Return to the supermarket Ask to speak to the manager Politely explain the problem If necessary, seek advice from the CAB Request a refund

15 Key Terminology (cont’d) Evaluate/Assess Present evidence to support an argument. Compare, contrast, judge, giving both positive and negative points or strengths and weaknesses. Tess, a mother of two small children, regularly shops in chain stores. Evaluate this decision for her. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________

16 Key Terminology (cont’d) Evaluation of shopping in chain stores could include some of the following: Wide variety of items Can change items easily in another branch Can order specific items Some offer a mail order service Know quality of products Competitive prices Size and age guide available Little personal service Products easily identifiable May have long queues [Both positive and negative points must be given]

17 DECODING THE QUESTION Emma is a 14 year old student. She is interested in playing sport. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage to Emma of drinking high energy drinks. Emma is a 14 year old – must relate to the needs of an adolescent female Sport – therefore response must consider the needs of a sportsperson Explain – make meaning clear One – the number that must be explained Advantage – benefit Disadvantage – drawback High energy drinks – foodstuff that must be commented on

18 DECODING THE QUESTION Sam, a 72 year old pensioner, regularly eats the following breakfast. Assess the suitability of this meal for him. Sam, a 72 year old– comments must relate to the needs of an elderly male Regularly – frequently Assess – give strengths and weaknesses of the meal Suitability – appropriateness of the meal choice This – do not make changes Him – must relate to the needs of Sam

19 Finally… Implement guidelines Improve performance and achievement