THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

2023 SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT

GRADE 7 HOME SCIENCE PRACTICAL
SCORING GUIDE

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Strand: Foods and Nutrition Sub- Strand: Cooking Food
COOKING FOOD
S.N Criteria Descriptors Max. Learner’s Teacher’s
Score Score comment
1 Compiling recipes a)Recipes are available for;
i) Steamed food (1) 2
ii) Boiled food (1)

b)No recipes are presented (0)

2 Compiling a) Lists of the necessary tools, equipment, materials
necessary tools, and foodstuff are presented (1)
equipment, 2
materials and b) Appropriate tools, equipment and materials are
foodstuff indicated (1)
3 Preparation of the a) Washes the food to be cooked appropriately (1)
foods to be b) Prepared the food items appropriately (1) 2
cooked
4 Steaming the a) Washes the vegetables
vegetables b) Cuts the vegetables into sizeable pieces (1)
c) Brings the cooking water to boil (1)
d) Puts the vegetables in a bowl/a perforated
container/colander (1) and places over the boiling
water (1) seasons the food (1)
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NB: The food item should not come into contact
with the boiling water.
e) Covers the food with a well fitting lid (1)
f) Leaves to cook until the vegetables are ready (1)
g) Serves the vegetables while still hot
NB: -Ensure steam is directed away from the
learner when opening lids of cooking pots to avoid
scalding.
5 Boiling the a) Prepares the food item appropriately
carbohydrate food b) Adds the food into the boiling water/cold water (1)
item and brings to boil (1)
c) Covers the food (1) 5
d) Cooks until the food is ready (1)
e) For rice, cooks until the water dries / For other
foods, drains the water when the food is well cooked
(1)

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6 Serving and The cooked food is appropriately served.
presenting the a) The food is served using clean utensils (1)
cooked food b) The food is well cooked: 4
i) steamed vegetable (1)
ii) boiled carbohydrate (1)
c) Served enough food for three people (1)
7 Observing a) Dressed in clean and appropriate protective attire
hygiene and for the practical (1)
safety b) Prepared a clean working area (1) 4
c) Observed personal hygiene (1) during the practical
d) Observed safety (1) during the practical
8 Clearing and a) Cleared up during the practical (1) 2
tidying up the b) Cleared up after the practical (1)
working area

9 Commenting on a) Responded to all the questions (1) and all the

the steaming and comments given are genuine and relate to the 2
boiling of food practical (1)
b) Responded only to some of the questions/
responses not relating to the practical (1)
TOTAL 30

SCORES RUBRICS

Scores Range Performance Level

25-30 Exceeding Expectations
18 – 24 Meeting Expectations
11- 17 Approaching Expectations
0 - 10 Below Expectations

Teacher’s general comment on the learner’s performance:

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2023 GRADE 7 SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT
Name of the School:……………………………………………Code………………………..
Teacher’s Name:…………………………………………………………………………….......

HOME SCIENCE PRACTICAL SCORE SHEET

S. Name of Learner Assessment Number Learner’s

No Score
1

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 REFLECTIVE QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What did you enjoy during the practical?
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2. What did you not enjoy during the practical?
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3. Did you experience any problems during the practical?
YES NO

a) If yes, list some of the problems you experienced

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b) Suggest ways you can overcome the problems in future?
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