JAMB Home Economics Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official JAMB Home Economics outline — 4 sections, 25 topics and 119 objectives.
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1Section A: Home Economics Education
3 topics · 8 objectives
1Home Economics
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
Meaning, scope and importance of Home Economics.
Objective
Examine the importance of Home Economics to the individual, family, society and nation; determine the scope of Home Economics.
Content
Objectives and ideals of Home Economics.
Objective
Identify the objectives of Home Economics.
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2Areas and Careers in Home Economics
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Home Management: interior decoration, credit management, florist, child care, social welfare care, and related careers.
Objective
Recommend possible vocations in the different areas of Home Economics; relate Home Economics to each vocation; assess the benefits of each vocation to the individual, society and nation; identify current vocations in Home Economics; identify sources of career information.
Content
Foods and Nutrition: catering, dietetics, nutritionist, public health education, and related careers.
Objective
Recommend possible vocations in the different areas of Home Economics; relate Home Economics to each vocation; assess the benefits of each vocation to the individual, society and nation; identify current vocations in Home Economics; identify sources of career information.
Content
Clothing and Textiles: textile designing, fashion designing, modelling, laundry, and related careers.
Objective
Recommend possible vocations in the different areas of Home Economics; relate Home Economics to each vocation; assess the benefits of each vocation to the individual, society and nation; identify current vocations in Home Economics; identify sources of career information.
Content
Family and Child Development: early childhood education, child care, and related careers.
Objective
Recommend possible vocations in the different areas of Home Economics; relate Home Economics to each vocation; assess the benefits of each vocation to the individual, society and nation; identify current vocations in Home Economics; identify sources of career information.
Content
Other areas of Home Economics: teaching, counselling, media and research.
Objective
Recommend possible vocations in the different areas of Home Economics; relate Home Economics to each vocation; assess the benefits of each vocation to the individual, society and nation; identify current vocations in Home Economics; identify sources of career information.
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3Interrelationship of Home Economics with Other Subjects
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
The relationship between Home Economics and Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Fine Arts, Economics, Mathematics, Civic Education, and other subjects.
Objective
Compare the different areas of study that have a relationship with Home Economics; determine the contributions of these subjects to Home Economics.
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2Section B: Home Management
9 topics · 52 objectives
1Principles of Home Management
4 content items · 4 objectives
Content
Meaning of Home Management.
Objective
State the meaning of Home Management.
Content
Steps involved in the management process.
Objective
Identify the steps involved in the management process.
Content
Decision-making: meaning and process.
Objective
Determine issues for decision-making in the home.
Content
Motivation for Home Management, including goals, values, standards, needs and wants, likes and dislikes.
Objective
Describe the role of motivators in Home Management.
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2Resources
7 content items · 7 objectives
Content
Human resources: definition and types.
Objective
Identify the resources available to the individual and family.
Content
Time management: definition and pattern; types of work time; factors influencing the use of time; advantages of time management; steps in time management.
Objective
Describe the pattern of a work plan; apply the principles of time management to work simplification in the home.
Content
Energy management: definition and reasons for managing energy; work simplification, its purpose and application; guidelines for work simplification and time-saving gadgets.
Objective
Apply the principles of time management and work simplification in the home.
Content
Other human resources, including skills, creativity and attitudes.
Objective
Identify the resources available to the individual and family.
Content
Material resources: definition and types.
Objective
Identify the resources available to the individual and family; state other material resources available to the individual and family.
Content
Money management: meaning and types of income; principles of money management; household budgeting and steps in preparing a budget; economic security of the family; bank accounts; traditional savings, building societies and insurance.
Objective
Identify the sources of income available to an individual and family; determine the means of family saving; give reasons for saving family income; determine the steps involved in family budgeting; analyse the principles of money management.
Content
Tools, household properties and community facilities.
Objective
Suggest alternative resources for Home Management; state other material resources available to the individual and family.
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3Family Living
8 content items · 8 objectives
Content
Definition and types of family; advantages and disadvantages of family types; functions of the family; the family life cycle.
Objective
Compare types of family; identify the roles of family members.
Content
Family relationships: husband-wife, parent-child, and brother-sister or sibling relationships; factors influencing family relationships.
Objective
Differentiate between the types of relationships that exist in the family; determine and describe the factors that influence family relationships.
Content
Basic personality profiles: meaning of personality; extroversion, introversion, and anxiety/stability.
Objective
Compare the basic personality profiles, including extroversion and introversion.
Content
Adolescents and their problems.
Objective
Identify the characteristics and problems of adolescents.
Content
Family crises.
Objective
Identify types of family crises and ways of solving them.
Content
Conflict and conflict resolution.
Objective
Identify sources of conflict and solution strategies.
Content
Human rights: meaning of human rights and fundamental human rights; rights of women and children; violation of human rights.
Objective
Identify types of human rights and human rights violations; suggest remedies for breaches of human rights.
Content
Communication and the role of ICT in the family.
Objective
Identify factors that hinder communication in the family; determine factors that enhance communication in the family; identify the advantages and disadvantages of ICT.
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4Marriage and Reproductive Health
4 content items · 4 objectives
Content
Meanings of marriage and sex education.
Objective
Differentiate between types of marriages in Nigeria.
Content
Boy-girl relationships and courtship; factors to consider when choosing a partner.
Objective
Analyse the role of courtship and engagement in marriage; compare the advantages and disadvantages of inter-tribal marriages.
Content
Preparation for marriage: meaning and purpose of engagement; types of marriage, including Islamic, Christian, court and traditional marriage; family planning.
Objective
Differentiate between types of marriages in Nigeria; compare the advantages and disadvantages of inter-tribal marriages; analyse the role of courtship and engagement in marriage; identify different ways of planning a family.
Content
Reproductive health: consequences of indiscriminate sexual indulgence; sexually transmitted infections and diseases (STIs/STDs and HIV/AIDS); unwanted pregnancy.
Objective
State the types, causes and prevention of sexually transmitted infections and diseases.
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5Pregnancy and Childbirth
6 content items · 6 objectives
Content
Menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth; labour and delivery; post-natal care.
Objective
Describe the process of reproduction from conception to birth; determine the factors that affect pregnancy; differentiate between the stages of labour.
Content
Childcare: baby's layette, care of the baby, toilet training, bathing, feeding and weaning.
Objective
Describe the care an infant needs from birth to five years.
Content
Care of toddlers.
Objective
Describe the care an infant and young child needs from birth to five years.
Content
Common ailments in children and immunization.
Objective
Identify the symptoms of common ailments in children.
Content
Child development: meaning and principles; types and stages of development; factors influencing development; good habits and character training; play and play materials.
Objective
Trace the stages of development in children; mention types of play materials; recommend suitable play materials for children.
Content
Parenting: meaning and importance; responsibilities of parents.
Objective
Identify the responsibilities of parents.
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6Housing the Family
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Houses and homes: types of houses; factors affecting the choice of a house; ways of acquiring a house.
Objective
Differentiate between a house and a home; identify the factors that influence residential choice.
Content
Interior decoration: wall finishing; application of elements and principles of art and design to colours, textures, lines and proportions; flower arrangements.
Objective
Describe items that beautify living areas; suggest suitable colours, textures and other factors to consider in interior decoration; compare different floral arrangements.
Content
Furniture and furnishings in the home: types; factors affecting their choice and positioning.
Objective
Determine the factors that influence the choice and arrangement of furniture.
Content
Ornaments and fixtures: types and care.
Objective
Identify types of ornaments and fixtures; describe their care.
Content
Utilities in the home: water sources, uses and purification; household fuels such as gas, coal, electricity, kerosene, firewood and sawdust; electricity-related terms, generation and safety; communication devices such as phones, GSM, computers and the internet.
Objective
Identify utilities in the home; appraise the advantages and disadvantages of these utilities in relation to their alternatives.
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7Home Surfaces
3 content items · 3 objectives
Content
Types and care of surfaces and coverings, including wood, tiles, Formica, concrete, glass, plastics, linoleum, mats, rugs and terrazzo.
Objective
Identify common surfaces in the home; compare the care of wood, plastic, concrete, rugs, mats and linoleum.
Content
Identification, preparation and use of cleaning agents such as water, soap, abrasives and polish.
Objective
Mention cleaning agents and their uses in the home; identify materials needed for preparing local cleaning agents.
Content
Care of home surfaces and coverings: washing, sweeping, dusting, shampooing, buffing, polishing and vacuum cleaning.
Objective
Identify common surfaces in the home; compare the appropriate care methods for different surfaces and coverings.
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8Sanitation in the Home
6 content items · 6 objectives
Content
Importance of sanitation.
Objective
Describe the importance of sanitation.
Content
Drainage systems: types and care.
Objective
Identify types of drainage and types of wastewater.
Content
Cleaning of the surroundings.
Objective
Describe ways of maintaining clean surroundings.
Content
Disposal of household refuse.
Objective
Suggest ways of disposing of household refuse.
Content
Household pests and their control.
Objective
Identify common household pests and their control; identify diseases transmitted by pests.
Content
Pollution and health hazards.
Objective
Describe sources of pollution; mention the health hazards of pollution.
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9Consumer Education
9 content items · 9 objectives
Content
Meaning and importance of consumer education.
Objective
Explain the importance of consumer education.
Content
Definition and types of markets.
Objective
Identify the different types of markets.
Content
Distributors or consumer agents.
Objective
Describe the various consumer agents.
Content
Sources of consumer information.
Objective
Identify sources of consumer advice and information.
Content
Purchasing practices.
Objective
Apply the principles of consumer education to wise shopping.
Content
Advertising.
Objective
Identify the types of media used by advertisers; describe their advantages and disadvantages.
Content
Consumer rights and responsibilities.
Objective
Explain the rights and responsibilities of the consumer.
Content
Community programmes.
Objective
Identify community programmes relevant to consumer education.
Content
Government agencies and regulatory bodies.
Objective
Identify the functions of government agencies and regulatory bodies.
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3Section C: Foods and Nutrition
10 topics · 39 objectives
1Foods and Nutrition
7 content items · 7 objectives
Content
Definition of foods and nutrition.
Objective
Describe food nutrients and their importance.
Content
Classification of nutrients, their sources and functions, and deficiency diseases; carbohydrates, minerals, fats and oils, vitamins, proteins and water.
Objective
Describe carbohydrates, minerals, fats and oils, vitamins, proteins and water; identify the different classes of food.
Content
Classification of foods: cereals, fats and oils, milk and milk products, meat, fish, pulses, nuts, fruits and vegetables.
Objective
Identify the different classes of food; differentiate between the food groups.
Content
Food groups: body-building foods, energy-giving foods, protective foods, water and roughage.
Objective
Differentiate between the food groups.
Content
Nutrition and health: relationship between nutrition and health; factors affecting nutrition, including income, seasonal food and food availability.
Objective
Describe the effect of nutrition on health status; identify factors affecting good nutrition.
Content
The digestive system and the process by which large food molecules are broken down.
Objective
Describe the process by which large food molecules are broken down.
Content
Nutrition for special groups, including infants, toddlers, adolescents, manual workers, children aged five to eight years, the elderly, invalids and convalescents; nutritional needs of expectant and lactating mothers and sedentary and manual workers.
Objective
Recommend the nutritional needs of special groups; determine the reasons for the nutritional needs of expectant and lactating mothers, infants, toddlers, sedentary and manual workers, children aged five to eight years, adolescents, the elderly, invalids and convalescents.
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2Meal Planning
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Principles of meal planning.
Objective
Identify factors that influence the choice and preparation of food for the family.
Content
Dietary needs and meals for special occasions and groups, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, vegetarians, invalids, convalescents, people with HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 patients.
Objective
Plan meals for special occasions and special groups.
Content
Preparation and serving of meals.
Objective
Identify factors that influence the choice and preparation of food for the family.
Content
Snacks and beverages: meaning, types and functions.
Objective
Identify types of snacks and beverages and their functions.
Content
Table setting, table manners and hostessing.
Objective
Compare types of table setting; describe table manners and the qualities of a good host.
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3Cookers and Cooking
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Types, choice and care of cookers, including gas, electric and microwave cookers.
Objective
Identify types of cookers and explain their choice and care.
Content
Reasons for cooking.
Objective
Enumerate reasons for cooking.
Content
Cooking terms.
Objective
Identify and explain common cooking terms.
Content
Methods of cooking: boiling, stewing, baking, steaming and other methods; moist and dry methods; fast and slow methods.
Objective
Group methods of cooking into moist, dry, fast and slow methods.
Content
Methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation.
Objective
Determine the method of heat transfer involved in different methods of cooking.
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4Flours and Uses
3 content items · 3 objectives
Content
Types of flour and their uses.
Objective
Identify types of flour and their uses.
Content
Raising agents, including air, yeast, palm wine and steam.
Objective
Select appropriate raising agents for basic mixtures.
Content
Using flour to produce assorted food items.
Objective
Use flour to produce assorted food items.
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5Basic Mixtures
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Batters, pastries, cakes and breads: definitions, types, uses and common faults.
Objective
Differentiate between batters, pastries, cakes and breads; identify their types, uses and common faults.
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6Scientific Methods in Foods and Nutrition
3 content items · 3 objectives
Content
Measurement units and accuracy.
Objective
Demonstrate skills in unit measurements.
Content
Nutrient tests in food, including tests for proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Objective
Detect nutrients in a given food.
Content
Recipe development.
Objective
Develop basic recipes in food preparation.
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7The Kitchen
3 content items · 3 objectives
Content
Types of kitchen.
Objective
Describe types of kitchen.
Content
Kitchen arrangement.
Objective
Describe the arrangement of a kitchen.
Content
Kitchen tools and equipment: selection, use and care.
Objective
Compare large and small kitchen equipment and tools; specify factors to consider when selecting kitchen tools and equipment.
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8Kitchen Safety and Hygiene
3 content items · 3 objectives
Content
Common accidents in the kitchen, their causes and preventive measures.
Objective
Identify common kitchen accidents, their causes and preventive measures; suggest ways of making the kitchen a safe place.
Content
First aid: definition, components of a first-aid kit, and simple first aid for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, bleeding, electric shock, poisoning, choking and bites.
Objective
Specify items that should be included in a first-aid kit; suggest simple first aid for scalds, cuts, bleeding, burns and other common injuries.
Content
Kitchen, personal and food hygiene: procedures and roles; food-borne diseases; food sanitation laws.
Objective
Identify ways in which food is contaminated; differentiate between food poisoning and food infection; identify international and national bodies regulating and monitoring food laws.
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9Food Storage and Preservation
4 content items · 4 objectives
Content
Meaning and purpose of food preservation; causes of food spoilage; principles and methods of food preservation.
Objective
Identify agents of food spoilage; describe the principles involved in food preservation and storage; compare the advantages and disadvantages of food preservation methods.
Content
Convenience foods: definition, types, guidelines for selection and use.
Objective
Identify convenience foods; compare the advantages and disadvantages of using convenience foods; identify guidelines for selecting convenience foods.
Content
Food additives: types and uses.
Objective
Identify additives used in foods.
Content
Rechauffe dishes: meaning, reasons and types; rules for preparing them.
Objective
Explain reasons for rechauffe.
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10Home Gardening
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Definition of home gardening.
Objective
Explain the importance of home gardening.
Content
Common gardening tools.
Objective
Identify gardening tools.
Content
Advantages of home gardening.
Objective
Explain the importance of home gardening.
Content
Types of soil; plants and crops suitable for a home garden.
Objective
Describe the procedures involved in home gardening.
Content
Preparation and care of a home garden.
Objective
Describe the procedures involved in home gardening.
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4Section D: Clothing and Textiles
3 topics · 20 objectives
1Fibres and Fabrics
6 content items · 6 objectives
Content
Origin of fibres and definitions of textile terms, including fibres, fabrics, yarn, staple, filament and blends.
Objective
Identify the characteristics of fibres.
Content
Classification and properties of fibres, including cotton, rayon and silk.
Objective
Identify the characteristics of fibres.
Content
Fabric construction: weaving, bonding, felting and other methods; locally made fabrics such as aso-oke, Okene cloth, Benue cloth, Akwete and Gwado.
Objective
Differentiate between methods of fabric construction using diagrams; state the uses and importance of locally made fabrics.
Content
Fabric finishes: moth-proofing, embossing, durable pleating, flame-proofing and stain-repellent finishes.
Objective
State reasons for giving finishes to fabrics.
Content
Fabric design: tie-and-dye and printing, including screen printing.
Objective
Identify fabric design methods and distinguish between different methods of decorating fabrics.
Content
Textile care labels: meaning and types; recognition of washing, cleaning, ironing and wool symbols.
Objective
Compare types of labels found on clothing; state the importance of labels on garments.
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2Sewing Equipment and Garment Construction
9 content items · 9 objectives
Content
Sewing machines, basic tools and equipment: types, uses and care.
Objective
Identify the types, parts and faults of a sewing machine; identify basic tools and equipment used in garment construction.
Content
Basic processes in garment construction: basic stitches, seams, edge finishes and crossway strips.
Objective
Describe and apply the basic processes involved in garment construction.
Content
Style features: collars, yokes, pockets, frills, cuts and belts.
Objective
Identify style features that enhance the beauty and quality of garments.
Content
Arrangement of fullness: darts, tucks, gathering, pleats, smocking and shirring.
Objective
Describe and apply techniques for arranging fullness in garments.
Content
Decorative design: embroidery, needlecraft, tatting, crocheting, knitting, appliqué, patchwork and soft furnishing.
Objective
Apply decorative designs to fabrics.
Content
Simple processes for mending and renovating garments: patching, darning, renovation, batik and tie-and-dye.
Objective
Apply the knowledge of sewing to mend and renovate garments; compare the processes of making batik, tie-and-dye, screen printing and resist dyeing.
Content
Garment construction: figure types, basic body measurements and pattern drafting; embracing body shape; choice of styles for different figures; factors influencing the choice of fabric.
Objective
Relate body figures to the selection of styles and fabrics; determine factors that affect the choice of clothing; describe relevant terms associated with body figures, measurements, pattern drafting and style selection.
Content
Wardrobe planning and maintenance: basic rules and factors affecting wardrobe planning, including weather, occupation and personal features.
Objective
Identify factors to consider in wardrobe planning.
Content
Good grooming, dress sense and accessories: definitions, types and choice of accessories.
Objective
Describe terms relating to good grooming, dress sense and accessories; determine factors that influence clothing choices.
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3Laundry and Care of Clothes
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Washing and finishing processes: sorting, mending, stain removal, soaking, washing, rinsing, drying, ironing and airing.
Objective
Arrange in the correct order the processes involved in washing and finishing clothing.
Content
Laundry agents: water, detergents, soaps, starches and disinfectants.
Objective
Describe the role of laundry agents.
Content
Dry cleaning: meaning, types and factors to consider when dry cleaning.
Objective
Describe dry cleaning and state relevant guidelines.
Content
Stains: meaning, types, agents and processes of removal.
Objective
Suggest ways of removing common stains; describe stains and the processes of removing them.
Content
Irons and ironing temperatures; guidelines for ironing; good grooming, dress sense, accessories and colour harmony.
Objective
Describe ironing temperatures; state the guidelines for ironing.
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