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Coimisiún Na Scrúduithe Stáit State Examinations Commission Leaving Certificate Examination, 2014 HOME ECONOMICS – SCIENTIFIC and SOCIAL HIGHER LEVEL Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit State Examinations Commission Leaving Certificate 2014 Marking Scheme Home Economics – Scientific & Social Higher Level Note to teachers and students on the use of published marking schemes Marking schemes published by the State Examinations Commission are not intended to be standalone documents. They are an essential resource for examiners who receive training in the correct interpretation and application of the scheme. This training involves, among other things, marking samples of student work and discussing the marks awarded, so as to clarify the correct application of the scheme. The work of examiners is subsequently monitored by Advising Examiners to ensure consistent and accurate application of the marking scheme. This process is overseen by the Chief Examiner, usually assisted by a Chief Advising Examiner. The Chief Examiner is the final authority regarding whether or not the marking scheme has been correctly applied to any piece of candidate work. Marking schemes are working documents. While a draft marking scheme is prepared in advance of the examination, the scheme is not finalised until examiners have applied it to candidates’ work and the feedback from all examiners has been collated and considered in light of the full range of responses of candidates, the overall level of difficulty of the examination and the need to maintain consistency in standards from year to year. This published document contains the finalised scheme, as it was applied to all candidates’ work. In the case of marking schemes that include model solutions or answers, it should be noted that these are not intended to be exhaustive. Variations and alternatives may also be acceptable. Examiners must consider all answers on their merits, and will have consulted with their Advising Examiners when in doubt. Future Marking Schemes Assumptions about future marking schemes on the basis of past schemes should be avoided. While the underlying assessment principles remain the same, the details of the marking of a particular type of question may change in the context of the contribution of that question to the overall examination in a given year. The Chief Examiner in any given year has the responsibility to determine how best to ensure the fair and accurate assessment of candidates’ work and to ensure consistency in the standard of the assessment from year to year. Accordingly, aspects of the structure, detail and application of the marking scheme for a particular examination are subject to change from one year to the next without notice. Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit State Examinations Commission Leaving Certificate Examination, 2014 HOME ECONOMICS – SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIAL HIGHER LEVEL Written Examination 280/320 MARKS Marking Scheme Instructions to Candidates Section A There are twelve questions in this section. Candidates are required to answer any ten questions. Each question carries 6 marks. Section B There are five questions in this section. Candidates are required to answer Question 1 and any other two questions. Question 1 is worth 80 marks. Questions 2, 3, 4 and 5 are worth 50 marks each. Section C There are three questions in this section. Candidates are required to answer one elective question to include part (a) and either part (b) or part (c). Electives 1 and 3 are worth 80 marks each. Elective 2 is worth 40 marks. In developing the marking schemes the following should be noted: • In many cases only key phrases are given which contain information and ideas that must appear in the candidate’s answer in order to merit the assigned marks • The descriptions, methods and definitions in the scheme are not exhaustive and alternative valid answers are acceptable • The detail required in any answer is determined by the context and the manner in which the question is asked, and by the number of marks assigned to the answer in the examination paper. Requirements and mark allocations may, therefore, vary from year to year. • Words, expressions or phrases must be correctly used in context and not contradicted, and where there is evidence of incorrect use or contradiction, the marks may not be awarded. 1 Section A Answer any ten questions from this section. Each question is worth 6 marks. Write your answers in the spaces provided. 1. In relation to carbohydrates, explain each of the following properties: (6) Caramelisation Heat applied to sugar or sugar syrup; sugar melts and caramelises producing a darker caramel colour; a pleasant smell and a slightly bitter after taste; etc. Crystallisation This occurs if more sugar is added than can be absorbed by a liquid; crystal particles are formed when the mixture cools; used in the confectionary and sweet industry; can occur in jam making if over 65% of jam is added; etc. 2. Complete the following table in relation to the digestion of lipids. (6) Digestive Organ Secretion Enzyme Product Small Intestine Intestinal juice lipase Fatty acids and glycerol 3. Differentiate between the following and give one food source of each. (6) Haem iron Ferrous iron; soluble; easily absorbed; etc. Source Offal; meat; meat products; chicken; etc. Non-haem iron Ferric iron; cannot be absorbed by the body; must be changed into ferrous to be absorbed; etc. Source Eggs; wholegrain flour; dark green vegetables; fish; etc. 2 4. What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? (6) The minimum amount of energy needed to sustain the body at complete rest; measured when the body is at complete rest, maintain body temperature and keep the internal organs working; etc. Give two factors that determine a person’s basal metabolic rate. (i) Body weight; (ii) Age; gender; activity; pregnancy; hormones; climate; etc. 5. Name and explain the primary function of one national agency involved in the Irish Food Industry. (6) Name: Teagasc, BIM, An Bord Bia, FSAI, etc. Function Teagasc – research on agri - food development and production; advice and training on farming issues e.g. Rural Environment Protection Scheme REPS; etc. BIM – develop Irish marine culture; promote seafood nationally and internationally; promote eating fish; etc. An Bord Bia - promote Irish food nationally and internationally; support service for small and large Irish food companies re marketing their products; etc. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) ensure that food produced and sold in Ireland meets high standards; etc. 6. Classify cheese and give one example in each class (6) Classification Example Hard Cheddar, Parmesan, Cheshire, Emmenthal, etc. Semi hard /semi soft Stilton, Gouda, Halloumi, Edam, etc. Soft Cottage, Brie, Mozzarella, Feta, Camembert, etc. Processed Cheese spread, Smoked Cheese, Spreads, etc. Mould (internal/ external) Cashel blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, etc. 3 7. Explain the term functional food. (6) Foods that have health benefits over and above their nutritive value; must be made from natural ingredients; when digested it should have a special function; etc. Outline two health benefits of including functional foods in the diet. (i) reduce cholesterol (plant sterols); reduce the risk of CHD; (ii) improved digestive system (probiotics); reduce cancer; heart disease (omega 3); reduce the risk of neural tube defects (Folic acid); etc. 8. Complete the table below in relation to the use of micro-organisms in food production. (6) Micro-organisms Use Lactic acid bacteria cheese, yoghurt Lactobacillus bulgaricus yoghurt Yeast bread, wine making, beer making 9. What is Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)? (6) A compulsory deduction from income; which goes to the government to provide social welfare; run employment and training schemes; related to pay; employees and employers share the cost; different PRSI classes: etc. Name two PRSI benefits. (i) job seekers benefit, maternity benefit, carers benefit, (ii) disability benefit; state pensions, optical, dental; etc. 10. Identify two features of current National Housing Policy in Ireland. (6) Sustainable communities supported by amenities and proper infrastructure; retention of listed buildings; protection of natural environment; provision of social and affordable housing through social housing schemes; promotion of energy efficient homes - insulation grants; BER ratings for houses for sale; solar panel grants; support of home ownership through mortgage interest relief; home modification grant scheme; rent allowance scheme (RAS); registration of rented accommodation PRTB; etc. 4 11. Name a fire / flame retardant finish used on household furnishings. (6) Proban; Pyrovatex; etc. Outline two effects of this finish. (i) reduces risk of fabric igniting; self extinguishing; (ii) may cause allergic reaction; may require special care during cleaning; etc. 12. Explain how consumers / householders can contribute to sustainable waste management. Give two points. (6) (i) reduce; reuse; recycle; (ii) compost; buy in bulk; buy recyclable products; buy concentrated detergents; etc. 5 Section B Answer Question 1 and any other two questions from this section. Question 1 is worth 80 marks. Questions 2, 3, 4 and 5 are worth 50 marks each. 1. Shown below in the table is the cost (€) and percentage (%) of weekly social welfare allowance required to purchase the foods necessary for healthy eating for four households using three different grocery store outlets. Multiple Low cost Local shop supermarket shop Household 1 €132.40 €114.80 €255.40 Adult man and woman, boy aged 5 years and 29% 25% 56% boy aged 14 years (Total household requires 8200 calories per day) Household 2 €82.20 €65.80 €154.70 Adult man and woman without children 25% 20% 47% (Total household requires 4400 calories per day) Household 3 €32.40 €27.00 €54.00 Woman aged 65+ years 14% 12% 23% (Total household requires 1800 calories per day) Household 4 €54.80 €45.40 €109.00 Single adult woman with a boy aged 5 years 21% 17% 42% (Total household requires 3400 calories per day) (a) Evaluate shopping in the three grocery outlets referred to in the chart above. (12) 3 points @ 4 marks each Points may include some of the following: cost; convenience; time; brand loyalty; customer loyalty i.e.
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