Home Management is one of the most practical subjects in the WAEC examination. It teaches students how to manage a home and family effectively, covering everyday skills like cooking, nutrition, clothing care, child development, money management, and household safety. The WAEC syllabus for Home Management helps candidates focus on the right topics while preparing them for real life responsibilities.

Aims and Objectives

  1. Management concepts: goals, values, standards and needs.
  2. Decision making processes.
  3. Human and material resources available for managing a home.
  4. Basic skills needed in caring for the home and society.
  5. Consumer skills.
  6. Sound health practices.
  7. Self reliant skills for effective living.

Examination Scheme

There will be three papers, Papers 1, 2, and 3, all of which must be taken. Papers 1 and 2 will be composite papers to be taken in one sitting.

Paper 1:

This will comprise fifty multiple choice objective questions, all of which are to be answered in 1 hour for 50 marks.

Paper 2:

This will comprise six essay questions, out of which candidates will be required to answer four within 1 hour and 15 minutes for 50 marks.

Paper 3:

This will be a 3 hour practical test, of three hours which will be conducted by a visiting examiner that will be appointed by WAEC. This paper will carry 100 marks.

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WAEC Syllabus for Home Management 2026/2027

SECTIONTOPIC
Principles of Management

What Home Management means and the career paths it offers.

The steps in managing tasks: planning, organizing, doing the work, and evaluating results.

Why people manage homes the way they do, based on needs, values, goals, and personal motivation.

Resources at home, both human (time, energy, skills) and material (money, tools, facilities).

Making smart decisions and managing time and energy effectively.

Family Living

Types of families: nuclear, extended, monogamous, polygamous, with their pros and cons.

Stages of family life: starting, raising children, and retirement.

Roles of each family member and how healthy relationships and communication help the family thrive.

Courtship and marriage: dating, choosing a life partner, engagement, and traditional and modern wedding ceremonies.

Responsible parenting: family planning, pregnancy care, childbirth, child care, and parenting duties.

Feeding the Family

Understanding food groups and their nutrients.

Nutritional needs of different age groups and health conditions.

Food preservation, meal planning, food hygiene, and kitchen safety.

Buying food wisely, preparing and serving meals, snacks, and drinks.

Table setting, food presentation, and hosting guests.

Clothing and Household Linen

Choosing clothes and household fabrics.

Understanding how textiles are made (weaving, knitting, etc.).

Planning and caring for a wardrobe.

Using sewing tools and making simple garment repairs.

Proper laundry practices, stain removal, and care for special clothing.

Housing the Family

Types and styles of homes (bungalow, duplex, etc.).

Ways to acquire a home: renting, buying, inheritance, etc.

Factors to consider when choosing a house (location, ventilation, cost).

Setting up a home with appropriate furniture and equipment.

Basics of interior decoration using color, texture, and design principles.

Home cleaning methods, tools, and care of different surfaces and furnishings.

Safety in the home, common accidents, first aid, sanitation, waste disposal, and pest control.

Wealth Creation and Money Management

Entrepreneurship: what it means, its importance, and skills needed (creativity, communication, management).

Types of small businesses you can start (hairdressing, catering, tailoring, etc.).

Managing money wisely: budgeting, saving, and investing.

Understanding capital markets, shares, and other investment opportunities.

Consumer Education

Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a buyer.

Getting information before buying and learning to make smart choices.

Laws and agencies that protect consumers.

How to shop wisely, avoid waste, and choose environmentally friendly products.

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Recommended Texts

  • Home Management by R.O. Johnson, A. Akingbehin and J. Mifie. Longman Publishers
  • Home Management for Secondary Schools by Enid O’Reilly Wright & Lillian Adesimi, Davies Publishers, Evans Brothers Ltd.
  • Home Management for Secondary Schools (1to 3) by Mary Edna Aufani Joe, Oby Eyisi et al. University Press Plc. Publishers.
  • Home Management for Secondary Schools 1005 OQ & A Series by Elizabeth Anyakoha. Fep Publisher Ltd.