How to lay out the answer. Follow the frame, then write it in your own words.
1 · Open in two lines. Time is limited and cannot be stored. Four tools help a homemaker plan it: time norms, peak loads, work curves and rest periods.
2 · Time norms. The usual time a task takes, found by timing it over several days. They make plans realistic.
3 · Peak loads. Periods of heaviest work, e.g. weekday mornings. Reduce them by pre-preparation, dovetailing, sharing work and using time-saving equipment.
4 · Work curves. Output plotted against time: warming-up, peak, decline from fatigue, and an end spurt.
5 · Sketch the work curve. [Diagram: output on the y-axis, time on the x-axis; the curve rises (warm-up), levels (peak), falls (decline) and lifts slightly at the end (end spurt)]
6 · Rest periods. Short, frequent breaks before fatigue sets in; either complete rest or active rest (a change of work).
7 · Nutrition link. Hostel kitchens use time norms for bulk cooking and plan pre-preparation to handle the peak before meal service.
8 · Close in one line. Used together, these tools make time plans realistic and protect the homemaker from fatigue.
Scoring tip: A neat, labelled work curve is quick to draw and shows the examiner you understand why rest periods matter.
