Primary 1 Second Term Exam – Vocational Aptitude | Lessons Habitat

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Primary 1 – Second Term: Vocational Aptitude Topics Overview

Week 1:

Topic: Revision of First Term Topics
(Purpose: Reinforcement and Recap of Vocational Concepts Taught in First Term)

Revision of First Term Topics Vocational Aptitude Primary 1

Week 2:

Topic: Hospital
Meaning, Career Professionals that Work There, People that Visit, Equipment Used, etc.

The Hospital: Meaning, People, and Equipment Vocational Aptitude Primary 1

Week 3:

Topic 1: Plumbing and Fittings

Plumbing and Fittings Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 Second Term Week 5

Topic 2: The Mechanic Workshop
(Dual-topic week to accommodate practical tools and their uses)

Mechanic Workshop – Primary 1 Vocational Aptitude Week 3 Lesson Notes

Week 4:

Topic: Occupations in Our Community – The Tailor

The Tailor – Primary 1 Vocational Aptitude Week 4 Lesson Note

Week 5:

Topic: Occupations in Our Community – The Carpenter
(Introductory view)

Occupations in Our Community – The Carpenter Vocational Aptitude Primary 1

Week 6:

Topic: The Carpenter (Continued)
Deeper practical knowledge and classroom-based craft extension

Week 7:

Topic: The Bricklayer

The Bricklayer – Vocational Aptitude Primary 1, Second Term, Week 7

Week 8:

Topic: The Goldsmith

The Goldsmith Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Week 9:

Topic: The Electrician

The Electrician Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes 9

Week 10:

Topic: The Painter

The Painter: Vocational Aptitude Lesson Note for Primary 1 Second Term

Week 11:

Topic: The Interior Decorator

The Interior Decorator: Vocational Aptitude Lesson Note for Primary 1

The second Term Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 Examination Questions comprises the topics covered throught this second term in this format

  • Part A: 30 Fill-in-the-gap Objective Questions (Multiple choice, a–d)

  • Part B: 10 Evaluation (Theory) Questions

  • Coverage: Weeks 2 to 11

From My Chalk-Stained Sleeves to This Exam Hall

I remember the day I walked into Primary 1B with my usual “Good morning class!” and they replied with a thunderous “Good morning, Ma!” as if they had been waiting all night for that moment. We had just wrapped up a lively discussion about carpenters, and a little boy named Ebuka raised his hand. “Ma, does a carpenter also make coffin?” The entire class went silent. I didn’t expect that—but it was the perfect moment to explain how vocations serve different needs in the community, even the tough ones.

Every lesson we’ve shared this term — from the hospital halls to the dusty mechanic workshops, from the tailor’s humming machine to the goldsmith’s blazing furnace — has been more than chalk and board. It’s been about showing these children that behind every uniform is a human being with a gift to serve others.

This exam isn’t just a test. It’s a journey recap.

Let’s walk through these questions together, with answers and the heart behind the hustle.

SECTION A: 15 Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (Multiple Choice)

(Choose the correct option a, b, c, or d)

  1. A person who fixes electrical wires is called a ___.
    a) tailor
    b) electrician
    c) bricklayer
    d) plumber
    Answer: b) electrician

  2. The tailor works with a ___.
    a) brush
    b) hammer
    c) sewing machine
    d) file
    Answer: c) sewing machine

  3. A painter uses a ___ to do his work.
    a) comb
    b) brush
    c) hoe
    d) syringe
    Answer: b) brush

  4. The person who arranges and decorates rooms is an ___.
    a) interior decorator
    b) mechanic
    c) nurse
    d) driver
    Answer: a) interior decorator

  5. The person that makes things with gold and silver is a ___.
    a) painter
    b) tailor
    c) goldsmith
    d) chef
    Answer: c) goldsmith

  6. A carpenter works mostly with ___.
    a) cloth
    b) wood
    c) water
    d) food
    Answer: b) wood

  7. A hospital is a place for ___.
    a) buying food
    b) playing games
    c) treating the sick
    d) cutting clothes
    Answer: c) treating the sick

  8. A mechanic repairs ___.
    a) clothes
    b) shoes
    c) cars
    d) farms
    Answer: c) cars

  9. A plumber uses a ___.
    a) needle
    b) spanner
    c) brush
    d) hammer
    Answer: b) spanner

  10. A bricklayer uses ___.
    a) cement and blocks
    b) needle and thread
    c) fire and gold
    d) comb and mirror
    Answer: a) cement and blocks

  11. The job of a nurse is to ___.
    a) drive cars
    b) give injections and care for the sick
    c) sweep the floor
    d) sell books
    Answer: b) give injections and care for the sick

  12. The person who paints buildings is a ___.
    a) painter
    b) goldsmith
    c) doctor
    d) tailor
    Answer: a) painter

  13. A tailor uses a ___ to cut clothes.
    a) plier
    b) scissor
    c) comb
    d) stethoscope
    Answer: b) scissor

  14. The goldsmith works with ___.
    a) water and soap
    b) gold and silver
    c) wood and nail
    d) thread and needle
    Answer: b) gold and silver

  15. An interior decorator helps to make our rooms look ___.
    a) dirty
    b) dull
    c) beautiful
    d) blocked
    Answer: c) beautiful

SECTION B: 10 FAQ – Teacher-Pupil Interactive Style

  1. Why do we learn about different workers in our community?
    To help pupils understand that every job is important and serves a purpose.
    “Ma, even the person that cleans the gutter?” Yes, Deborah — especially that person.

  2. Is tailoring only for women?
    No. Tailoring is for everyone. I told them about Uncle Kazeem, who stitched my wedding gown better than any woman could!

  3. Do goldsmiths work with real gold in Nigeria?
    Yes, in many towns like Ilesha or Kano. Some even pass it down from father to son.

  4. Can a girl be a plumber?
    Of course! I met one in Lagos fixing pipes better than the boys.

  5. What is the difference between a painter and an interior decorator?
    A painter just paints. An interior decorator arranges everything — paint, curtains, rugs.

  6. Why do mechanics always wear overalls?
    To protect their clothes from grease and engine oil. I once wore mine for career day — the pupils loved it!

  7. Is it safe to be an electrician?
    Yes, if they follow safety rules. My cousin got shocked once because he didn’t switch off the main supply.

  8. What if someone wants to be more than one thing?
    That’s allowed! A tailor can also be a painter. I teach, write, and sew — and that’s okay.

  9. How do I know what I want to be?
    I always tell them: Start by helping people. The job will follow your heart.

  10. Can we visit these professionals?
    Yes! And we did. Remember the visit to the tailoring shop? We’ll plan more.

SECTION C: 10 Evaluation Theory Questions

  1. Who is a bricklayer and what tools do they use?

  2. Explain what a tailor does.

  3. Write three materials an interior decorator might use.

  4. What are the duties of a plumber?

  5. Mention three things found in a hospital.

  6. Why is a goldsmith important in our society?

  7. Describe the work of a painter.

  8. Write the differences between a carpenter and a mechanic.

  9. State four vocational careers you learned this term.

  10. Which one do you like the most and why?

Let’s Keep Growing Young Minds

This isn’t just about scoring 100%. It’s about children seeing meaning in what we teach — not as random names in a book, but as living professions around them. So whether it’s Joy learning how to hold a brush like her uncle the painter, or Fola deciding he wants to be a nurse, these lessons shape futures. One block. One brush. One story at a time

Now answer these questions on your own without assistance

PRIMARY 1 – VOCATIONAL APTITUDE

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
Duration: 1 Hour
Term: Second Term
Class: Primary One
Subject: Vocational Aptitude
Coverage: Weeks 2–11
(No revision included – only real understanding counts here.)

PART A – OBJECTIVE (Fill-in-the-gap)

Instructions: Choose the correct answer from the options a – d.

  1. The person who repairs cars and bikes is called a ___.
    a) doctor
    b) carpenter
    c) mechanic
    d) teacher

  2. A tailor makes clothes using ___.
    a) brush
    b) hammer
    c) sewing machine
    d) spoon

  3. The hospital is a place for ___.
    a) playing games
    b) helping the sick
    c) selling food
    d) watching TV

  4. A plumber helps to fix ___.
    a) wires
    b) food
    c) water pipes
    d) shoes

  5. The man who decorates rooms is called ___.
    a) decorator
    b) mechanic
    c) chef
    d) driver

  6. A goldsmith works with ___.
    a) books and pens
    b) gold and silver
    c) paint and brush
    d) cloth and thread

  7. A ___ helps to paint houses and walls.
    a) painter
    b) driver
    c) tailor
    d) teacher

  8. A nurse gives injections and ___.
    a) designs shirts
    b) washes clothes
    c) takes care of patients
    d) builds houses

  9. A person who uses hammer and nail to make chairs is a ___.
    a) bricklayer
    b) tailor
    c) painter
    d) carpenter

  10. A bricklayer builds with ___.
    a) thread and scissors
    b) paint and brush
    c) cement and blocks
    d) water and spoons

  11. Tailors use thread and ___.
    a) ruler
    b) pencil
    c) scissors
    d) file

  12. The person who fixes broken taps is a ___.
    a) plumber
    b) electrician
    c) tailor
    d) cook

  13. A mechanic mostly works with ___.
    a) wood
    b) iron and engine
    c) soap and water
    d) thread and needle

  14. The goldsmith’s workshop is often very ___.
    a) cold
    b) hot
    c) noisy
    d) dark

  15. We go to the hospital when we are ___.
    a) tired
    b) sick
    c) excited
    d) busy

  16. The tool used by a bricklayer is a ___.
    a) syringe
    b) trowel
    c) ruler
    d) spanner

  17. A decorator arranges ___.
    a) people
    b) shoes
    c) rooms and furniture
    d) water tanks

  18. Goldsmiths make ___.
    a) toys
    b) jewelry
    c) brooms
    d) uniforms

  19. A ___ helps water flow inside the house.
    a) doctor
    b) plumber
    c) bricklayer
    d) tailor

  20. We see nurses mostly in the ___.
    a) kitchen
    b) mechanic shop
    c) hospital
    d) classroom

  21. A person who fixes electrical wires is an ___.
    a) electrician
    b) painter
    c) tailor
    d) nurse

  22. A carpenter makes things with ___.
    a) glass
    b) water
    c) wood
    d) fire

  23. ___ paints our classroom walls.
    a) Nurse
    b) Decorator
    c) Painter
    d) Tailor

  24. The person who helps decorate wedding halls is a ___.
    a) goldsmith
    b) electrician
    c) interior decorator
    d) bricklayer

  25. Painters mostly wear ___.
    a) school uniform
    b) white coat
    c) overalls
    d) wrappers

  26. A goldsmith needs ___.
    a) a stethoscope
    b) gold
    c) books
    d) computer

  27. A tailor cannot sew without ___.
    a) glue
    b) chair
    c) needle
    d) brush

  28. A ___ repairs damaged electrical sockets.
    a) doctor
    b) painter
    c) goldsmith
    d) electrician

  29. A carpenter’s job includes making ___.
    a) shoes
    b) dresses
    c) chairs
    d) food

  30. The bricklayer and the painter both work on ___.
    a) farms
    b) cars
    c) buildings
    d) animals

PART B – THEORY (Evaluation Questions)

Instructions: Answer all questions. Write neatly in your exam sheet. Use full sentences.

  1. What does a tailor do?

  2. Write down three tools used by a carpenter.

  3. What is the work of a nurse?

  4. Name three things found in a hospital.

  5. Explain why a decorator is important in an event.

  6. What kind of clothes does a painter wear and why?

  7. What is one major danger an electrician must avoid?

  8. Describe what you saw in a mechanic’s workshop.

  9. Name any four vocational jobs we learned this term.

  10. Which one do you like most and tell us why?

 

MARKING GUIDE – VOCATIONAL APTITUDE (SECOND TERM EXAMINATION)

Class: Primary One
Term: Second Term
Subject: Vocational Aptitude
Total Score: 40 marks

  • Part A: 30 marks (1 mark each)

  • Part B: 10 marks (1 mark per complete, clear response)

PART A – Objective (Fill-in-the-gap MCQs)

Q.No Answer
1. c) mechanic
2. c) sewing machine
3. b) helping the sick
4. c) water pipes
5. a) decorator
6. b) gold and silver
7. a) painter
8. c) takes care of patients
9. d) carpenter
10. c) cement and blocks
11. c) scissors
12. a) plumber
13. b) iron and engine
14. b) hot
15. b) sick
16. b) trowel
17. c) rooms and furniture
18. b) jewelry
19. b) plumber
20. c) hospital
21. a) electrician
22. c) wood
23. c) Painter
24. c) interior decorator
25. c) overalls
26. b) gold
27. c) needle
28. d) electrician
29. c) chairs
30. c) buildings

Total = 30 Marks

PART B – Evaluation (Theory Questions)

Q.No Expected Answer Marking Guide
1. A tailor makes clothes for people using materials like thread and fabric. Award 1 mark if pupil clearly states tailor “makes clothes” or “sews” for people.
2. Tools: Saw, hammer, nails, ruler (Any 3 correct) 1 mark for any 3 accurate carpenter tools.
3. A nurse cares for sick people, gives medicine, and helps doctors. Must mention care or medical help.
4. Things in hospital: bed, injection, nurse, doctor, medicine (any 3) Award if 3 are accurate and related.
5. A decorator makes the event beautiful and well-arranged with colors and furniture. Must mention “beauty,” “arrangement,” or “decorations.”
6. Painters wear overalls to protect their clothes from paint. Mention of protection or preventing stains gets full mark.
7. Electricians must avoid electric shock and touching live wires. Danger must be clearly stated.
8. Description should mention cars, tools, engine oil, or dirty environment. Accept any 2 correct things seen.
9. Vocational jobs: Tailor, Carpenter, Bricklayer, Mechanic, Nurse, etc. Accept any 4 taught occupations.
10. Any preferred job with simple, sincere reason e.g. “I like painter because I enjoy colors.” Must include preference + reason.

Total = 10 Marks

✅ Teacher Note:

  • Encourage full sentence answers, but don’t penalize for short responses if they are correct.

  • Accept answers in the child’s voice — real understanding matters more than big grammar.

  • Pupils must be able to explain at least one reason in theory Q10 for full marks.

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