Woodwork & Construction
Woodwork materials and tools, joinery and building construction, and finishing and workshop safety for WASSCE.
About Woodwork & Construction on DigiTransact Mastermind
Woodwork materials and tools, joinery and building construction, and finishing and workshop safety for WASSCE.
Each of the 10 Woodwork & Construction skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 60 Woodwork & Construction questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Woodwork & Construction work is filed under Senior High, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
SHS 1 to 3 (Grades 10 to 12 / High School) - Towards the WASSCE
10 Woodwork & Construction skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Woodwork & Construction practice sets you should be able to:
- Types of Wood: Softwoods, hardwoods and manufactured boards used in woodwork.
- Wood Joints: Common joints used to fasten pieces of wood together.
- Wood Finishes: Preparing and finishing wood surfaces.
- Objectives Set B: More WASSCE-style objective questions across the Woodwork & Construction syllabus.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Woodwork & Construction question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Rubbing wood with sandpaper before finishing is done to
- make the surface smooth
- add colour
- join pieces
- measure the wood
Working: Sanding removes roughness and prepares the surface for a good finish.
Timber obtained from cone-bearing trees such as pine is called
- softwood
- hardwood
- plywood
- chipboard
Working: Softwoods come from coniferous (cone-bearing) trees and are generally lighter and easier to work.
Which of the following is a manufactured board?
- plywood
- mahogany
- teak
- odum
Working: Plywood is a manufactured board made by gluing thin veneers together; the others are natural timbers.
Main topics and skills
Woodwork & Construction is organised into 4 topic groups covering 10 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Woodwork Materials & Tools
Joinery & Construction
Finishing & Workshop Safety
WASSCE Past Questions
Exams Woodwork & Construction practice prepares you for
Each page below sets out what the examination covers and links straight back to the woodwork & construction skills that feed into it.
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Frequently asked questions
Which education levels does Woodwork & Construction cover?
The Woodwork & Construction material sits at Senior High. Because each skill is labelled individually, a learner can work below or above their year group without losing their place.
Which parts of Woodwork & Construction can I revise?
Woodwork & Construction is split into 4 topic groups, among them Woodwork Materials & Tools, Joinery & Construction, Finishing & Workshop Safety and WASSCE Past Questions. Each group opens out into individual skills you can take one at a time.
How much Woodwork & Construction practice can I do?
You can work through 60 Woodwork & Construction questions across 10 skills, and read the worked reasoning whether you answer correctly or not.
Does this help with the WASSCE?
Skills are arranged by education level, which includes the stages leading to the WASSCE, and they are labelled Ghana GES SHS syllabus and WASSCE. Check your own syllabus for the exact topics set this year.
What does signing in add to Woodwork & Construction practice?
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