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Defining the problem Formulating a brief or research question Selecting variables or specifications
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Problem
The design context/situation will normally
offer a variety of potential problems to solve.
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A focused problem and need is identified and
fully explained/evidence given.
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The feasibility of the project is considered
including cost, time, facilities and scope i.e.
Feasibility study
Evidence

Brief
The brief is detailed and justified and explains
the nature of the intended outcome. Student
has included the following:

The design goal (for example, a working
prototype)
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The target market for the product
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The major constraints (for example, should
comply with new legislation, have fewer
working parts, be cheaper to manufacture)
within which it must be achieved)
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The criteria by which a good design proposal
may be achieved (for example, increased value
for money and/or costeffectiveness for
manufacturer).
Evidence

Specification
The initial specifications are explained in
relation to the design brief
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The specification is reasonably complete and
justified as list of criteria against which ideas
will be evaluated and the final outcome
assessed.
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Priorities for research and development are
explained. In the form of a e.g. Plan of Action,
Time plan
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Alterations to the specification are stated in
the form of a final product design
specification (PDS) at some point in the design
process.
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Identifies a focused problem for a design
project or investigation.

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States a detailed brief or research question
that is appropriate to the level of study.

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Selects and explains appropriate variables
specifications.

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Identifies a suitable problem, but lacks
detail in explanation.

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States a brief or research question, but this
is not explained in detail.

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Selects some appropriate variables or
specifications.

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Does not identify a suitable problem or
repeats the general aim provided by the
teacher.
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Does not state a brief or research question
or the brief or research question is
inappropriate.
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Does not select appropriate variables or
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TOTAL PLANNING MARK (x/6)




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specifications.
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Strategies Data Collection Processing and Analysis
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Research Plan

A variety of sources for collection of suitable
data are identified and priorities and
strategies are clear:
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A Plan is completed which identifies a variety
of sources (e.g. primary and secondary,
qualitative and quantitative)
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Suitable strategies for data collection are
identified (use Topic 7)
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The priorities for collecting data are clear.
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Sufficient data is collected so that the brief
can be suitably addressed.
Evidence

Research

Data collected is appropriate/ relevant to the
design project. Descriptive research is shown
in the Appendix
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There is be a balance between qualitative and
quantitative data collection, and between
primary and secondary data
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Data is presented clearly using a variety of
appropriate forms for example tables, graphs ,
photographs, drawings and diagrams are
understandable and labelled correctly, written
observations and questionnaires are clear
allowing for easy interpretation.
Evidence

Analysis

Clear evidence that raw data has been
transformed and presented astutely in a form
suitable for analysis, specifically data is
analysed and processed correctly allowing for
easy interpretation, for example observations
are annotated, market research results are
converted to graphical form and results
analysed, diagrams/ drawings used to explain
points.
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Written analysis is detailed and in sufficient
detail for the brief to be answered.
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Analysis is made on the usefulness of the data
collected in relation to the brief.
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Errors or uncertainties about the data
collected should be identified when
appropriate and the effect on the reliability of
the data qualified
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Identifies suitable strategies for research.

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Collects appropriate research material.

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Processes research material astutely with

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Identifies some relevant strategies.

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Collects some useful research material.

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Processes research material appropriately,

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Does not identify strategies or strategies
are teacherdirected

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Does not collect any research material or
the material is inappropriate.

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Processes research material
inappropriately.

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detailed analysis.


though analysis is limited.
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Creativity Techniques Solution
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Generating Ideas

A range of original and innovative solutions
(new ideas, creative, inventive) explored and
explained using freehand sketches
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Analytical annotations explained strengths
and weaknesses
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The research material forms the basis for
generation of ideas.
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Ideas are evaluated for feasibility against the
Design Brief and PDS and Idea Chosen for
Development e.g. Attribute Analysis,
interview with client
Evidence

Communication

A wide range of techniques are used that are
appropriate to the task and provide evidence
of innovative ideas. These should include:
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Freehand, isometric exploded and perspective
drawings
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Detailed drawing in the form of orthographic
drawings (working drawings)
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Physical models (prototypes, scale, etc)
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CAD (in design process / simulation of final
proposal)
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Tests & Experiments
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Technical terminology is used
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Developing Solutions

Arrives at a good solution to the problem with
all aspects resolved
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The detailing is sufficient for the solution to be
realised, with materials and manufacturing
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Techniques made explicit.
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The optimum solution is identified and
evaluated in relation to the brief and
specifications (e.g. attribute analysis, client
interviewed, market research)
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The final solution is described in appropriate
detail.
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Detailed Working Drawings are produced in
correct format (correct symbol), using
appropriate format (including dimensions,
joints, parts list, tolerance, finish) and are to a
standard that a third party could make the
product
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Uses a range of innovative ideas to solve
the problem.

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Uses a wide range of appropriate
techniques.

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Arrives at a good solution to the problem.

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Uses limited innovative ideas to solve the
problem.

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Uses a range of appropriate techniques.

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Arrives at a satisfactory solution to the
problem, but with aspects unresolved.

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Uses ideas that are mundane or irrelevant.
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Does not use a range of techniques or
techniques are inappropriate.
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Arrives at an inappropriate solution to the
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TOTAL DEVELOPMENT MARK (x/6)




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problem or does not arrive at a solution.
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Procedures Use of equipment and materials Techniques
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Detailed materials cutting list included
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Appropriate materials and equipment identified for
the various aspects of the realisation stage of the
process using detailed annotated Flow charts which
include quality control measures
Evidence


A Plan of Production that clearly shows the
sequence of operations to be carried out for realizing
the design is done in advance e.g. Algorithm
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Equipment, materials and estimates for time
allowance for each operation stated in the Plan of
Production
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The plan is followed. Practical work is completed in a
precise and methodical manner
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Recognises that with challenging design work things
rarely go exactly as expected, the plan of production
is modified accordingly in response to fresh ideas,
feedback and advice e.g. revised plan of production
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If appropriate decisions/ modifications to Plan are
justified
Evidence

Diary of manufacture shows photographic
evidence of how design developed and the
skilful use of materials and equipment using
technical terminology.
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Photographs of the final outcome show skill
and accuracy in manufacture
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The Plan of Production clearly shows the
health and safety factors which need to be
considered when realising the solution
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Diary of manufacture shows explicit evidence
of how health and safety has been considered
at all stages of realisation
Evidence

Evidence shows student has mastered a wide
range of techniques and equipment in
practical work
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Astute judgements have been made
concerning resources issues for completing
project
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Materials, components and equipment are
manipulated to a standard of appropriate
quality and manufacturing tolerances to allow
detailed evaluation
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Able to adhere to procedures for carrying
out practical work in a precise, methodical
manner.

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Manipulates materials and equipment with
skill and pays due attention to the safety
factors.

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Is able to master a wide range of

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Is able to adhere to procedures for carrying
out practical work but overlooks some
aspects.

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Manipulates materials and equipment to
complete the task in a safe manner.

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Is able to master a variety of techniques for
practical tasks but within narrow
parameters.

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Is unable to adhere to procedures for
carrying out practical work or requires
constant guidance from the teacher.

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Is unable to manipulate materials and
equipment satisfactorily or safely.

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Is able to deal with a limited range of

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TOTAL MANIPULATIVE SKILLS MARK (x/6)




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techniques for practical tasks.





techniques for practical tasks.
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Conclusion Procedure Recommendations
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Testing & Strategies for testing against
specifications are planned and are both
subjective and objective (Physical models,
prototypes, scale, etc.)
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Evaluation against Specification evidence
provided from testing is used to fully justify
and evaluate the outcome against the Design
Brief and final product design specification
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Conclusion The results of the evaluation
against specification are used to reach a valid
conclusion on how the outcome addresses the
brief
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Evaluating the Procedure The suitability of
chosen strategies at each stage of the project
are comprehensively evaluated taking into
account available resources, including time.
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Weaknesses and limitations are stated in the
project, it is also indicated how significant
these weaknesses were.
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Testing all procedures used strengths and
weaknesses are identified using qualitative
( such as user research) and quantitative
techniques (as appropriate)
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Improvements to the Procedure are
recommended with reference to the
weaknesses and limitations identified in
Evaluating the Procedure.
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The modifications proposed should be realistic
and clearly described in detail.
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Improvements to the Product, realistic or
further developments to the final prototype
are explained (relating to the Evaluation
against Specification) using drawings and
annotation
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Modifications are suggested for the prototype
that consider changes to the design for scaling
up production and to produce a design family
of products.
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If appropriate a modified design specification is
completed based on the evaluation that
addresses the weaknesses in the first solution,
drawings can be used to illustrate
modifications
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Provides clear evidence of a valid
conclusion that addresses the brief or
research question.

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Includes comprehensive evaluation of
procedures at each stage of the
investigation or project.

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Makes realistic recommendations for

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Provides a reasonable conclusion that
makes reference to the brief or research
question.

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Includes limited evaluation of procedures.

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Makes some useful recommendations for

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Provides no valid conclusion.
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Includes no evaluation of procedures or
procedures are teacher directed.
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Makes no valid recommendations for
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improvement.


improvement.
improvement.