Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

The final summative assessment will be in the form of: Component 1: Core technical principles and specialist knowledge—50% of the overall grade. This component is assessed via written examination. A mixture of short answer, multiple choice, and extended response questions. Component 2: Learning Through Designing and Making: Coursework—50% of overall grade. This component is assessed internally via a substantial design and make task. Interim formative assessments will be in the form of: Design and make activities, focussed practical activities, written assessments, group work, presentations, and written tests.