Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

The A level is split into 3 different assessment strands: 50% Non-Examination Assessment (NEA). A single substantial design and make task comprising of a final product and electronic portfolio 30% Examination. Paper 1 based on Technical Principles. A mixture of short and extended responses 20% Examination. Paper 2 based on Designing and Making Principles including product analysis and commercial manufacturing topics 15% of the marks in the exam assess mathematical skills in the context of Design and Technology