AQA GCSE Design and Technology (DT) - Designing and Making - Understanding User Needs This resource contains all of the key knowledge that the students are required to know for Designing and Making - Understanding User Needs Ergonomics Anthropometric Data 5th and 95th Percentile Accessible Design Designing for Children Designing for the Elderly The sections in these resources align with the sections in the AQA DT revision guide by CGP Books, which gives students clarity and confidence in preparation for both the NEA and the written exam. These resources have been developed with the following goals in mind: Allows learners to work through the theory independently, promoting challenge for all learners and ability levels Disruptive students have less effect on the progress of the learners, as the resources encourage independent learning. Promotes a love of learning, as learners self-motivate. This is particularly effective when the series of resources is used in combination with the tracker (available for free) designed to show learners their progress through the resources. Allows independent home learning to be set that follows on and links clearly with the classwork. Ensures that students have covered all theory required for the exam, with absolute clarity, *(particularly effective when used with the tracker) Suggested strategy: This resource is one sub-section. When used as a complete section the following strategy can be adopted: Begin the lesson by discussion of key words and ideas required in this sub-section. This can be enhanced with related videos from sites such as YouTube. Encourage students to independently research each concept they come across in the activity by using the internet, CGP revision guide, knowledge organiser (available seperately), peer discussion, teacher discussion etc. At the end of each resource there are exam-style questions to prepare students for how the knowledge may need to be applied in the exam. When the sub-section is complete, students get this checked by the teacher and marked off on the tracker (available for free). The student can then move on to the next sub-section at their own pace, or if you wish to keep the class at the same point, they can act as consultants for the other students in the class, further cementing their knowledge. These resources have been tested, developed and implemented across our academy and have had a drastic impact on student preparedness for the exam, exam results, and student engagement with the course. The resources can also be used at KS3 in preparation for the GCSE course

AQA GCSE Design and Technology (DT) - Designing and Making - Design Briefs and Specifications This resource contains all of the key knowledge that the students are required to know for Designing and Making - Design Briefs and Specifications Design Brief Research Types Market Research Product Analysis Research Analysis Design Specification The sections in these resources align with the sections in the AQA DT revision guide by CGP Books, which gives students clarity and confidence in preparation for both the NEA and the written exam. These resources have been developed with the following goals in mind: Allows learners to work through the theory independently, promoting challenge for all learners and ability levels Disruptive students have less effect on the progress of the learners, as the resources encourage independent learning. Promotes a love of learning, as learners self-motivate. This is particularly effective when the series of resources is used in combination with the tracker (available for free) designed to show learners their progress through the resources. Allows independent home learning to be set that follows on and links clearly with the classwork. Ensures that students have covered all theory required for the exam, with absolute clarity, *(particularly effective when used with the tracker) Suggested strategy: This resource is one sub-section. When used as a complete section the following strategy can be adopted: Begin the lesson by discussion of key words and ideas required in this sub-section. This can be enhanced with related videos from sites such as YouTube. Encourage students to independently research each concept they come across in the activity by using the internet, CGP revision guide, knowledge organiser (available seperately), peer discussion, teacher discussion etc. At the end of each resource there are exam-style questions to prepare students for how the knowledge may need to be applied in the exam. When the sub-section is complete, students get this checked by the teacher and marked off on the tracker (available for free). The student can then move on to the next sub-section at their own pace, or if you wish to keep the class at the same point, they can act as consultants for the other students in the class, further cementing their knowledge. These resources have been tested, developed and implemented across our academy and have had a drastic impact on student preparedness for the exam, exam results, and student engagement with the course. The resources can also be used at KS3 in preparation for the GCSE course

AQA GCSE Design and Technology (DT) - Designing and Making - Looking at the Work of Designers This resource contains all of the key knowledge that the students are required to know for Designing and Making - Looking at the Work of Designers The Work of Designers Fashion Designers Product Designers Graphic Designers Architects The Work of Companies Fashion Companies Product Design Companies The sections in these resources align with the sections in the AQA DT revision guide by CGP Books, which gives students clarity and confidence in preparation for both the NEA and the written exam. These resources have been developed with the following goals in mind: Allows learners to work through the theory independently, promoting challenge for all learners and ability levels Disruptive students have less effect on the progress of the learners, as the resources encourage independent learning. Promotes a love of learning, as learners self-motivate. This is particularly effective when the series of resources is used in combination with the tracker (available for free) designed to show learners their progress through the resources. Allows independent home learning to be set that follows on and links clearly with the classwork. Ensures that students have covered all theory required for the exam, with absolute clarity, *(particularly effective when used with the tracker) Suggested strategy: This resource is one sub-section. When used as a complete section the following strategy can be adopted: Begin the lesson by discussion of key words and ideas required in this sub-section. This can be enhanced with related videos from sites such as YouTube. Encourage students to independently research each concept they come across in the activity by using the internet, CGP revision guide, knowledge organiser (available seperately), peer discussion, teacher discussion etc. At the end of each resource there are exam-style questions to prepare students for how the knowledge may need to be applied in the exam. When the sub-section is complete, students get this checked by the teacher and marked off on the tracker (available for free). The student can then move on to the next sub-section at their own pace, or if you wish to keep the class at the same point, they can act as consultants for the other students in the class, further cementing their knowledge. These resources have been tested, developed and implemented across our academy and have had a drastic impact on student preparedness for the exam, exam results, and student engagement with the course. The resources can also be used at KS3 in preparation for the GCSE course

AQA GCSE Design and Technology (DT) - Exam Theory - Section 3.4 - Quality Control This resource contains all of the key knowledge that the students are required to know for Section 3.4 - Quality Control Quality Control Tolerance Go/No Go Fixtures Registration Marks Depth Stops PCB Exposure Laser Cutter Programming The sections in these resources align with the sections in the AQA DT revision guide by CGP Books, which gives students absolute clarity when progressing through the theory required for the exam. These resources have been developed with the following goals in mind: Allows learners to work through the theory independently, promoting challenge for all learners and ability levels Disruptive students have less effect on the progress of the learners, as the resources encourage independent learning. Promotes a love of learning, as learners self-motivate. This is particularly effective when the series of resources is used in combination with a tracker designed to show learners their progress through the resources. Allows independent home learning to be set that follows on and links clearly with the classwork. Ensures that students have covered all theory required for the exam, with absolute clarity *(particularly effective when used with a tracker) Suggested strategy: This resource is one sub-section. When used as a complete section the following strategy can be adopted: Begin the lesson by discussion of key words and ideas required in this sub-section. This can be enchanced with related videos from sites such as YouTube. Encourage students to independently research each concept they come across in the activity by using the internet, CGP revision guide, knowledge organiser (Available seperately), peer discussion, teacher discussion etc. At the end of each resource there are exam-style questions to prepare students for how the knowledge may need to be applied in the exam. When the sub-section is complete, students get this checked by the teacher and marked off on your tracker (which I recommend you set up, student names down the side, sub-sections along the top). The student can then move on to the next sub-section at their own pace, or if you wish to keep the class at the same point, they can act as consultants for the other students in the class, further cementing their knowledge. These resources have been tested, developed and implemented across our academy and have had a drastic impact on student preparedness for the exam, exam results, and student engagement with the course. The resources can also be used at KS3 in preparation for the GCSE course

AQA GCSE Design and Technology (DT) - Exam Theory - Section 2.8 - Developments in New Materials This resource contains all of the key knowledge that the students are required to know for Section 2.8 - Developments in New Materials Modern Materials Graphene Metal Foams Titanium Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) Nanomaterials Smart Materials Shape Memory Alloys Photochromic Thermochromic Composites Glass Reinforced Plastic Carbon Fibre Technical Textiles Kevlar Nomex Micro Encapsulation The sections in these resources align with the sections in the AQA DT revision guide by CGP Books, which gives students absolute clarity when progressing through the theory required for the exam. These resources have been developed with the following goals in mind: Allows learners to work through the theory independently, promoting challenge for all learners and ability levels Disruptive students have less effect on the progress of the learners, as the resources encourage independent learning. Promotes a love of learning, as learners self-motivate. This is particularly effective when the series of resources is used in combination with a tracker designed to show learners their progress through the resources. Allows independent home learning to be set that follows on and links clearly with the classwork. Ensures that students have covered all theory required for the exam, with absolute clarity *(particularly effective when used with a tracker) Suggested strategy: This resource is one sub-section. When used as a complete section the following strategy can be adopted: Begin the lesson by discussion of key words and ideas required in this sub-section. This can be enchanced with related videos from sites such as YouTube. Encourage students to independently research each concept they come across in the activity by using the internet, CGP revision guide, knowledge organiser (Available seperately), peer discussion, teacher discussion etc. At the end of each resource there are exam-style questions to prepare students for how the knowledge may need to be applied in the exam. When the sub-section is complete, students get this checked by the teacher and marked off on your tracker (which I recommend you set up, student names down the side, sub-sections along the top). The student can then move on to the next sub-section at their own pace, or if you wish to keep the class at the same point, they can act as consultants for the other students in the class, further cementing their knowledge. These resources have been tested, developed and implemented across our academy and have had a drastic impact on student preparedness for the exam, exam results, and student engagement with the course. The resources can also be used at KS3 in preparation for the GCSE course

AQA GCSE DT - Review Booklet Sections 1-3 This booklet is designed to allow students to engage in short review tasks for retrieval practice of theory lesson content. The review booklet is designed to accompany the theory lessons, which can be found at ACA Resources on TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-gcse-dt-theory-workbooks-12191361

Tracker to be used with the A-Level DT Theory Resources (Available on TES ACAResources). https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ACAResources Simple input: 1 = Section Complete h = Section set for homework n = Section not complete or overdue blank = Section not yet set Includes visual percentage completion bars (auto-generated) to give teacher and students clarity and opportunity for individual target setting. Also includes auto-generated progress bars for display in lesson, and printing as evidence of progress over time. Encourages students to take ownership of their learning of the exam theory, and the visual progress scores provide motivation and clear goals. Students can work on different sections where appropriate, and in many cases students may wish to complete sections individually in their own time and bring them back to be ‘checked off’. Each A-Level DT Theory resource includes exam style questioning which can be used to further check understanding of each section upon completion.

Teacher’s guide for component 2 of the Eduqas/WJEC A-Level in Design and Technology (non-exam assessment). Includes top-level grade descriptors, and suggestions for content to be covered across each section of the non-exam assessment.

GCSE Design and Technology Theory Section 1 out of 5 (All sections are available) Section 1 - Key Ideas in Design and Technology Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section 1 of the theory, required for the GCSE DT exam. The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083

GCSE Design and Technology Theory Section 4 out of 5 (All sections are available) Section 4 - Paper and Board Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section 4 of the theory, required for the GCSE DT exam. The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083

A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design) Theory Section B (All 9 sections A through to I are also available) Section B - Advanced Materials Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section B of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams. B1 - Biodegradable Materials B2 - Composites B3 - Smart Materials B4 - Modern Materials The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290 The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.

A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design) Theory Section D (All 9 sections A through to I are also available) Section D - Industry Requirements and Standards Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section D of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams. D1 - Modern Industrial and Commercial Practice D2 - Digital Design and Manufacture D3 - The Requirements for Product Design and Development D4 - Health and Safety D5 - Protecting Designs and Intellectual Property The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290 The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.

A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design) Theory Section I (All 9 sections A through to I are also available) Section I - Wider Issues and Standards Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section I of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams. I1 - Responsible Design I2 - Design for Manufacture and Project Management I3 - National and International Standards in Product Design The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290 The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.

A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design) Theory Section H (All 9 sections A through to I are also available) Section H - Manufacturing Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section H of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams. H1 - Selecting Appropriate Tools, Equipment and Processes H2 - Accuracy in Design and Manufacture The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290 The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.

GCSE Design and Technology Theory Section 5 out of 5 (All sections are available) Section 5 - Woods, Metals and Polymers Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section 5 of the theory, required for the GCSE DT exam. The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083

GCSE Design and Technology Theory Section 2 out of 5 (All sections are available) Section 2 - An Introduction to Materials and Systems Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section 2 of the theory, required for the GCSE DT exam. The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083

GCSE Design and Technology Theory Section 3 out of 5 (All sections are available) Section 3 - More About Materials Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section 3 of the theory, required for the GCSE DT exam. The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083

GCSE Design and Technology Designing and Making Theory Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content for Designing and Making theory, required for the GCSE DT exam and Non-Exam Assessment. The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083

A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design) Theory Section C (All 9 sections A through to I are also available) Section C - Enhancements, Processes and Finishes Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section C of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams. C1 - Enhancements of Materials C2 - Paper and Board Forming Processes C3 - Polymer Processes C4 - Metal Processes C5 - Wood Processes C6 - Adhesives and Fixings C7 - The Use of Finishes The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290 The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.

A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design) Theory Section E (All 9 sections A through to I are also available) Section E - Feasibility, Design, Manufacture and Use Student Workbook This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section E of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams. E1 - Design for Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Disposal E2 - Feasibility Studies E3 - Enterprise and Marketing in the Development of Products E4 - Design Communication The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working. Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam. Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290 The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.