Examples of Internal Assessments with final grades. They can be useful to get ideas about what to expect depending on the grade.

Baseline Test Oblique projection One point perspective Two point perspective City scape in 2 point perspective Isometric projection Crating techniques Rendering techniques Rendering materials Orthographic projection Test

All criterias (A, B, C, D) are describe with some examples/activities. Assessment criteria of each task is presented so students know the expectations. This presentation could be change to accommodate other different projects.

Specimen paper GCSE DT in docx type for modifications.

Check list for students (or teachers) to understand what pages need to complete in each criteria.

Command words for exams

Specialist unit. Papers and boards: Sources, origins and properties Working with papers and boards Commercial manufacturing, surface treatment and finishes

Specialist unit. Conversion and Manufactured boards Sustainable production and working with Timber Shaping, processing and machining wood

Common specialist technical principles Forces and stresses Improving functionality Ecological and social footprint Ecological issues in the design and manufacture of products The six Rs Scales of production Extended questions and videos are in the presentation. Exam attached.

Students should understand materials properties and characteristics of papers and boards, timbers, metals, polymers and textiles . Materials properties Papers and boards Natural and manufactured timbers Metals and alloys Polymers Textiles Activities and videos are in the presentation. Exam attached.

Be able to recognize and identify a range of movements Understand the functions of mechanical devices to produce linear, rotary, reciprocating and oscillating movements Understand how mechanisms can be used to change the magnitude and direction of force including levers, linkages and rotary systems Videos and activities are in the presentation.

Students should consider electronic systems including programmable components to provide functionality to products and processes, and enhance and customise their operation. Systems Approach to Designing Electronic Systems Processing Activities and videos are in the presentation.

Students should be aware of developments in new materials. Modern Materials Smart Materials Composite Materials and technical Textiles Activities, videos and exam are in the ppt.

Students should understand how energy is generated and stored and how this is used as the basis for the selection of products and power systems. Energy Generation Energy Storage Activities, videos and exam are included.

Industry, Enterprise, Sustainability, People, Culture, Society, Environment, Production techniques and systems, How the critical evaluation of new and emerging technologies informs design decisions. Industry and Enterprise Sustainability and the Environment People, Culture, Society, Environment Production Techniques and Systems Informing Design Decisions Objectives, activities and videos are in the presentation.

Great resource to introduce KS3 to the design world: Drawing equipment Sketches, diagrams and technical drawing Parallel and perpendicular lines