Assessing Criteria A

Evaluating the NBP Student

Strand 1

Statement of Problem

• Medium/high - identifies a problem that leads to an opportunity, however some studies failed to show a clear link to a problem to be solved, and the overall formatting was mediocre and unconvincing. However many solid studies were used and the overall evidence was there.

Strand 2

Design Brief

• Low - simple brief; the brief outlined a few factors of the design but failed to coherently or fully explain them

Strand 3

Design Spec

• Low - states the requirements, and does little else

Overall score: 3

What should the NBP student have done to achieve a higher score? Describe one improvement to each section (Statement of the Problem; Design Brief; Design Spec)?

Problem Statement - fixed the formatting, used more apt studies, showed a causal link or need for cheeper wifi conductors/amplifiers

Design brief - fully outline the factors and needs behind the design

design spec - fully explain the needs and requirements with better data backing

Which is the better Criteria A - IBO Sample or NBP student?

The IBO sample.