Wider issues in D&T Extended Response

Extended response question on the wider issues in design and technology (12 marks)

The extended response question is worth 12 marks and is marked with generic levels of response marking grids testing 6 marks AO1 Knowledge and understanding and 6 marks AO4 Analysis and evaluation of the wider issues in design and technology. It tests the following assessment objectives:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of design and technology on society (including cultural, economic, environmental and social factors) (AO1c)

• Analyse, evaluate and compare products (AO4a)

• Analyse wider issues in design and technology (including cultural, economic, environmental and social factors) (AO4d).

Candidates should answer in continuous prose and structure their response in paragraphs. The response should focus on the question and show an understanding of the impact of design and technology on society. Candidates should support their response with relevant examples and supporting evidence.

A good response to an extended response question will:

• demonstrate accurate and relevant knowledge of the topic

• demonstrate an understanding of the impact of design and technology on society, using relevant examples

• analyse, evaluate and compare products as appropriate

• analyse the impact of wider issues in design and technology.