Design & Technology GCSE

Written Examination: Design & Technology in the 21st Century

This exam is worth 100 marks and 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 2 hours

Core knowledge and understanding

The GCSE Design and Technology course encompasses all the strands of resistant materials (plastic, metal and woods) & mathematics.

Design & technology and our world
Smart materials
Electronic systems and programmable components
Mechanical components and devices
Materials

In-depth knowledge and understanding of two of the following areas:

a. electronic systems, programmable components & mechanical devices
b. papers & boards
c. natural & manufactured timber
d. ferrous & non-ferrous metals
e. thermoforming & thermosetting polymers
f. fibres & textiles

Focus on woods and metals.

Non Examined Assessment: Design & Make Task

This assessment exam is worth 100 marks and 50% of your final grade.
Approximately 35 hours will be allocated to this component from September.

General Points

Design & Make task is derived from a contextual challenge set by WJEC
Internally assessed and externally moderated
There is NO SET FORMAT for the NEA – style of presentation is up to the pupil
Suggested approach – an informal ‘sketchbook’ and a formal ‘portfolio’
Informal work can be done in school or at home
The final prototype must be made under supervised conditions in school

Revision Tips

Work hard in class and ask questions when unsure. It is essential that pupils make the most of every lesson from now until the end of Yr11. In addition to this the after school DT catch up sessions on Monday nights are a great opportunity to have some more 1:1 support.
The syllabus can be found on Eduqas DT Sspecification. This explains all the areas that pupils need to know about.
Eduqas have an online learning platform, where you can view lessons, slides, videos and take multi choice questions, Eduqas - Blended Learning - Slides and Multi Choice Questions
The TGS Yr11 DT Google Classroom (class code: wgcgiwa) has all the lessons that have been delivered, the NEA coursework instructions together with example completed coursework’s, past papers and mark schemes. Past papers can also be accessed from, Revision World - Past Papers.
Click onto the website Technology Student - a great DT website. Click onto the new D&T GCSE section and this covers all the areas in depth and includes video clips as well as animations and questions that pupils can work through.
Practice papers are a great way to prepare. Below are some other practice papers from TechnologyStudent.com along with their mark schemes. In the papers there are also links into that particular section of technology student.com theory notes.

Technology Student Exam1
Technology Student Exam1 Marksheet
Technology Student Exam2
Technology Student Exam2 Marksheet
Technology Student Exam3
Technology Student Exam3 Marksheet

- GCSE BBC bitesize has useful information and quizzes on different topics. BBC Bitesize
- Another way to revise is to use images & visual prompts to help understand key topics. See these two examples below.

YouTube videos

Watch the following YouTube clips to help revise different topics that students need to know for the exam. Whilst you are watching these you should be taking notes.

Processes

Rotational Moulding DIY Rotational Moulding Factory
LEGO (Injection moulded plastic) Blow molding
HOW IT'S MADE - Plastic Bottles (UK Version) Vacuum Forming bath tubs
How it works? plastic cutlery injection molding Plastics from potatoes
How Plastic is Made How it's made - Timber
How STEEL is Made - From Dirt to Molten

Metal