The Internal Assessment (IA) is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of design technology through an authentic inquiry into a design problem. It is a big, rewarding, and exciting project.
Duration: 40 hours
Weighting: 40%
3000 words (A, B, C, & D)
38 Pages max.
20 hours (60 hours total)
Weighting: 40%
4000 words (A, B, C, D, E, & F)
56 pages max.
Your work on the IA is scheduled to start at the end of year 1 of the Diploma (Grade 11) and to finish halfway through year 2 (Grade 12).
Review the schedule below for your cohort: