IA Criterion C:
New requirements for 2020
This section focuses on producing a plan in enough detail to manufacture the prototype.
Each step is designed to guide the designer in providing enough detail and accuracy to produce the final design.
C1
justifies the choice of appropriate materials, components and manufacturing techniques to make the prototype
Two A4 pages or the equivalent*
400 words max
C2
Develop an accurate design proposal in sufficient detail for a third party to manufacture the prototype
Nine A4 pages or the equivalent*
No extended Writing
C3
Produce a detailed plan for the manufacture of the prototype.
Two A4 pages or the equivalent*
No extended Writing
Use the provided template
Rubric (2020)
1-3
The student:
lists some appropriate materials, components and manufacturing techniques to make the prototype
develops a design proposal that includes few details and is not sufficient for a third party to manufacture the prototype
produces an incomplete plan that contains some production details.
4–6
The student:
describes some appropriate materials, components and manufacturing techniques to make the prototype
develops a design proposal that includes most details necessary for a third party to manufacture the prototype
produces a plan for the manufacture of the prototype.
7–9
The student:
justifies the choice of appropriate materials, components and manufacturing techniques to make the prototype
develops an accurate design proposal in sufficient detail for a third party to manufacture the prototype
produces a detailed plan for the manufacture of the prototype.