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i. The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1-2
The student:
i. lists some basic design specifications for a solution with limited connection to research or user needs
ii. presents one simple design idea that can be interpreted by others, though details may be unclear
iii. creates incomplete planning drawings or diagrams that show little accuracy or relevance.
3-4
The student:
i. lists some design specifications that relate to the success criteria for the solution, partly informed by data collected
ii. presents a few feasible design ideas using appropriate media and basic annotation, which can be interpreted by others
iii. justifies the selection of a chosen design with general reference to the design specification
iv. creates planning drawings or lists requirements that outline how the chosen solution could be made.
5-6
The student:
i. Develops design specifications that outline clear success criteria for the solution based on research and data collected (using ACCESSFM as appropriate)
ii. develops a range of feasible and realistic design ideas using effective media and annotation, which others can accurately interpret
iii. presents the chosen design and justifies its selection with consistent reference to the design specification and client feedback. (Presents the chosen design and clearly explains why it was selected, using the design requirements and client feedback for support )
iv. develops accurate planning drawings/diagrams and lists requirements that identify materials, dimensions, and steps for creating the solution.
7-8
The student:
i. develops detailed design specifications that explain the success criteria for the solution, explicitly based on in-depth analysis of research and user data (ACCESSFM fully applied). (i. Creates clear and detailed design requirements that show what a successful solution should do, based on strong research and user feedback (using all parts of ACCESSFM).
ii. Develops a wide range of feasible and innovative design ideas, using a variety of appropriate media and detailed annotation to communicate clearly how the ideas meet the specifications and user needs. (ii. Comes up with many creative and realistic design ideas, shown through different drawings or tools, and explains clearly how each idea meets the requirements and user needs.
iii. presents the chosen design in detail and justifies fully and critically its selection with comprehensive reference to the design specification, research findings, and client/target-user feedback. (Clearly explains and justifies the chosen design using detailed evidence from the design requirements, research, and client or user feedback).
iv. develops accurate and detailed planning drawings and diagrams, and outlines comprehensive requirements for making the solution, including precise dimensions, materials, processes, safety considerations, format, guide, and classroom instructions provided, aligns with the guide, and the tools needed. (Creates clear and accurate plans and drawings that include all details required to make the solution, such as measurements, materials, tools, safety steps, format, guide, and classroom instructions).
“Joining methods” refer to how different parts, materials or components of your design-solution are connected or assembled together. In a product-design context, this could include:
Screws, bolts, rivets, nails
Adhesives (glues, tapes, epoxies)
Welding, soldering, heat-joining
Snap-fits, interlocking tabs, tongue-and-groove
Hinges, brackets, clips
Hybrid methods (e.g., mechanical + adhesive)
Essentially: how does “part A + part B” get combined so that the whole product works as one?