Project:
Student:
Planning
Details and grading sheet
Aspect 1
Aspect 2
The design context will normally offer a
variety of potential problems to solve.
o
Brainmap of context
A focused problem and need is identified
and fully explained/evidence given.
o
Lifestyle board/photos of
location
o
Existing examples,
o
User research,
o
Could include Gantt chart.
o
Objective analysis
Formulating a brief or research question
Selecting variables or
specifications
The brief is detailed and justified and explains the nature of
the intended outcome by including the following:
o
The design goal
o
The target market
o
The major constraints
o
The criteria by which a good design proposal may be
achieved
o
Scale of production described
The initial specifications are explained in
relation to the design brief
The specification is reasonably complete and
justified as list of criteria.
New improved specifications are stated
Grade
Notes
Checklist
Defining the problem
Aspect 3
Identifies a focused problem for a design
project or investigation.
States a detailed brief or research question that is appropriate to
the level of study.
Selects and explains appropriate variables
specifications.
Identifies a suitable problem, but lacks detail in
explanation.
Does not identify a suitable problem or repeats
the general aim provided by the teacher.
States a brief or research question, but this is not explained in
detail.
Does not state a brief or research question or the brief or
research.
Selects some appropriate variables or
specifications.
Does not select appropriate variables or
specifications.
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Project:
Student:
Research
Details and grading sheet
Aspect 1
Aspect 2
Strategies
Data Collection
A research plan includes:
o
Identifies a variety of sources
o
Primary and secondary,
o
Qualitative and quantitative)
o
Suitable strategies for data
collection are identified
o
The priorities for collecting data
are clear.
Data collected is appropriate and relevant.
Sufficient appropriate data is collected.
Data processing and analysis
A balance between qualitative and quantitative data.
A balance between primary and secondary data
Data is presented clearly using a variety of appropriate
forms for example tables, graphs, photographs,
drawings and diagrams are understandable and labelled
correctly, written observations and questionnaires are
clear
Clear evidence that raw data has been
transformed and presented astutely in a form
suitable for analysis, specifically data is analysed
and processed correctly allowing for easy
interpretation, for example observations are
annotated, market research results are
converted to graphical form and results analysed,
diagrams/ drawings used to explain points.
Written analysis is detailed and in sufficient
detail for the brief to be answered.
Analysis is made on the usefulness of the data
collected in relation to the brief.
Errors or uncertainties about the data collected
should be identified when appropriate and the
effect on the reliability of the data qualified.
Grade
Notes
Checklist
Aspect 3
Identifies suitable strategies for research.
Collects appropriate research material.
Processes research material astutely with detailed
analysis.
Identifies some relevant strategies.
Collects some useful research material.
Does not identify strategies or strategies are
teacher-directed.
Does not collect any research material or the material is
inappropriate.
Processes research material appropriately, though
analysis is limited.
Processes research material inappropriately
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Project:
Student:
Development
Details and grading sheet
Aspect 1
Aspect 2
Checklist
Creativity
Techniques
Use a variety of techniques,
brainstorming, attribute listing etc.
A range of original and innovative solutions
(new ideas, creative, inventive) explored
and explained using freehand sketches.
Analytical annotations explains strengths
and weaknesses
The research material forms the basis for
generation of ideas.
Ideas are evaluated for feasibility against
specification and
Solution
A wide range of techniques are used that are appropriate to
the task and provide evidence of innovative ideas. These
should include:
o
Freehand, isometric exploded and perspective
drawings
o
Detailed drawing in the form of orthographic
drawings (working drawings)
o
Physical models (prototypes, scale, etc)
o
CAD (in design process / simulation of final
proposal)
o
Tests or Experiments
Arrives at a good solution to the problem
with all aspects resolved
The detailing is sufficient for the solution to
be realised, with materials and manufacturing
techniques made explicit.
The optimum solution is identified and
evaluated in relation to the brief and
specifications (e.g. attribute analysis, client
interviewed, market research)
The final solution is described in appropriate
detail.
Idea Chosen for Development e.g.
Attribute Analysis, interview with client.
Detailed Working Drawings are produced in
correct format (correct symbol), using
appropriate format (including dimensions,
joints, parts list, tolerance, finish) and are to
a standard that a third party could make the
product.
Grade
Notes
Aspect 3
Identifies suitable strategies for research.
Collects appropriate research material.
Processes research material astutely with detailed analysis.
Identifies some relevant strategies.
Collects some useful research material.
Processes research material appropriately, though analysis is limited.
Does not identify strategies or strategies are teacherdirected.
Does not collect any research material or the material is inappropriate.
Processes research material inappropriately.
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Project:
Student:
Evaluation
Details and grading sheet
Aspect 1
Aspect 2
Conclusion
Procedure
Evaluation against Specification
Checklist
Aspect 3
Recommendations
Evaluating the Procedure
The results of the analysis of data are
interpreted to critically evaluate whether
the product or products meet the
specification.
Improvements to the Procedure
Evidence of a comprehensive evaluation of the procedures at
each stage of the investigation.
The advantages of the procedure, its limitations and
weaknesses and their significance are commented on.
Improvements to the procedures are
recommended with reference to the
weaknesses and limitations identified in
If improvements to the data collection are
recommended, modifications should address
issues of precision, accuracy and
reproducibility of the results.
Conclusion
The results of the evaluation against
specification are used to reach a valid
conclusion that addresses the brief/
research question.
The modifications proposed should be
realistic and clearly described in detail.
Improvements to the Product or Products
Included are: annotated free hand sketches,
CAD (possibly annotated) and photographs of
model are used to show changes graphically.
An updated set of specifications.
Grade
Notes
Modifications/ improvements to the product
or products are suggested and explained.
Provides clear evidence of a valid conclusion that addresses the
brief or research question.
Includes comprehensive evaluation of procedures at each stage of the investigation or
project.
Makes realistic recommendations for improvement.
Provides a reasonable conclusion that makes reference to the
brief or research question.
Provides no valid conclusion.
Includes limited evaluation of procedures
Makes some useful recommendations for improvement.
Includes no evaluation of procedures or procedures are teacher directed.
Makes no valid recommendations for improvement
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