Coursework Handbook

Sample projects
Cambridge O Level
Design & Technology 6043
For examination from 2020

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Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Section1: Project A – Jewellery box ................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Moderator's assessment of Project A

Section 2: Project B – Environmentally-friendly egg carton ........................................................................... 40

2.1 Moderator's assessment of Project B

Section 3: Project C – Auto-tempered fan ...................................................................................................... 67

3.1 Moderator's assessment of Project C

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Introduction

This is the section of the handbook which contains the sample projects for you to mark.

Please make sure you refer the handbook for the marking criteria.

The three projects are:

• Project A – Jewellery box

• Project B – Environmentally friendly egg carton
• Project C – Auto-tempered fan

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Section1: Project A – Jewellery box

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1.1 Moderator’s assessment of Project A

Criterion Comments Mark

1. Identification of a need or
Problem analysed and need identified. Clear design brief. Limited reference to the user in this
opportunity with an analysis leading 3 marks out of 5
section. This is acknowledged in the marks for Criterion 2.
to a design brief
Some evaluation of existing products, outline questionnaire and possible materials and
2. Research into the design brief
processes. No reference to range or sizes of jewellery or other important issues, e.g. security or 7 marks out of 10
resulting in a specification
portability. Reasonably detailed specification.
A range of outline possibilities are explored with some imaginative interpretation. Some
3. Generation and exploration of evaluation of ideas (strengths and weaknesses identified). Appropriate drawing techniques used,
15 marks out of 20
ideas clear and well-presented with annotations to explore some of the technical aspects, including
consideration of possible materials and constructions. Good use of CAD.
Very good development of proposed solution, with appropriate design modifications and some
4. Development of proposed
decision-making on materials and construction. Comprehensive evidence of modelling to inform 13 marks out of 15
solution
decision-making.
Dimensioned working drawings produced. Clear and detailed sequence of manufacture
5. Planning for production 9 marks out of 10
proposed.
Completed to a high standard, fulfils the requirements of product specification and functions well.
6. Product realisation 26 marks out of 30
Excellent photographic record of manufacture.
No evidence of testing with jewellery items added or the box being used. Outline evaluation
7. Testing and evaluation against specification identifying some strengths and weaknesses, no supporting justification or 6 marks out of 10
comment. Some improvements identified.
Total mark awarded 79 marks out of 100

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Section 2: Project B – Environmentally-friendly egg carton

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2.1 Moderator’s assessment of Project B

Criterion Comments Mark

1. Identification of a need or
Comprehensive investigation and analysis of design need with some detail of user. Clear design
opportunity with an analysis leading 4 marks out of 5
brief.
to a design brief
2. Research into the design brief Primary research with links to supermarket. Questionnaire provides useful information, specific
7 marks out of 10
resulting in a specification details / sizes of eggs and packaging. Some analysis of existing cartons. Limited specification.
A limited range of solutions. Some ideas are clarified with reference to the specification.
3. Generation and exploration of
Appropriate drawing techniques with limited annotations to explore some aspects of each idea. 10 marks out of 20
ideas
Some originality and development detail included.
Comprehensive evidence of modelling and trialling to assist decisions about form and materials.
4. Development of proposed Very good, relevant, iterative trialling and testing of models with drop tests. Consideration of
14 marks out of 15
solution development net options and securing methods. Good use of appropriate drawing methods
which assist the clarification of the technical specification of the item to be manufactured.
Dimensioned working drawings with method of securing innovative package. No evidence of
5. Planning for production 5 marks out of 10
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Well-made, functional product meeting most requirements of the specification. Innovative
6. Product realisation 20 marks out of 30
proposal.
Objective testing and evaluation carried out in the environment for which the product was
intended. Product evaluated against specification and by customers. Identification of strengths
7. Testing and evaluation 9 marks out of 10
and weaknesses of the product leading to some conclusions with proposals for further
development.
Total mark awarded 69 marks out of 100

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3.1 Moderator’s assessment of Project C

Criterion Comments Mark

1. Identification of a need or
Relevant investigation with appropriate analysis of the design need, the identification of the
opportunity with an analysis leading 3 marks out of 5
intended user(s) and a functional design brief. Questionnaire of user needs.
to a design brief
Some relevant research relating to existing products, includes random materials with limited
2. Research into the design brief
reasoning for their use in the product design. Questionnaire acknowledged in this section. Well- 6 marks out of 10
resulting in a specification
justified specification.
Good range of proposals with integration of simple models to help further explore ideas.
3. Generation and exploration of
Appropriate drawing techniques used, with annotations, to explore most of the technical aspects. 14 marks out of 20
ideas
Ideas are evaluated with some reference to the specification points.
Adequate evidence of modelling and trialling, or sketches with annotations to assist technical
4. Development of proposed
decisions about the circuit. However, there is limited evidence of development of other features 7 marks out of 15
solution
of product.
Circuit diagrams are included but no working drawings of product. Cutting list with approximate
5. Planning for production 5 marks out of 10
cost of parts. Detailed sequence of stages of manufacture.
The overall outcome is finished to a good standard and functions well. The product meets many
6. Product realisation 20 marks out of 30
of the requirements of the specification. Good photographic evidence of making.
Limited evidence of product being tested. Evidence of some evaluation against specifications
7. Testing and evaluation and third-party comment. Identification of simple strengths and weaknesses of the product 6 marks out of 10
leading to some conclusions with proposals for further development.
Total mark awarded 61 marks out of 100

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