Unit 2 - ( G2 ) Product development 1.

Simple guide

Aim : To produce an individual product design and manufacturing, based on a context decided by the student.

Implementation : Purpose

� This unit is the design and make assignment for the AS examination.

� Students select their own context, from which they design and manufacture a product that meets the original context/need.

� It is envisaged that students will apply knowledge and understanding from other units in order to enhance their design and make activity.

� Design work to be presented in an A3 or A2 format.

Implementation : Assessment

� Product development 1 is a full coursework project. Students develop their own project with teacher guidance.

� This unit results in the development of a product supported by a design folder.

� Unit 2 is internally marked - using the assessment grid below - and externally moderated by Edexcel, using a specified coursework project sample.

� All coursework project annotation should indicate where the marks for each assessment criterion have been awarded.

� Centres submit a Coursework Assessment Booklet ( CAB ) for each student.

� Each CAB should include photographic evidence of the product.

� All Coursework Assessment Booklets are submitted to and retained by Edexcel.

Implementation : Assessment grid

� Each student's coursework marks must be recorded in a Coursework Assessment Booklet.

� Each coursework project will be marked out of a total of 100 marks.

Criteria Level of response Mark range

A - Exploring problems and clarifying task 1 - low - to 5 - high 0 - 10

B - Generating ideas 1 - low - to 5 - high 0 - 15

C - Developing and communicating 1 - low - to 5 - high 0 - 15
design proposals

D - Planning manufacture 1 - low - to 5 - high 0 - 10

E - Product manufacture 1 - low - to 5 - high 0 - 40

F - Testing and evaluating 1 - low - to 5 - high 0 - 10

Total marks 100

( For a detailed breakdown of each component of the assessment grid criterion - see separate sheet ).

The Simple Guides are based on Edexcel AS / A2 specifications.
The course outlines are an implented taught course at Crown Woods School, London Borough of Greenwich.
Author: Malcolm Cadman (c) 2000/01.

They are made freely available to benefit staff and students.
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