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controlled assessment task is a 45 Hour design project. You
need to all be independent and look up information and
resources for yourselves. It is worth 60% of your final
grade in Resistant Materials so it is important to work hard
and meet all the deadlines.
Choosing your project.
AQA have set Controlled Assessment Tasks and your project
will need to fall into one of the three listed on the this
website.
Coursework Layout
Your design folder should be about 25 - 35 pages in
length and your final version will be printed out in A3.
Remember to use between 12 and 14 size font, in Ariel or
similar easy to read font. Headings and Titles can be
larger.
Do not number your pages at this stage.
Every page has to be on a border sheet.
It is highly recommended that you purchase an A3
presentation folder for about £4 from the school. This will
keep your work neat and tidy throughout your coursework.
Paying for your project
All students are expected to pay for their projects, if
you have a problem paying then please speak to your teacher
before finalising your project. You are able to make a good
quality project starting from about £10 - £20.
Once you have decided on your project and have put
together parts and materials list you will need to hand
these to your teacher with payment for what you need to
order. Some materials and consumables are covered from the
school and your teacher will go through these with you.
Equipment:
It may be worth considering purchasing your own glue and
a small set of colouring pencils to help you with your
coursework.
Guideline for marking.
The following marking criteria is aimed at an A grade
student and what the exam board would be looking for. You
are all capable of following this and have the best head
start in doing well in Resistant Materials.
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Making: |
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Research:
Used a wide variety of appropriate sources to gather
relevant research information;
Analysis:
Analysed the task and the research material
logically, thoroughly and effectively;
Specification:
Produced a detailed specification which focuses
closely on the analysis; used one or more of their
proposals and relevant knowledge of techniques,
manufacturing and working characteristics to develop
a detailed and coherent design solution;
Planning of making:
Produced a correct sequence of activities which
shows where, why and how practical production
decisions were made;
Evaluation, testing and modification:
Tested, objectively evaluated and effectively
modified their work throughout the process as
appropriate;
Use of communication, graphical and use
of ICT skills:
Selected and skillfully used a wide range of
communication, graphical and ICT skills which have
helped to clarify their thinking and are sufficient
to convey ideas to themselves and others effectively
and precisely;
Social issues, industrial practices and
systems and control (including the use of CAD):
Provided evidence that they have considered and
taken account of relevant issues, industrial
practices and systems and control. |
Correction of working errors (where needed)
including modifications.
Recorded and justified the
need for any changes or
adaptations;
Use of appropriate equipment and
processes (including the use of CAM).
Used appropriate materials, components, equipment
and processes (including CAM) consistently
correctly,
skillfully and safely;
Production and effective of outcome.
Made a complete product of high quality;
Level of accuracy and finish.
Demonstrated an ability to satisfy accurately and
completely all the demands of the design solution;
Use of quality assurance (QA) and quality
control (QC).
Thoroughly considered QA & QC and applied them
consistently and successfully. |
Marks are also allocated to your quality of written
communication. Make sure everything is clearly and logically
presented; your text is legible and take extra care on
spelling, punctuation and grammar.
After school coursework sessions.
There will be some opportunities for students to work
after school. Your teacher will discuss this with you in
year 11. |