Year 12 – Examination Technique and Design/Make Tasks In Year 12 students will cover the content for the externally assessed examinations which will include materials and their properties, techniques and processes, and design theory. You will also undertake preparation for the non-examined assessment (NEA) through a series of skills-building projects. This will develop independence and problem-solving skills in a wide range of design and manufacturing disciplines. Year 12/13 In June of Year 12, you will write and begin the contextual challenge for the Non-Examined Assessment (50%) The purpose of the self-directed NEA is to undertake a substantial design, make, and evaluate project which will test students’ skills in designing and making a prototype. Students will also continue to cover the theoretical content for the 2 externally assessed examinations (50%).
Minimum Grade 6/Merit2 in either GCSE Design and Technology/ BTEC Engineering.
Paper 1: - Written Examination Technical Principles - 2hrs 30mins - 120 marks - 30% of A level Paper 2: - Written Examination Designing & Making Principles - 1hr 30mins - 80 marks - 20% of A level Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) - Substantial Design and Make Project - 100 marks - 50% of the qualification - Evidence: Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of the final prototype.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7JY |
Year 12 – Examination Technique and Design/Make Tasks In Year 12 students will cover the content for the externally assessed examinations which will include materials and their properties, techniques and processes, and design theory. You will also undertake preparation for the non-examined assessment (NEA) through a series of skills-building projects. This will develop independence and problem-solving skills in a wide range of design and manufacturing disciplines. Year 12/13 In June of Year 12, you will write and begin the contextual challenge for the Non-Examined Assessment (50%) The purpose of the self-directed NEA is to undertake a substantial design, make, and evaluate project which will test students’ skills in designing and making a prototype. Students will also continue to cover the theoretical content for the 2 externally assessed examinations (50%).
Minimum Grade 6/Merit2 in either GCSE Design and Technology/ BTEC Engineering.
Paper 1: - Written Examination Technical Principles - 2hrs 30mins - 120 marks - 30% of A level Paper 2: - Written Examination Designing & Making Principles - 1hr 30mins - 80 marks - 20% of A level Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) - Substantial Design and Make Project - 100 marks - 50% of the qualification - Evidence: Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of the final prototype.