It is useful for pupils to have had previous experience of working through design projects which may have included planning, researching, design development of ideas, evaluation of concepts as well as some practical skills. The assessment criteria for the project work at IB level will be based largely on these key areas. Where pupils may be considering a university or college course in science, applied science, technology, product design or engineering, IB Design Technology offers a suitable course of study. Course structure: Standard Level covers a core specification which includes the teaching of the following subject areas: Topic 1: Human factors & ergonomics Topic 2: Resource management Topic 3: Modelling Topic 4: Raw material to final production Topic 5: Innovation and design Topic 6: Classic design Higher Level also covers additional subject areas such as: Topic 7: User-centred design Topic 8: Sustainability Topic 9: Innovation and markets Topic 10: Commercial production
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of 32 points across their best six subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), plus a grade 6 in subjects they wish to study at A Level or Higher Level in the IB Diploma.
These topics are examined through the sitting of 2 examination papers at SL level and 3 exam papers at HL. SL Exams: Paper 1: 30% A multiple-choice paper covering core material Paper 2: 30% A more formal exam requiring essay-style responses to questions based on the core material, as well as short answer responses to questions on the subject option choice A final Group 4 project 40% is also to be completed as part of a team including other Group 4 subject candidates and is to be chosen by the pupils following guidance from subject teachers.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,815; Boarding £35,310 - £44,100 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stebbing Road, Felsted, CM6 3LL |
It is useful for pupils to have had previous experience of working through design projects which may have included planning, researching, design development of ideas, evaluation of concepts as well as some practical skills. The assessment criteria for the project work at IB level will be based largely on these key areas. Where pupils may be considering a university or college course in science, applied science, technology, product design or engineering, IB Design Technology offers a suitable course of study. Course structure: Standard Level covers a core specification which includes the teaching of the following subject areas: Topic 1: Human factors & ergonomics Topic 2: Resource management Topic 3: Modelling Topic 4: Raw material to final production Topic 5: Innovation and design Topic 6: Classic design Higher Level also covers additional subject areas such as: Topic 7: User-centred design Topic 8: Sustainability Topic 9: Innovation and markets Topic 10: Commercial production
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of 32 points across their best six subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), plus a grade 6 in subjects they wish to study at A Level or Higher Level in the IB Diploma.
These topics are examined through the sitting of 2 examination papers at SL level and 3 exam papers at HL. SL Exams: Paper 1: 30% A multiple-choice paper covering core material Paper 2: 30% A more formal exam requiring essay-style responses to questions based on the core material, as well as short answer responses to questions on the subject option choice A final Group 4 project 40% is also to be completed as part of a team including other Group 4 subject candidates and is to be chosen by the pupils following guidance from subject teachers.