Design and Technology

Assessment

These topics are examined through the sitting of 2 examination papers at SL level and 3 exam papers at HL. HL Exams: Paper 1 20% A multiple-choice paper covering core topics and extension materials. Paper 2 20% A more formal exam requires essay-style responses to questions based on the core topics. Paper 3 20% Requires structured answer responses to questions on the HL extension material. A Design Project – (HL & SL) - has to be completed involving planning, research, design work, making and evaluation. 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.