Design Technology IA Criteria Guide

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1-3

The student: • identifies a problem • develops a simple brief that identifies few relevant parameters of the problem • develops a design specification that states the requirements, with no reference to the outcomes of the research.

Points 4-6

The student: • identifies an appropriate problem that leads to a design opportunity • develops a brief that identifies some of the relevant parameters of the problem • develops a design specification that outlines the requirements, with limited reference to the outcomes of the research.

Points 7-9

The student: • describes an appropriate problem that leads to a design opportunity • develops a detailed brief that identifies the relevant parameters of the problem • develops a design specification that justifies the requirements, based on the outcomes of the research.

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1-3

The student: • demonstrates limited development of few ideas that explore solutions to the problem • presents concept models • selects an appropriate idea for detailed development with no justification.

Points 4-6

The student: • develops ideas with reference to the specifications that explore solutions to the problem • uses concept modeling with limited analysis of the outcomes to guide design development • selects an appropriate idea for detailed development with limited justification.

Points 7-9

The student: • develops feasible ideas to meet appropriate specifications that explore solutions to the problem • uses concept modeling and analyses the outcomes to guide design development • justifies an appropriate idea for detailed development.

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1-3

The student: • lists some appropriate materials, components and manufacturing techniques to make the prototype • develops a design proposal that includes few details and is not sufficient for a third party to manufacture the prototype • produces an incomplete plan that contains some production details.

Points 4-6

The student: • describes some appropriate materials, components and manufacturing techniques to make the prototype • develops a design proposal that includes most details necessary for a third party to manufacture the prototype • produces a plan for the manufacture of the prototype.

Points 7-9

The student: • justifies the choice of appropriate materials, components and manufacturing techniques to make the prototype • develops an accurate design proposal in sufficient detail for a third party to manufacture the prototype • produces a detailed plan for the manufacture of the prototype.

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1-3

The student: • states a testing strategy to measure the success of the prototype • evaluates the success of the prototype against few aspects of the design specification with no evidence of testing • lists how the prototype could be improved.

Points 4-6

The student: • describes a testing strategy to measure the success of the prototype • evaluates the success of the prototype against some aspects of the design specification • outlines how the prototype could be improved.

Points 7-9

The student: • justifies a testing strategy to measure the success of the prototype • evaluates the success of the prototype against the design specification • demonstrates how the prototype could be improved, considering how individual improvements affect the design as a whole.