CourseInformation aboutGCSEinDT:Food

ExaminationDetails
AQA 4545

AssessmentDetails
1controlledassignment(60%) 1writtenexamination(40%):2hours Allpupilsareenteredforthesametier.

CourseInformation
Topicscovered: Starch gelatinisation,gelation; Sugar caramelisation,flavour,texture,colour Fatsandoils shortening,colour,palatability,emulsification,saturated/unsaturatedfat Protein coagulation,aeration,useofeggsincookery Cakemaking methods,decoration Foodcontaminationandspoilage highriskfoods,typesoffoodpoisoning, Newfoodproducts GM,Organic,SmartFoods,Additives,Sugarsubstitutes Labellingandpackaging legalrequirements,environmentalissues Equipment batchproduction,massmanufacturing,largescale,laboursaving Manufacturing CAD/CAM,QA/QC,batch/massandoneoffproduction Standardfoodcomponents advantages,disadvantages Pastryproducts types,fillings,functionsofingredients,flowchartsandsymbols,designspec.,designideas, productanalysis,attributeprofile PreparationSheet Allpupilsareissuedwithapreparationsheeton1st March.ThissetsthethemeandcontextforSectionAof theexamination. Examination Allquestionsmustbeanswered Designquestions(SectionA)requiringlabelledsketchesanduseofcolouredpencilsetc Shortanswerquestionse.g.specifications,functionsofingredients Planningquestionsrequiringsequencinge.g.testplan Longanswerquestionsrequiringfactualrecalle.g.useofadditives ControlledAssessment(coursework)Information Choiceoftwotitlesprovidedbythedepartment(60%offinalmark) 90marksavailable Spacelimitationof15sheetsA3paper(itisessentialpupilsareconcise) Emphasisonskillsandcreativitytomakeasustainablefinalproduct Pupilsmustphotographtheirfinishedoutcomeandallstagesofdevelopmentandmaking Tasksarecompletedunderdirectsupervision(exceptforresearch) CourseworkgivenoutinYear10anddeadline:Year11(oneweekbeforeFebruaryhalfterm) AdditionalRecommendation AllpupilswillneedanA3foldertobringdesignworkintoeachlesson,colouredpencils,rulers,finefibre tippensetc.,andaUSBtostorehomeworkandcourseworkbutremembertosavebackupstoo.

StepstoSuccess inGCSED&T:Food
1 Select your coursework brief very carefully. Choose something that will interest you and about which you will be able to find out some facts. Ensure your practical ideas are skilful, unique and will enable you to demonstrate your capability. Keep up-to-date with your controlled assignment. Draft out work ahead of the deadline and give it in to the teacher for proofreading and then improve it. Be concise. Use a small font and only write about relevant information (remember the space limitation of 15-20 sheets A3). DO NOT copy out chunks of textbooks or stick in sheets from the internet. (Use your own words to show understanding of the information.) Attend GCSE clubs and ICT sessions for one-to-one support and advice. Use ICT to present work and spell check. Remember your pencils, rulers and colouring pencils. Read the whole paper first because one question leads to the next. Read every question twice before starting and fill in every question. (Never leave a gap always guess). Underline the key points in the question. Check the mark allocation and make sure you have given one fact for every mark available. Learn how to complete a plan for test kitchen, attribute profile, labelling and packaging as these typically occur on every paper.

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UsefulResources:
CGPAQAD&TFoodTechnologyRevisionGuide,ExamPracticeWorkbook&Answers Design&Technology:Food TechnologyAQANelsonThorneISBN9781408502723 GCSED+T:FoodTechnology.C.Barker.CausewayPressISBN1873929625 Design+MakeIT:FoodTechnology.J.Robinson.StanleyThornes ISBN0748724729 www.helenhudspith.com www.foodlink.org.uk www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/foodtech/ www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/food-technology.html www.Sainsbury.co.uk [processes] www.dtonline.org www.samlearning.com www.nutrition.org.uk

CourseInformation aboutGCSEinDT:Graphics
ExaminationDetails
AQA 4550

AssessmentDetails
1controlledassignment(60%) 1writtenexamination(40%):2hours Allpupilsareenteredforthesametier.

CourseInformation
PreparationSheet Allpupilsareissuedwithapreparationsheeton1st March.ThissetsthethemeandcontextforSectionAof theexamination. Examination Allquestionsmustbeanswered. Designquestions(SectionA)requiringtheevaluationandanalysisofexistinggraphicalproducts,the analysisofabrief,theproductionofaspecificationandlabelledideasketches. Theuseofavarietyofrenderingskillsanddrawingtypes. Shortanswerquestionsonaspectsoftheory,e.g.specifications,materialproperties,manufacturing techniques,industrialpractices,environmentalissues. Planningquestionsrequiringsequencinge.g.flowchartsandappropriateuseoftoolsandequipment. Longanswerquestionsinvolvingtheuseofcomputersindesignandmanufactureandotherreallife issues ControlledAssessment(Coursework)Information Onepieceofcourseworkwhichwillinvolvethedesignandmanufactureofagraphicalproductandits promotionalmaterial(60%offinalexaminationmark). Spacelimitationofarecommended13to16sheetsofA3paper. EmphasisonuseofIndustrystandardsoftware,drawing,modellingandanalyticalskillstoproduce professionalqualitygraphicproducts. Pupilsmustphotographallstagesofdevelopmentandmakingincludingtheirfinishedoutcome. Tasksarecompletedunderdirectsupervision(exceptforresearch). ControlledAssessmentgivenoutinYear10afterpupilssittheirexamination FinalDeadlines(Year11):Practicalwork oneweekbeforeFebruaryhalfterm. DesignFolder theFridayafterFebruaryhalfterm AdditionalRequirements AllpupilswillneedanA3foldertobringdesignworkintoeachlesson Colouredpencils,rulers,finefibretippens,2H,HB,2Bpencils,etc. USBtostorehomeworkandbackupalldesignwork Downloadatrialof2DdesignfromTechsoft andGoogleSketchUp Practicedrawingandmodellingtechniquesoutsideoflessontimebyidentifyingandsolvingdesign problemswithexistingproducts. Visitmuseumsandexhibitions/Degreeshowstounderstandtrendsindesignandtherequirementsof futurecoursestheymaywishtotake.

StepstoSuccess inGCSED&T:Graphics
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Ask another member of your family to proofread your work to check for mistakes. Meet all deadlines and ensure you act on teacher feedback to improve your work. Be concise. Use a small font and only write relevant information. DO NOT copy chunks of information from textbooks, or stick sheets in from the Internet you must use your own words to show your understanding of the information. Attend GCSE clubs and ICT sessions for one-to-one support and advice. Use a variety of presentation techniques within your project (including ICT). Use the preparation sheet to help you fully prepare for the examination. Study the contents and pictures carefully (these are usually an excellent indication of what may appear in the exam). Read the whole paper first (one question usually leads on to the next). Read each question carefully and then underline key points. Never leave spaces (always make a guess at the answer). Check how many marks are available for each question and make sure you have given one fact for every mark. Remember to bring a pencil, ruler, rubber, calculator, pair of compasses and colouring pencils.

UsefulResources:
CGPAQAD&TGraphicProductsRevisionGuide,ExamPracticeWorkbook&Answers Design&TechnologyGraphicProductsNelsonThorneISBN9781408502747 TypeIdeaIndexISBN: 1581808062 Colourindex2ISBN:0715328484 Anyothergraphicaldesignmagazinesandpublications.DesignWeek www.bbc.co.uk/education/gcsebitesize www.incpen.org/pep www.techsoft.com www.dtonline.org www.data.org.uk www.technologystudent.com www.helenhudspith.com www.samlearning.com

CourseInformation aboutGCSEinDT:ResistantMaterials
ExaminationDetails
AQA 4560

AssessmentDetails
1controlledassignment(60%) 1writtenexamination(40%):2hours Allpupilsareenteredforthesametier.

CourseInformation
Year10 Pupilswillcompletetheircontrolledassessmentduringthecourseoftheyear.Thiswillinvolvecompletingan18 pageA3bookletcoveringallelementsoftheDesignProcessincludingafinalpracticalproduct.Pupilscanaccessa guidancebookletthroughtheirFROGassignmentswhichprovidesdetailsofhowpupilsshouldcompletethe project,specificallytherequirementsandthesuggestedlayoutforeachofthepagestheyshouldinclude. ThedeadlineforthecompletionoftheentireAssignmentwillbeFriday5th July2013 Year11 PupilswilllearnaboutthewidevarietyoftheorybasedtopicsaroundthesubjectofResistantMaterials.Thiswillbe deliveredthrougharangeofshortpracticalbasedtasksandthecompletionofthehomeworkbooklet.Thisbooklet coversalloftheelementswithinthesubjectareaandcomprises28separatehomeworktaskswhichwillbeput togethertoformaconciserevisionguideintheleaduptotheirterminalexaminationinthesummerof2014. PreparationSheet Allpupilsareissuedwithapreparationsheeton1st March.ThissetsthethemeandcontextforSectionAofthe examination. Examination Allquestionsmustbeanswered Designquestions(SectionA)requiringtheevaluationandanalysisofexistingresistantmaterialsproducts,the analysisofabrief,theproductionofaspecificationandlabelledideasketches.Theuseofavarietyofrendering skillsanddrawingtypes. Shortanswerquestionsonaspectsoftheory,e.g.specifications,materialproperties,manufacturingtechniques, industrialpractices,environmentalissues.Planningquestionsrequiringsequencinge.g.flowchartsand appropriateuseoftoolsandequipment. Longanswerquestionsinvolvingtheuseofcomputersindesignandmanufactureandotherreallifeissues. ControlledAssessment(Coursework)Information Onepieceofcontrolledassessmentwhichwillinvolvethedesignandmanufactureofaproductusingarangeof resistantmaterialsandacourseworkfolder(60%offinalexaminationmark). Spacelimitationof20sheetsA3paper(itisessentialpupilsareconcise). EmphasisonuseofICTanddrawingskills.Pupilsmustphotographtheirfinishedoutcomeandallstagesof developmentandmaking Tasksarecompletedunderdirectsupervision(exceptforresearch) Pupilsshouldtrytobecreativewithdesigns&materialsbeingused. FinalDeadlines(Year11):Practicalwork oneweekbeforeFebruaryhalfterm. DesignFolder theFridayafterFebruaryhalfterm AdditionalRequirements: AllpupilswillneedanA3foldertobringdesignworkintoeachlesson,colouredpencils,rulers,finefibretip pens,2H,HB,2Bpencils,etc.,USBtostorehomeworkbutremembertosavebackupstoo. DownloadfreeprogramGoogleSketch useittodevelopCADdrawingtechniques

StepstoSuccess inGCSED&T:ResistantMaterials
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Ask another member of your family to proofread your work to check for mistakes. Meet all deadlines and ensure you act on teacher feedback to improve your work. Be concise. Use a small font and only write relevant information. DO NOT copy chunks of information from textbooks, or stick sheets in from the Internet you must use your own words to show your understanding of the information. Attend GCSE clubs and ICT sessions for one-to-one support and advice. Use a variety of presentation techniques within your project (including ICT). Use the preparation sheet to help you fully prepare for the exam. Study the contents and pictures carefully (these are usually an excellent indication of what may appear in the exam). Read the whole paper first (one question usually leads on to the next). Read each question carefully and then underline key points. Never leave spaces (always make a guess at the answer). Check how many marks are available for each question and make sure you have given one fact for every mark. Remember to bring a pencil, ruler, rubber, calculator, pair of compasses and colouring pencils.

UsefulResources:
Design&Technology:ResistantMaterialsTechnologyNelsonThorneISBN9781408502730 www.bbc.co.uk/education/gcsebitesize www.dtonline.org.uk www.data.org.uk www.helenhudspith.com www.samlearning.com www.technologystudent.com www.design-technology.info

CourseInformation aboutGCSEinDT:Textiles
ExaminationDetails
AQA 4570

AssessmentDetails
1controlledassignment(60%) 1writtenexamination(40%):2hours Allpupilsareenteredforthesametier.

CourseInformation
PreparationSheet Allpupilsareissuedwithapreparationsheeton1st March.ThissetsthethemeandcontextforSectionAof theexamination. Examination Allquestionsmustbeanswered: Designquestions(SectionA)requiringlabelledsketchesanduseofcolouredpencilsetc. Shortanswerquestionse.g.specifications,propertiesoffabric. Planningquestionsrequiringsequencinge.g.flowchart. Longanswerquestionsrequiringfactualrecalle.g.manufacturingofitem,correctterminology. ControlledAssessment(coursework)Information Onecontrolledassessment,choiceofninetitlesprovidedbythedepartment(60%offinalmark) Spacelimitationof23sheetsA3paper(25incl.contentsandbibliography,pupilsmustbeconcise) EmphasisonuseofICTanddrawingskills Pupilsmustphotographtheirfinishedoutcomeandallstagesofdevelopmentandmaking Tasksarecompletedunderdirectsupervision(exceptforresearch) ControlledAssessmentgivenoutinYear10 Deadline:Year11(Practical,oneweekbeforeFebruaryhalfterm,writtencoursework2weeksafter Februaryhalfterm) PupilswillberequiredtoresearchtheirchosenTask/Designbrieftoinspiretheirwork.Theycanaccessa guidetothecontrolledassignmentviatheschoolssharedarea:Year11;Technology;ReadTech;GCSE Textiles;ControlledassignmentsamplesEGT;GCSETextilesCourseworkbooklet2012

AdditionalRecommendation AllpupilswillneedanA3foldertobringdesignworkintoeachlesson. Colouredpencils,rulers,finefibretippensetc. ComputerdiscsorUSBstickstostorehomeworkandcourseworkbutremembertosavebackups(thisis essentialaspupilswillbedevelopingtheirworkathomeandwithinschool).

StepstoSuccess inGCSED&T:Textiles
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Keep up-to-date with coursework. Draft out work ahead of the deadline and give it in to the teacher for proofreading, and then improve it. Be concise. Use a small font and only write about relevant information (remember the space limitation of 20 sheets A3). Attend GCSE clubs and ICT sessions for one-to-one support and advice. Use ICT to present work and spell check. Ensure that all design work is labelled in detail and that you keep all samples from the practical work for the folder work (controlled assignment). Read the whole paper first because one question leads to the next. Remember your pencils, rulers, calculator and colouring pencils. Read every question twice before starting and fill in every question. Check the mark allocation and make sure you have given one fact for every mark available. Use the figure outline given to you to help with presentation. Learn your design and annotations. Know all about the fabric components and manufacture that you will use.

UsefulResources:
CGPAQAD&TFoodTechnologyRevisionGuide,ExamPracticeWorkbook&Answers AQADesign&Technology,TextilesTechnology.NelsonThornes ISBN9781408502754 TextilesTechnologyThroughDiagrams.J.Down.OxfordRevisionGuidesISBN0198328346 TextilesTechnologytoGCSE.J.Down.OxfordPressISBN0198328133 DesignandMakeIt:TextilesTechnology.AMcArthur.StanleyThornes ISBN0748724710 www.dupont.com www.bsieducation.org www.helenhudspith.com www.gorefabrics.com www.marks-and-spencer.com www.isew.co.uk www.Tencel.com www.fabrics.net/weaves.asp www.cotton.org www.apparelsearch.com www.butterick.com www.gossard.com www.textile-recycling.org.uk www.samlearning.com www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design