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Criteria A – Inquiring & Analysing Levels Summary
Strand v1 v2
Comments:
A1
A2
A3
A4
A1 – Need for a Solution BestFit
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
explains and justifies the need for a 7-8
solution to a problem for a client/ × interpret an open-ended design situation
target audience using the statement of inquiry, key concept and
explains the need for a solution to a 5-6 global context
problem for a specified client/target × independently explore real-life design
audience
problems set in unfamiliar contexts
outlines the need for a solution to a 3-4
problem for a specified client/target × define a client or an identified target market
audience group
states the need for a solution to a 1-2 × explain the needs of the client/target market
problem for a specified client/target to solve the problem
audience

State Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
Outline Give a brief account.
Explain Give a detailed account including reasons and causes.
Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

A2 – Identify Research
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
constructs a detailed research plan, 7-8
which identifies and prioritizes the × explain the need for each point of inquiry
primary and secondary research needed × formulate a research plan that
to develop a solution to the
problem independently × identifies priorities
constructs a research plan, which 5-6
identifies and prioritizes primary and × type of research
secondary research needed to develop
a solution to the problem, with some
× method/source of research
guidance × determine which data is relevant to the
outlines a research plan, which 3-4
development of a solution
identifies primary and secondary
research needed to develop a solution
to the problem, with some guidance
A sad research plan 1-2

Construct Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Outline Give a brief account.
Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or
feature.
Develop To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced or effective state.

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A3 – Analyse existing products
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
analyses a range of existing products 7-8
that inspire a solution to the problem in × analyse a range of products that may solve
detail the problem by identifying their strengths and
analyses a range of existing products 5-6 weaknesses and outline potential areas for
that inspire a solution to the problem improvement
× develop and use a variety of product-analysis
analyses one existing product that 3-4 techniques to carry out in-depth analysis of
inspires a solution to the problem
products to assess their suitability against the
user’s needs
Lacking evidence of product analysis 1-2
× demonstrate an understanding of product
analysis and its importance in developing new
products

Construct Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Outline Give a brief account.
Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or
feature.
Develop To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced or effective state.

A4 – Develop design brief

Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
develop a detailed design brief which 7-8
summarizes the analysis of relevant × collect quantitative and qualitative data
research through surveys, interviews and/or discussion
develops a design brief, which 5-6 groups using a variety of open and closed
explains the analysis of relevant questions
research
× summarize the analysis of relevant data in a
develops a design brief, which 3-4 clear, concise way, explaining why and how the
outlines the analysis of relevant
research
information is relevant and useful to the
development of design ideas
develops a basic design brief, which 1-2
states the findings of relevant × evaluate the validity of information collected
research through primary and secondary sources
× cite all primary and secondary sources of
information correctly and fully
× formulate a detailed design brief, clearly
articulating what is to be made and why, and for
whom with reference to the global context and
statement of inquiry.

Construct Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Outline Give a brief account.
Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or
feature.
Develop To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced or effective state.

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Criteria B – Developing Ideas Strand v1
Levels Summary
v2
Comments: B1
B2
B3
B4
BestFit
B1 – Design specifications
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
develops detailed design 7-8
specifications, which explain the × identify the requirements of the solution.
success criteria for the design of a × explain all the requirements based on the
solution based on the analysis of the
research analysis of the data.
develops design specifications, which 5-6 × identify which requirements are essential and
outline the success criteria for the
design of a solution which are desired.

lists some design specifications, which 3-4

relate to the success criteria for the
design of a solution
lists some basic design specifications 1-2
for the design of a solution

Develop To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced or effective state.
Explain Give a detailed account including reasons and causes.
Outline Give a brief account.
List Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

B2 – Develop ideas
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
develops a range of feasible design 7-8
ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) × develop and use a wide variety of techniques to
and detailed annotation, which can be generate a wide range of distinctly different designs
correctly interpreted by others through 2D and 3D modelling that are easily
develops a range of feasible design 5-6 interpreted by others
ideas, using an appropriate medium(s)
and annotation, which can be × annotate designs with sufficient detail to explain
interpreted by others how they meet the requirements of the design
presents a few feasible designs, using 3-4 specification
an appropriate medium(s) or
annotation, which can be interpreted by
× annotate to explain design thinking
others × evaluate designs against the design specification
Lacking evidence of idea development. 1-2 to identify the most feasible solutions
Idea(s) presented cannot be interpreted
by others! × develop the most feasible solutions to create a
final design through modelling that fully meets the
requirements of the design specification.
× use CAD to generate and develop accurate, multi-
component models whose components are created
and assembled to create a solution

Develop To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced or effective state.
Present Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.

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B3 – Justify & present chosen design
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
presents the chosen design and 7-8
justifies fully and critically its × present the chosen design in an appropriate
selection with detailed reference to the format (different from B2)
design specification
presents the chosen design and 5-6 × include detailed annotation to justify choice
justifies its selection with reference to × justify the choice of design by referencing the
the design specification
requirements of the design specification
justifies the selection of the chosen 3-4
design with reference to the design
specification
presents one design, which can be 1-2
interpreted by others

Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Present Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.

B4 – Develop planning drawings

Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
develops accurate and detailed 7-8
planning drawings/diagrams and × develop a series of accurate
outlines requirements for the creation drawings/diagrams that include sufficient details
of the chosen solution of the design for peers/others to interpret
develops accurate planning 5-6 correctly to make the solution
drawings/diagrams and lists
requirements for the creation of the × include details of size
chosen solution
creates planning drawings/diagrams or 3-4 × include details of assembly (parts)
lists requirements for the creation of
the chosen solution
× include details of production methods

creates incomplete planning 1-2

drawings/diagrams

Develop To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced or effective state.
Create To evolve from thought or imagination using inspiration from others.
List Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

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Criteria C – Creating the solution Strand v1
Levels Summary
v2
Comments: C1
C2
C3
C4
BestFit
C1 – Construct logical plan
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
constructs a detailed and logical 7-8
plan, which describes the efficient × construct a series of logical steps to create the
use of time and resources, sufficient for solution, using charts, diagrams and text
peers to be able to follow to create the
solution × include aspects of quality control and quality
constructs a logical plan, which 5-6 assurance
considers time and resources, sufficient
for peers to be able to follow to create × construct a plan to create the solution that
the solution makes efficient use of resources and time
constructs a plan that contains some 3-4
production details, resulting in peers
× construct a clear and concise action-plan that
having difficulty following the plan peers will be able to follow to create the
solution.
Evidence of logical plan lacking 1-2

Construct Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form

Logical
Describe Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process

C2 – Show technical skill

Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
demonstrates excellent technical 7-8
skills when making the solution × develop manipulative skills to effectively use a
wide range of tools, techniques and equipment
demonstrates competent technical 5-6 × use a wide range of tools and equipment
skills when making the solution proficiently to create high-quality solutions
× ensure a safe working environment for
demonstrates satisfactory technical 3-4
skills when making the solution themselves and others

demonstrates minimal technical skills 1-2

when making the solution

Excellent A wide range of complex skills are demonstrated and the student works independently, requiring minimal
technical skill guidance after initial instruction.
Competent
Complex skills are demonstrated and the student generally works independently, requiring some
technical
guidance after initial instruction.
skills
Satisfactory Simple and complex skills are demonstrated and the student requires some assistance after they have
technical skill received initial instruction on how to use complex tools.
Minimal Simple skills are demonstrated and the student requires a great deal of assistance after they have
technical skill received initial instruction on how to use tools.

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C3 – Follow plan & present solution
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
follows the plan to create the solution, 7-8
which functions as intended and is × evidence of independently following the plan
presented appropriately to produce the solution, which functions as
creates the solution, which functions 5-6 intended
as intended and is presented × manage time effectively to produce the
appropriately
solution to the deadline stated in the plan
creates the solution, which partially 3-4
functions and is adequately presented × present the solution in an appropriate format
that shows all details of construction (functions)
creates the solution, which functions 1-2 × Image/photographs in the ePortfolio
poorly and is presented in an
incomplete form × Video/screencast as further evidence of the
product (being used/tested)

Create To evolve from thought or imagination using inspiration from others.

C4 – Justify changes to design/plan

Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
fully justifies changes made to the 7-8
chosen design and plan when making × justify, through the use of drawings/diagrams,
the solution any changes made to the design while making
describes changes made to the chosen 5-6 the solution
design and plan when making the × describe how the changes affected the
solution
plan/design
outlines changes made to the chosen 3-4
design and plan when making the
solution
Evidence of justification lacking 1-2

Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Describe Give a detailed account of picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Outline Give a brief account.

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 Levels Summary
Criteria D – Evaluating Strand v1 v2
D1
Comments:
D2
D3
D4
BestFit
D1 – Design & conduct tests
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
designs detailed and relevant 7-8
testing methods, which generate data, × design a wide range of effective tests to
to measure the success of the solution evaluate the solution against the requirements
designs relevant testing methods, 5-6 of the design specification
which generate data, to measure the × expert appraisal
success of the solution
× user trials
designs a relevant testing method, 3-4
which generates data, to measure the × field testing
success of the solution
× user observation
designs a testing method, which is 1-2
used to measure the success of the
solution

Design Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Product This is a stage in the design process where versions of products (for example, prototypes) are tested
testing against the design need (specification), applied to the context and presented to the end-user or target
audience.
Authentic The tests are relevant to the project and are completed by appropriate testers to gain high-quality
test quantitative and qualitative feedback.

D2 – Judge success
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
critically evaluates the success of the 7-8
solution against the design specification
× carry out a wide range of effective tests to
based on authentic product testing generate qualitative and quantitative data

explains the success of the solution 5-6 × explain the accuracy of the data gathered through
against the design specification based testing
on relevant product testing
× present the analysis of the data in a clear and
outlines the success of the solution 3-4 concise way
against the design specification based
on relevant product testing × evaluate the success of the solution against the
requirements of the design specification
states the success of the solution 1-2
× explain weaknesses and limitations of the solution
based on the analysis of data collected through
objective and subjective testing against the
requirements of the design specification.

Assess the implications and limitations

Evaluate
Make judgements about ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria
Explain Give a detailed account including reasons or causes
Outline Give a brief account
State Give a specific name, value or brief answer without explanation or calculation

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D3 – Improvements
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
explains how the solution could be 7-8
improved × explain, in detail, how the identified
weaknesses and limitations of the solution could
describes how the solution could be 5-6 be improved
improved × create annotated sketches
× adapt the design specification to new
outlines how the solution could be 3-4
improved proposed product/solution

evidence of improvements lacking 1-2

Explain Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Describe Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Outline Give a brief account.

D4 – Impact of solution
Level
Level Descriptors Levels Requirements
achieved
explains the impact of the product on 7-8
the client/target audience × explain the impact of the solution on the
client or target audience.
explains the impact of the solution on 5-6 × To what extent has the client’s or target
the client/target audience, with audience’s problem been solved?
guidance
× How does this solution improve the client’s or
outlines the impact of the solution on 3-4
the client/target audience TA’s situation?
× To what extent has the design brief been
evidence of impact lacking 1-2 met?
× Are there any possible negative effects this
solution?

Explain Give a details account including reasons or causes.

Outline Give a brief account.

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