Resistant Materials
· Resistant Materials Technology GCSE exam in 2018 Specification code: 4560 - AQA
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Summer - Year 11
Pupils practice exam questions and revise for exams |
How is the course assessed
Teacher assesses the final project in March and the moderator assess the work in May
A mixture of short answer and extended response questions.
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How can you support your child at home
Encourage them to participate in any DIY tasks to help boost their skill level and to consolidate learning. Help them to investigate the way general household products/furniture is joined together. Watch design/recycling/craft programs on TV, as this will give a wider understanding of processes and materials used in ‘real’ products and the aesthetics of a good design |
Help them to evaluate their own ideas and products by encouraging them to comment on the good points and weaknesses in products around the home and ask them about what improvements they could make