WJEC Design & Technology Design and Technology Examinations Seminar 2004-2005 15 October 2004 NAAIDT

WJEC Design & Technology WJEC CONTACTS Alison Howells Subject Officer alison.howells@wjec.co.uk 02920 265017 Steve James Admin Support steve.james@wjec.co.uk 02920 265029

WJEC GCSE Design & Technology Focus Areas Six focus areas are available: Food Technology Graphic Products Resistant Materials Technology Systems and Control Technology Textiles Technology Industrial Technology

WJEC GCSE Design & Technology Candidates may follow up to two GCSE Design and Technology specifications in the same examination session. They would need to submit a different project in each focus area and take specialist papers in each focus area. The core paper mark would be carried over to both entries (for the same tier of entry).

WJEC GCSE Design & Technology Permissible Combinations Candidates may take only one GCSE (Short Course) in D&T in any examination session. Candidates may not take a GCSE (Short Course) and a full GCSE in D&T in the same examination session.

WJEC Design & Technology ENTRIES / RESULTS 2003 / 2004

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE Design & Technology entries 2004 % Boys Girls Food Technology 16 25 75 Graphic Products 21 65 35 Resistant Materials 40 83 17 Systems & Control 7 94 6 Textiles Technology 14 5 95 Industrial Tech 0.5 93 7

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE Design & Technology entries 2003 % Boys Girls Food Technology 17 25 75 Graphic Products 21 63 37 Resistant Materials 39 81 19 Systems & Control 8 94 6 Textiles Technology 14 5 95 Industrial Tech 0.5 96 4

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE Design & Technology results 2004 % A*- C A*- G Food Technology 65% 98% Graphic Products 60% 96% Resistant Materials 55% 97% Systems & Control 60% 97% Textiles Technology 70% 98% Industrial Tech 64% 97%

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE Design & Technology results 2003 % A*- C A*- G Food Technology 61% 98% Graphic Products 57% 97% Resistant Materials 51% 97% Systems & Control 58% 97% Textiles Technology 67% 98% Industrial Technology 39% 95%

WJEC Design & Technology Results Comparison 2004/ 2003 * A B C D E F G ’04 6.0 17.8 32.7 60.4 78.4 88.6 94.2 97.9 ’03 5.2 16.0 30.7 57.0 77.0 88.1 94.2 97.3 + + + + + + = +

WJEC Design & Technology Comparison Boys/Girls 2004 / 2003 2004 * A B C G Boys 4.2 13.1 25.8 53.7 96.7 Girls 8.4 24.5 42.5 69.9 98.0 2003 Boys 3.4 11.4 24.1 49.9 96.8 Girls 7.8 22.3 40.0 67.1 98.0

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE – National Issues Gender National D&T figures (all boards) show that at A* - C, girls outperformed boys by 16% (2002) WJEC figures for 2002 show that at A* - C girls outperform boys by 16.6% In 2003 WJEC figure is 17.2% In 2004 WJEC figure is 16.2%

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE D&T results by component Overall results in 2004 were very close to 2003 figures Coursework remains the strongest component for most candidates Around 63% (66% 2002) of candidates gained a mark of 48 or above (Grade C) in the project. Similar figure for 2004 with 49 as the coursework boundary.

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE D&T Coursework The vast majority of candidates restrict their folios to about 25 A3 sides – could be even lower Relevance is a key consideration which should be kept in mind for 2004 as well Many centres encourage relevant use of ICT

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE D&T Coursework ICT appears in the assessment criteria for investigating, designing and communicating & modelling A candidate who does not use any ICT will not be able to achieve 103/103 CAM is to be encouraged and will be credited in the making mark, but it is not mandatory

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE - Issues for the Centre Increased use of a range of ICT applications Specific use of CAD in designing activities Appropriate use of CAM where possible Funding for resources Equal opportunity for all candidates to use new technologies Managing different approaches to design activities Developing innovation Designing with materials not just on paper Presenting work electronically

WJEC Design & Technology GCSE – Issues for WJEC Presenting work for assessment on CD Developing guidelines for electronic portfolios Awarding marks for manufacture of products made almost entirely using CAM Promoting creativity and innovation Rewarding creativity Exemplifying good practice – in particular designing

WJEC Design & Technology AS/A2

WJEC Design & Technology AS /A Level Specifications Available Product Design Food Technology Systems & Control Technology

WJEC Design & Technology AS/A Level Results 2004/2003 AS A B C D E ’04 17.8 42.3 66.8 85.5 94.6 ’03 17.3 39.9 64 82.4 94.4 A2 ‘04 19.2 46.6 74.4 92.0 98.6 ’03 14.6 40.7 68.9 89.9 97.2

WJEC Design & Technology Some questions from delegates…………

WJEC Design & Technology What moderation procedures operate at inter-Board level? Not quite sure what this question is asking – but if it refers to comparability studies it is best directed to the regulatory authorities.

WJEC Design & Technology What steps do ABs take to guarantee comparability between bodies? Representatives from ABs attend conferences led by the Regulatory Authorities

WJEC Design & Technology How do ABs encourage creativity over neat nonsense and formulaic responses? Guidance is provided and illustrated at INSET meetings and conveyed via the Principal moderator’s report.

WJEC Design & Technology Can wall hangings be removed from Textiles technology options? – not really D&T? WHY is it not an acceptable product? No product is exempt as long as centres ensure appropriate research, analysis, design specifications and design development and manufacturing skills.

WJEC Design & Technology Can more focus be made on healthy products in Food Tech? – e.g remove unhealthy cakes. Again, no product is prohibited but teachers are advised to guide candidates to address the nutritional values of food materials as well as aesthetic and functional properties- higher marks can only be achieved when candidates demonstrate depth of knowledge.

WJEC Design & Technology What is the most productive type of annotation – e.g. post-its? ‘Post –its’ are an effective way of communicating how marks have been awarded. Individual candidate assessment sheets have sufficient space for teacher annotation.

WJEC Design & Technology What changes will take place in the exam and coursework in light of the 14-19 Reform? ABs have not yet been given any clear guidelines.

WJEC Design & Technology Could Boards sort out and clarify the difference between ‘criteria’, ‘design specification’ and product specification? This question is difficult to answer – each of the terms needs to be put into context. A ‘Glossary of Terms’ is available for candidates.

WJEC Design & Technology What steps are being taken to consult with NAAIDT and DATA to improve assessment methods at KS4? When is the current system due for revision? At present we have not received any guidance from the Regulatory Authority on the future timescale for revision of specifications

WJEC Design & Technology Will the developing syllabuses reflect computer-led approach of developing technology? Our specifications already address the need for ICT and CAD/CAM to play a prominent role in the coursework project and candidates are penalised if there is a total absence of such technologies. New specifications will inevitably to create further opportunities.

WJEC Design & Technology More clarification on: getting A* grades in food tech; number of food practicals? Guidance is offered at INSET; It is not the number of practicals that is important, rather the relevance of each which leads to a genuine design evolution.

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