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GCSE Resistant Materials
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Resistant Materials looks at the design and manufacture of products from wood, metal and plastics. In Year Ten students can expect to complete a number of projects where they design and make products using these materails.
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Assessment
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60% Controlled Assessment
40% Examination
Examination of 2 hours duration based on a Materials theme eg furniture
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Controlled Assessment
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Controlled Assessment starts June of Year 10, ends March of Year 11.
Students design and make a product in the workshop.
Work is workshop based but some work is completed at home.
A 25 page A3 folder is produced of design work to accompany the final piece of practical work.
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Topics and Themes taught
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The course aims to deliver theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the shaping, forming, joining and finishing of wood, metal and plastics.
Throughout the course students will manufacture various products. Design drawing and technical drawings are also covered in detail in the project work.
How products are manufactured in an industrial setting is a key element of this GCSE.
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Teaching styles and Learning methods employed
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Students learn by practical examples and are given opportunities to practice the skills covered as they complete a number of projects.
Drawing skills are also developed. Students will eventually be able to design, plan and make their own design in the coursework project.
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Continuity and progression
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The course builds on KS3 experience in the Design Technology Department
GCSE Resistant Materials could lead to studying GCE Product Design at A level.
It could also lead to a college course or practical work/Apprenticeship.
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Contact teacher
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Mr M Macdonald
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