ASSESSMENT
An example of A2 assessment
The following are extracts from an SDA student folder taken from the
pilot phase. Each extract relates to one of the assessment criteria
and shows how the student has fulfilled the criteria.
| F2 |
“All products have an effect on the environment
from the moment the raw material is extracted to the final disposal
at the end of its life. ”
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“Health and safety is one of the major social concerns
when designing a new product. For example, really sharp parts,
and the risk of suffocation. ”
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| F3 |
“The production and use of a product could have an effect
on local people and their culture. I will need to look at ways
in which the effect can be positive and to ensure that no person’s
life is disadvantaged from making a new product. ”
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| A1 |
“This product is tough enough for use off-road as well
as using a water-repellent material. ”
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| D2 |
“The source from which the material comes could have major
environmental impact. For example, synthetic fibres derived from
oil, which is a finite source. Cotton fibres are derived from plants
but have major concerns in the growth, due to the use of fertilisers
and pesticides, which cause problems, especially when they run
into nearby streams and rivers. ”
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| T1 |
“I avoided using components that would wear out or break
before the bag had lost its usefulness. ”
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“I tried to ensure that different parts of the bag were
not sewn in such a way that it would be hard to repair or replace
parts. ”
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| T2 |
“I realised that it is not easy to carry the bag by hand,
and so it would be a good idea to add a handle to the top of the
bag. ”
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If you would like any further help with assessment of students’ work,
SDA partners would be happy to give advice. Contact either Ian Capewell
or Ann Macgarry, whose contacts are given in the “Contacts” section.
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