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    Mid A Level Mocks

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    Exam

     

     

    Paper 1 - Technical Principles (2 hours)

     

    Paper 2 - Designing Principles (1 hour)

     

     

    Topics

    Paper 1 - Technical principles

     

    1.1  Materials and their applications p.4-18

    1.2  Performance characteristics of materials p.19-38

    1.3  Enhancements of materials p.39-45

    1.4  Forming, redistribution and addition processes p.46-84

    1.5  The use of finishes p.85-98

     

    Maths in Design and Technology

    Waste calculations (percentage)

    Histogram

    Angle calculations (trigonometry)

     

    Paper 2 - Designing principles

     

    2.1 Design methods p.190-195

    2.2 Design theory p.196-209

    2.3 Technology and cultural changes p.210-230

     

    Maths in Design and Technology

    Calculation of a straight line

    Areas and volumes of regular shapes

     

    *pages relate to the Hodder A Level D&T textbook

     

    Activities
    1. Read and make notes on chapters in the textbook
    2. Complete end of topic questions in textbook
    3. Watch related video links on Moodle
    4. Draw out manufacturing processes from the technical principles content
    5. Find samples of materials
    6. Link manufacturing processes to products at home
    7. Complete sample papers (found on Moodle)
    8. Watch ‘How It’s Made’ on YouTube/TV

     

     

    Resources