OCR A-Level Design and Technology Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free OCR A-Level Design and Technology (H404/H405/H406) past papers and mark schemes. Product Design, Design Engineering, and Fashion & Textiles endorsements. 80 resources.
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June 2023
7 filesDesign and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in design engineering
Design and Technology – Question Paper – Problem solving in product design resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question Paper – Problem Solving in design engineering resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in fashion and textiles
Design and Technology – Question Paper – Problem solving in fashion and textiles resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in product design
Design and Technology – Mark scheme – Problem solving in product design
June 2022
6 filesDesign and Technology – Question Paper – Problem solving in product design resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question Paper – Problem Solving in design engineering resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in fashion and textiles
Design and Technology – Question Paper – Problem solving in fashion and textiles resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in product design
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in design engineering
November 2021
6 filesDesign and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in product design resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in design engineering resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in fashion and textiles
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in fashion and textiles – Resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in product design
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in design engineering
November 2020
4 filesDesign and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in design engineering resource booklet
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in product design
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in design engineering
Design and Technology – Question paper – Problem solving in product design resource booklet
Three Endorsements, One Design Philosophy: OCR's Specialist D&T Pathways
Exam Paper Structure
Principles
Problem Solving
Iterative Design Project
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | H404/H405/H406 |
| Qualification | A-Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E |
| Assessment Type | 2 written papers + 1 NEA (iterative design project) |
| Number Of Papers | 2 exams + 1 NEA |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1: 1h 30m. Paper 2: 1h 45m |
| Total Marks | 300 (80 + 70 + 150) |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed in both papers |
| Available Sessions | June 2018 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 80 |
Key Topics in Design and Technology
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Explain | Give technical reasons for a design decision, material choice, or manufacturing process |
| Analyse | Examine a design context, product, or system to identify its key features and relationships |
| Evaluate | Assess the effectiveness of a design solution, material, or process against specific criteria |
| Design | Produce a design proposal with annotated sketches showing materials, dimensions, and construction |
| Calculate | Work out a technical value (stress, ratio, resistance) showing formulae and working |
| Justify | Give well-reasoned technical arguments for a design decision or material selection |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 80–92% |
| A | 68–79% |
| B | 58–67% |
| C | 48–57% |
| D | 38–47% |
| E | 28–37% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across two papers and NEA (300 total marks). Actual boundaries vary — check OCR's website.
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