WJEC AS/A Level D&T Product Design Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level D&T Product Design past papers & mark schemes. Written papers 1 and 2 covering design principles and practice. 19 resources.
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Summer 2023
4 filesAS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 3: Written: Written Paper 2 – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 1: Written: Written Paper 1 – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 3: Written: Written Paper 2 – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 1: Written: Written Paper 1 – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
4 filesAS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 1: Written: Written Paper 1 – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 3: Written: Written Paper 2 – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 3: Written: Written Paper 2 – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 1: Written: Written Paper 1 – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
4 filesAS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 3: Written: Written Paper 2 – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 1: Written: Written Paper 1 – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 3: Written: Written Paper 2 – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level D&T (Product Design) – Unit 1: Written: Written Paper 1 – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
Designing with Purpose: Written Assessment in WJEC D&T Product Design
Exam Paper Structure
Written Paper 1
Design-and-Make Project (AS)
Written Paper 2
Design-and-Make Project (A2)
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | Eduqas (WJEC) D&T: Product Design |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams + 2 NEA design-and-make projects |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 4 units (2 examined + 2 NEA) |
| Exam Duration | Unit 1: 1 hr 30 min; Unit 3: 1 hr 30 min |
| Total Marks | Varies by component |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 19 |
Key Topics in D&T: Product Design
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | Give an account of a process, material, or design feature |
| Explain | Give reasons for a design decision or material selection |
| Evaluate | Assess the suitability of a material, process, or design solution |
| Analyse | Examine the relationship between form, function, and user need |
| Justify | Give supported reasons for choosing a specific approach |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 78–88% |
| A | 68–77% |
| B | 57–67% |
| C | 46–56% |
| D | 35–45% |
| E | 24–34% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries across all four units. Boundaries vary by session.
Materials Knowledge and Design Analysis for WJEC D&T Product Design
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