AQA Marking Grades 2002/3

Designing Skills

1. Research
G		Gather minimum research material.
F		Used more than one source to gather research material.
E		Used a limited number of sources to gather research information.
D		Used several appropriate sources to gather relevant research information.
C		Used a variety of appropriate sources to gather and order relevant research information.
B		Produced a well ordered and relevant range of appropriate research information.
A		Used a wide variety of appropriate sources to gather relevant research information.

2. Analysis
G		Provided little evidence of analysis of task or reserch.
F		Made a limited attempt to analyse the task and research material.
E		Made a superficial analysis of the task and most research material.
D		Made a simple analysis of the task and all research material.
C		Analysed the task and research material.
B		Thoroughly analysed the task and research material.
A		Analysed the task and research material logically, thoroughly and effectively.

3. Specification
G		Produce a simple specification.
F		Produce a generalised specification.
E		Produce a specification which reflects the most obvious features of the analysis.
D		Produce a specification which reflects most of the analysis.
C		Produce a specification which reflects the analysis.
B		Produce a detailed specification closely reflecting the analysis.
A		Produce a detailed specification which focuses closely on the analysis.

4. Generation of Ideas
G
F		Produced at least two proposals which satisfy parts of the specification.
E		Produced some proposals which satisfy most of the specification.
D		Produced several proposals which satisfy the specification.
C		Produced a range of proposals which satisfy the specification.
B		Produced a wide range of proposals which satisfy the specification.
A		Produced a wide range of distinct proposals which satisfy the specification.

5. Development of Solution
G		Produced a solution.
F		Used a proposal to produce the outcome (solution) with little development.
E		Used their proposals and relevant knowledge to produce a solution which satisfies most of the specification.
D		Used their proposals and relevant knowledge to develop a solution which satisfies the specification.
C		Used their proposals and relevant knowledge to develop a detailed design solution which satisfies the specification.
B		Used their proposals and relevant knowledge of techniques, manufacturing and working characteristics of materials to develop a detailed design solution.
A		Used one or more of their proposals and relevant knowledge of techniques, manufacturing and working characteristics to develop a detailed and coherent design solution.

6. Planning of Making
G		Demonstrated negligible forward planning.
F		Demonstrated little forward planning.
E		Demonstrated some forward planning.
D		Planned sequence of making activities.
C		Planned a largely correct and workable sequence of main making activities.
B		Planned the correct sequence of making activities.
A		Produced a correct sequence of activities which shows where, why and how practical production decisions were made.

Time. Order. Organisation. Materials. Working space. Equipment. Recording sheets.

7. Evaluation, Testing, Modification
G		Attempted a superficial evaluation of the outcome of their work.
F		Superficially tested and evaluated their work against original intentions.
E		Tested and evaluated some aspects of their work.
D		Tested and evaluated most aspects of their work and made some appropriate modifications.
C		Tested, evaluated and modified their work throughout the process as appropriate.
B		Tested and evaluated and modified their work throughout the process as appropriate.
A		Tested, objectively evaluated and effectively modified their work throughout the process as appropriate.

8. Graphical Communication and use of IT
G		Demonstrated very limited communication, graphical and IT skills.
F		Demonstrated limited communication, graphical and IT skills.
E		Used some appropriate communication, graphical and IT skills to convey design ideas.
D		Used appropriate communication, graphical and IT skills to convey design ideas.
C		Used a range of communication, graphical and IT skills sufficient to convey ideas to themselves and others.
B		Used an appropriate range of communication, graphical and IT skills sufficient to convey ideas to themselves and others effectively.
A		Selected and skillfully used a wide range of communication, graphical and IT skills which have helped to clarify their thinking and are sufficient to convey ideas to themselves and others effectively and precisely.

9. Industrial Practices and System Control
G		Provided little or no evidence of having considered industrial practices and systems and control.
F		Provided limited evidence of having considered industrial practices and systems and control.
E		Provided limited evidence of having considered industrial practices and systems and control.
D		Provided limited evidence of having considered relevant industrial practices and systems and control.
C		Provided evidence of having considered relevant issues, industrial practices and systems and control.
B		Provided evidence of having considered relevant industrial practices and systems and control.
A		Provided evidence that they have considered and taken into account relevant issues, industrial practices and systems and control.

Making Skills

1. Correction of Errors
G
F
E		Corrected working errors where necessary.
D		Appropriately corrected working errors.
C		Recognised the need for and justified any changes or adaptations.
B		Recorded and justified the need for any changes or adaptations.
A		Recorded and justified the need for any changes or adaptations.

Timing, Measurements, Order, Quantities, Consistencies, Processes, Flavours, Shape,
Size, Temperature.

2. Use of Equipment
G		Used materials, components and equipment safely under close supervision. (references to use of CAM if required)
F		Used materials, components and equipment correctly and safely.(including CAM if appropriate)
E		Used materials, components and equipment and processes correctly and safely. (including CAM if appropriate)
D		Used appropriate materials, components, equipment and processes (including CAM) correctly and safely.
C		Used appropriate materials, components, tools, equipment and processes (including correctly and safely.
B		Used appropriate materials, components, tools, equipment and processes (including CAM) skillfully, correctly and safely.
A		Used appropriate materials, components, tools, equipment and processes (including CAM) consistently correctly, skillfully and safely.

Type used, Reason for use, Application of Safety.

3. Production of Outcome
G		Produced an undemanding or incomplete outcome.
F		Produced a largely complete but undemanding outcome
E		Produced a largely complete and largely effective outcome.
D		Produced an effective and largely complete outcome.
C		Produced a complete, effective and well-assembled outcome.
B		Made a complete, effective and skillfully-produced outcome.
A		Made a complete product of high quality.

Application safety & hygine, Measurements, Accuracy, Understand of methods,
Understanding of processes, Time control, Temperature control, Use of accurate
proportions, ratios, tolerances, Overall competence, Quality control, Range of
processes & methods, Amount of help given, Type of testing, Use of testing.

4. Accuracy and Finish
G
F		Demonstrated accuracy and finish in some parts of the product.
E		Demonstrated a fair degree of accuracy and finish in the overall product.
D		Demonstrated a reasonable level of accuracy and finish in the product.
C		Demonstrated a level of accuracy and finish in the product which satisfies most of the demands of the design solution.
B		Demonstrated a level of accuracy and finish in the product which satisfies the demands of the design solution.
A		Demonstrated an ability to satisfy accurately and completely all the demands of the design solution.

Quality, Apperance, Shape, Size, Colour, Texture, Flavour, Decoration, Garnish.

5. Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
G		Some evidence of QA and QC.
F		Produced evidence of some QA and QC.
E		Applied QA and QC broadly but superficially.
D		Appied QA and QC broadly.
C		Clearly used QA and QC to control quality in most activities.
B		Provided evidence of QA and QC throughout manufacture.
A		Thoroughly considered QA and QC and applied them consistently and successfully.