KS3 and GCSE DT Assessment for Learning Packs

Prepares KS3 students for success at GCSE by extrapolating the requirements of GCSE DT

for use with the 2013/14 National Curriculum and 2017/19 GCSE (9–1) AQA assessment criteria

Boost student attainment with these packs of targeted, structured and ready-made AfL sheets for KS3 and GCSE (9–1) AQA Design and Technology – perfect for self, peer and teacher assessment.

Supports students to achieve the grades they want in the GCSE (9–1) AQA NEA

Benefits for students:

  • Develops a better understanding of the assessment criteria
  • Encourages active and independent learning – students take ownership!
  • Prepares students with key skills for future assessments, employment and life!

Benefits for teachers:

  • Perfect for predicting levels, Ofsted observations and parents’ evening
  • Saves planning and preparation time
  • Enables focused and consistent feedback, pinpointing areas of weakness
Ideal for training staff new to the AfL approach and giving your department a benchmark levelling guide

Includes:

  • Detailed guidelines on how to implement AfL into DT lessons
  • For KS3:
    • Supportive worksheets with assessment tables cover each stage of the design process
    • Presented in a variety of formats, so there’s always an appropriate worksheet for the task and approach taken
    • Plus! Product analysis and specification help sheets and SCARED cards for idea generation
  • For GCSE:
    • Assessment tables cover each stage of the GCSE (9–1) AQA NEA assessment criteria
    • Provided in A4 sheet format to support individual tasks, and as an A5 booklet to support the whole NEA project

What do teachers say about this resource? (10514, 10515)

Really useful... I like the link between KS3 and KS4... I particularly like the linking of GCSE grades to the different statements of what they have done/or need to do. I also like the step by step manufacturing plan layouts.

V Steel, 2ic Design technology & Peer Reviewer