Design and Technology GCSE
The new single title Design and Technology GCSE is a significant milestone in the history of the subject.
It is important that Design and Technology teachers fully embrace the spirit of the reform and develop their department’s ability to provide a positive and enhanced experience for their students.
We will provide new information and support for teachers as soon as it becomes available
Take a look at all the specifications from all the Awarding Organisations
- OCR D&T GCSE specification
- AQA D&T GCSE specification
- Eduqas D&T GCSE specification
- Edexcel D&T GCSE specification
Contextual Challenge or (non-examined assessment component)
The new Design and Technology GCSE for first examining in 2019, brings with it a significant change with the requirements of the (contextual challenge) coursework element, now called the non-examined assessment component. The component now accounts for 50% rather than 60% of the overall marks. It is a vital element of the assessment process and one that is understandably causing some anxiety in schools. find out more
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Design and Technology (D&T) is the inspiring, rigorous and practical subject which prepares all young people to live and work in the designed and made world.
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