CIE IGCSE Design & Technology 0445 Component 2 Project Master Coursework Walkthrough Guide

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Cambridge IGCSE D&T Component 2 is the project-based coursework – 100 marks, 50% of IGCSE. This guide, updated May 2026, transforms how students approach every section of the portfolio, from investigation to final evaluation.

What’s inside (43 pages):

Full mark scheme decoded for every criterion – 1a(i) problem identification (6 marks), 1b(ii) measurable specification with CSE factors (4 marks – CRITICAL), 2a(ii) range of design ideas (5 marks), 2b(iii) modelling and testing (4 marks – CRITICAL), 3b(i) making techniques and processes (12 marks – highest value), 4(ii) critical evaluation with justified further development (8 marks – CRITICAL). Each criterion explained in plain language with what examiners reward at each level.

Mark priority heatmap – where marks are easiest to gain and where candidates most commonly drop marks at moderation (specification measurability, idea variety, modelling evidence, making process photos, critical evaluation).

Model portfolio extracts – top-band responses for design brief and specification, evaluation of design ideas, and final evaluation with examiner commentary explaining exactly what earns marks.

AI use policy guide – what AI can and cannot be used for, how to reference it correctly, and what constitutes academic integrity breach.

Common moderation pitfalls – the most frequent reasons marks are adjusted downward (unmeasurable spec points, ideas that are variations of same concept, missing PPE in photos, positive-only evaluation, vague improvement proposals). How to avoid every single one.

20-week project timeline – week-by-week schedule from problem identification to final submission. Strategic advice: Week 12 (planning complete) is the most critical deadline – never start making without a plan.

Pre-submission checklist – every criterion in one place. Verify before submission.

Grade boundaries – A* = 90–100 marks, A = 80–89, B = 65–79.

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