Design and Technology GCSE NEA Guidance document

This document is designed to support and guide pupils through their Design and Technology (DT) coursework.
While it is tailored to the Edexcel GCSE in Design and Technology, it is also suitable for students following the AQA specification, as both follow a similar structure and approach.

The document outlines the marking criteria along with the available marks, helping students understand exactly what is required. It includes a clear checklist and detailed guidance for each section of the coursework. Colour-coded throughout, the workbook features real student examples, prompts, and additional hints and tips to support progress.

This resource encourages independent learning, allowing pupils to take ownership of their projects while reducing workload for teachers. Many pupils achieve strong outcomes when using this workbook as a structured guide.