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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2018 theme "Fantasy Paper Toy Characters" set of three papers
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2018 theme "Fantasy Paper Toy Characters" set of three papers

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These three section A practice papers will give your students exposure to possible AQA section A design questions on the theme “Fantasy Paper Toy Characters”. The papers are designed to allow students practice the types of design questions which often appear in the section A part of the AQA GCSE Graphic Products Exam. Paper 1 - 3D character paper model Paper 2 - kinetic 2D paper character with mechanisms Paper 3 - Finger Puppet and free standing theatre Each resource comes with a markscheme, exemplar student work and teacher’s notes explaining how to approach and prepare students for the papers. The author of this resource is a TES recommended author, is published by Harper Collins (CIE Design and technology book) and is a senior IB examiner.
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2017 (2 of 3): Self-assembly decoration for a special event
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2017 (2 of 3): Self-assembly decoration for a special event

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This is the second of three papers for students to practise the exam theme for the 2017 exam paper: 'Self-assembly decoration for a special event'. Students are asked to design a free-standing glue free self-assembly decoration for a school prom. The students are given design criteria and asked to develop two different designs on the theme. They are then asked to consider a print finish and then finally use grid paper to draw and dimension the pieces accurately. There is also an evaluation. The paper includes a markscheme. The paper is written and formatted in the typical style for this type of question by AQA.
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2017 (1 of 3): Self-assembly decoration for a special event
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2017 (1 of 3): Self-assembly decoration for a special event

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This is the first of three papers for students to practise the exam theme for the 2017 exam paper: 'Self-assembly decoration for a special event'. Students are given a moodboard on the theme of Chinese New Year and are required to develop a design for a self-assembly decoration for this event. Students also gain practise in presenting sequential instructions for assembly, and also a final presentation drawing. A typical evaluation question is included and the students are also tested on their understanding of social, moral, environmental and sustainability issues. The paper includes a markscheme. The paper is written and formatted in the typical style for this type of question by AQA.
AQA Graphic Products Materials Revision
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AQA Graphic Products Materials Revision

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Materials is an important aspect in the Graphic Products exam, but one which students often fail to answer properly. This resource explains the different types of graphic materials and prompts students to consider properties in a design context. The resource explains which materials are acceptable or not in the context of the exams and markschemes from AQA. Finally, students are required to consider the environmental issues surrounding different types of materials.
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2018 theme "Fantasy Paper Toy Characters" (2 of 3)
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2018 theme "Fantasy Paper Toy Characters" (2 of 3)

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This is the second of three papers for students to practice the exam theme for the 2018 exam paper: ‘Fantasy paper toy characters’. Students are asked to study some linkage mechanisms and asked to develop ideas for a kinetic fantasy toy based on a pirate theme. They are then asked to design a leaflet with instructions for assembly by a child. The paper is written and formatted in the typical style for this type of question by AQA and comes with markscheme, student exemplar answers and teacher’s notes. The author of this resource is a TES recommended author, is published by Harper Collins (CIE Design and technology book) and is a senior IB examiner.
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2018 theme "Fantasy Paper Toy Characters" (1 of 3)
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2018 theme "Fantasy Paper Toy Characters" (1 of 3)

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This is the first of three papers for students to practice the exam theme for the 2018 exam paper: ‘Fantasy paper toy characters’. Students are asked to develop nets for a 3 dimensional paper toy character and draw these nets onto grid paper. The students are also asked to produce a 3 dimensional presentation drawing and evaluate their design. The paper includes a markscheme, teacher’s notes, cover sheet and student design exemplars. The paper is written and formatted in the typical style for this type of question by AQA. The author of this resource is a TES recommended author, is published by Harper Collins (CIE Design and technology book) and is a senior IB examiner.
AQA Design and Technology mock (new specification 2017) practice exam full paper sections A, B and C
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AQA Design and Technology mock (new specification 2017) practice exam full paper sections A, B and C

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Research suggests that one of the best ways for students to revise for an exam is to engage in past paper practice, the more the better (Roediger et al., 2005). However, with the release of new specifications for exams comes the problem that past papers just don't exist, therefore giving students the opportunity to practice the exam and build confidence going into the exam is limited. This full practice exam paper is designed to cover the content from the core technical principles, the specialist technical principles and the designing and making principles of the AQA GCSE Design and Technology new specification and is out of 100 marks. This significant resource will give students practice in answering questions in exactly the same format that they will face in their real exam. Alternatively, this resource can be used as a mock exam. The exam is split into 3 sections, A, B and C with a markscheme for each. This resource includes a cover sheet in the same style as the AQA exam adding authenticity to the student experience. The author of this resource is a TES recommended author and has been published by Harper Collins (CIS Design and Technology Student book and Teacher guide)
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2018 theme "Fantasy Paper Toy Characters" (3 of 3)
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2018 theme "Fantasy Paper Toy Characters" (3 of 3)

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This is the third of three papers for students to practice the exam theme for the 2018 exam paper: ‘Fantasy paper toy characters’. Students are asked to design a finger puppet which can be attached to a child’s finger without glue. Students are also asked to design a free-standing theatre for a finger-puppet show. The paper is written and formatted in the typical style for this type of question by AQA and comes with markscheme, student exemplar answers and teacher’s notes. The author of this resource is a TES recommended author, is published by Harper Collins (CIE Design and technology book) and is a senior IB examiner.
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2017 examination (set of three papers)
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2017 examination (set of three papers)

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Included are three practice papers for section A of the AQA Graphic Products exam 2016 based on the theme ''Self-assembly decoration for a special event'. The three papers give a broad experience of section A type design questions and related theory questions and will help to build confidence for students going into the exam: Paper 1: Design and develop a hanging decoration for Chinese New Year. Sequential instructions for assembly and final presentation drawing. Paper 2: Design and develop tro ideas for a table decoration for a school prom. Print finishes question and accurate drawing on grid paper. Paper 3: Design and develop two ideas for a large free standing decoration to advertise a school fair. Draw on grid paper the word 'Fair' to be cut out and folded as a display. Additional question on notes and sketches to increase stability. Markschemes are provided for all three papers and can be used for self-assessment or peer-assessment to allow students to gain familiarity with the AQA style of marking. Also included is a cover sheet that can be included in any printed papers. Note: These papers are available separately but are bundled here cheaper.
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2016 examination (1 of 3)
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2016 examination (1 of 3)

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This is the first of three different papers produced as practice for the Graphic Products AQA section A question for the 2016 exam on the theme 'encourage young children to grow their own fruit and vegetables'. Contains questions to design and develop packaging for three plant pots, design a font and a symbol and produce a three-dimensional presentation drawing. Includes an evaluation question and two questions on materials. Paper designed similar to previous AQA papers. Markscheme and cover sheet included. Exemplar answers included for design questions. If you would like all three papers they are available as a set for cheaper. Feedback and comments would be great thanks.
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2016 examination (set of three papers)
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2016 examination (set of three papers)

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Included are three practice papers for section A of the AQA Graphic Products exam 2016 based on the theme 'encouraging young children to grow fruit and vegetables'. The three papers give a broad experience of section A type design questions and related theory questions and will help to build confidence for students going into the exam: Paper 1: Design and develop packaging for three plant pots, design a font and a symbol and produce a three-dimensional presentation drawing. Evaluation. Paper 2: Ergonomics and a design question on packaging for a gardening tool for a young child. Design question on graphics for seed packaging and an assembly question. Evaluation. Paper 3: Draw a development (net) of seed packaging and add text. Design question on designing a flat-packed seed sorter and symbols. Evaluation. Markschemes are provided for all three papers and can be used for self-assessment or peer-assessment to allow students to gain familiarity with the AQA style of marking. Also included is a cover sheet that can be included in any printed papers and exemplar student responses for all design questions. Note: These papers are available separately but are bundled here cheaper. Feedback and comments appreciated.
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2017 (3 of 3): Self-assembly decoration for a special event
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2017 (3 of 3): Self-assembly decoration for a special event

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This is the third of three papers for students to practise the exam theme for the 2017 exam paper: 'Self-assembly decoration for a special event'. Students are asked to design a free-standing self-assembly decoration for a school fair. The students are given design criteria and asked to develop two different designs on the theme. Students then have to draw a part of a display that reads 'School Fair' on a grid. There is also an evaluation. The paper includes a markscheme. The paper is written and formatted in the typical style for this type of question by AQA.
AQA Graphic Products Section A practice 2016 examination (2 of 3)
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AQA Graphic Products Section A practice 2016 examination (2 of 3)

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This is the second of three different papers produced as practice for the Graphic Products AQA section A question for the 2016 exam on the theme 'encourage young children to grow their own fruit and vegetables'. Contains a question on ergonomics followed by a design question on packaging for a gardening tool for a young child. Students are then asked to design graphics for seed packaging and asked to explain how the seed packaging can be attached to their packaging for the tool. There is also a question on commercial printing. Markscheme and cover sheet included Exemplar answers included for design questions. If you would like all three papers they are available as a set for cheaper. Feedback and comments would be great thanks.
AQA Graphic Products exam practice section A
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AQA Graphic Products exam practice section A

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Contained is a resource to give students practice in the section A design question in the exam. The students are asked to design two types of packaging for aftershave. Students are then asked to develop a logo and present a final drawing. A vacuum forming question is also included.
AQA Product Design section A practice 2017 theme "A children's day nursery" (1 of 2)
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AQA Product Design section A practice 2017 theme "A children's day nursery" (1 of 2)

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This is a paper for students to practise the exam theme for the 2017 exam paper: 'A children's day nursery'. Students are asked to explain research methods and asked to design an educational children's toy using criteria given. Students also evaluate their design and an additional question on safety symbols is included. The paper includes a markscheme. The paper is written and formatted in the typical style for this type of question by AQA.
AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2016 examination (3 of 3)
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AQA Graphic Products section A practice 2016 examination (3 of 3)

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This is the third of three different papers produced as practice for the Graphic Products AQA section A question for the 2016 exam on the theme 'encourage young children to grow their own fruit and vegetables'. Contains a question to draw a development (net) of seed packaging and add text. Also a design question on designing a flat-packed seed sorter and symbols. There is an evaluation question. There are also two questions on materials and manufacture. Markscheme and cover sheet included. Exemplar student responses included for design question. If you would like all three papers they are available as a set for cheaper. Feedback and comments would be great thanks.
AQA Product Design section A practice 2017 theme "A children's day nursery" (2 of 2
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AQA Product Design section A practice 2017 theme "A children's day nursery" (2 of 2

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This is a paper for students to practise the exam theme for the 2017 exam paper: 'A children's day nursery'. Students are asked to identify and explain design criteria for a children's product. They are then asked to design a product for a day nursery which promotes healthy eating and complete an evaluation. An additional design question is included on ergonomics. The paper is written and formatted in the typical style for this type of question by AQA.
AQA GCSE Design and Technology (new specification 2017) practice exam paper section C
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AQA GCSE Design and Technology (new specification 2017) practice exam paper section C

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Research suggests that one of the best ways for students to revise for an exam is to engage in past paper practice, the more the better (Roediger et al., 2005). However, with the release of new specifications for exams comes the problem that past papers just don't exist, therefore giving students the opportunity to practice the exam and build confidence going into the exam is limited. This practice exam paper section C is designed to cover the content from the designing and making principles of the AQA GCSE Design and Technology new specification and give students practice in answering questions in exactly the same format that they will face in their real exam. There are short and longer response questions which test students ability to apply their knowledge to design scenarios. This paper is out of 50 marks. This resource includes a markscheme written in the AQA style and a cover sheet in the same style as the AQA exam adding authenticity to the student experience. This question paper is also available cheaper in the whole exam resource which covers sections A, B and C. The author of this resource is a TES recommended author and has been published by Harper Collins (CIS Design and Technology Student book and Teacher guide)
AQA GCSE Design and Technology (new specification 2017) practice exam paper section B
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AQA GCSE Design and Technology (new specification 2017) practice exam paper section B

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Research suggests that one of the best ways for students to revise for an exam is to engage in past paper practice, the more the better (Roediger et al., 2005). However, with the release of new specifications for exams comes the problem that past papers just don't exist, therefore giving students the opportunity to practice the exam and build confidence going into the exam is limited. This practice exam paper section B is designed to cover the content from the specialist technical principles of the AQA GCSE Design and Technology new specification and give students practice in answering questions in exactly the same format that they will face in their real exam. There is a mix of short and longer response questions and is out of 30 marks. This resource includes a markscheme written in the AQA style and a cover sheet in the same style as the AQA exam adding authenticity to the student experience. This question paper is also available cheaper in the whole exam resource which covers sections A, B and C. The author of this resource is a TES recommended author, and has been published by Harper Collins (CIS Design and Technology Student book and Teacher guide)
AQA GCSE Design and Technology (new specification 2017) practice exam paper section A
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AQA GCSE Design and Technology (new specification 2017) practice exam paper section A

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Research suggests that one of the best ways for students to revise for an exam is to engage in past paper practice, the more the better (Roediger et al., 2005). However, with the release of new specifications for exams comes the problem that past papers just don't exist, therefore giving students the opportunity to practice the exam and build confidence going into the exam is limited. This practice exam paper section A is designed to cover the content from the core technical principles of the AQA GCSE Design and Technology new specification and give students practice in answering questions in exactly the same format that they will face in their real exam. There are multiple choice questions followed by some short response questions and is out of 20 marks. This resource includes a markscheme written in the AQA style and a cover sheet in the same style as the AQA exam adding authenticity to the student experience. This question paper is also available cheaper in the whole exam resource which covers sections A, B and C. The author of this resource is a TES recommended author, and has been published by Harper Collins (CIS Design and Technology Student book and Teacher guide)