Summer Examinations

Pearson Edexcel

1DT0/F

Design Technology - Component 1 (Core and Timbers)

All students have the option to purchase a revision guide, which will aid them in the creation of revision resources. Students are encouraged to focus on individual topics during each revision session and ensure their revision is active. This means creating revision resources such as mind maps and flash cards.

Students are encouraged to focus on the two main topics - Core (general knowledge of Design and Technology) and Timbers. It would be advisable for students to use each revision session for a different topic and to firstly complete the relevant end of chapter review exercise (strengths and challenges) from their text book.

This will allow them to identify areas more clearly for further work which they can then use the revision guide and suggested websites to revise.

In addition, students are set exam style question through “Show My Homework”. Students are given page numbers of their text book that might be helpful for them alongside each task

Exam Preparation

Students are encouraged to focus on the two main topics - Core (general knowledge of Design and Technology) and Timbers. It would be advisable for students to use each revision session for a different topic and to firstly complete the relevant end of chapter review exercise (strengths and challenges) from their text book. This will allow them to more clearly identify areas for further work which they can then use the revision guide and suggested websites to revise. Students are welcome to suggest topic areas for us to work during the Friday night support sessions. Students could re-do the review tests from their blue folders for further practice.

In addition, students are set exam styled question through “Show My Homework”. Students are given page numbers of their text book that might be helpful for them alongside each task.

Additional Support Sessions

The department will be running additional support sessions on Friday evenings at 3.00pm until 5pm.