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Cambridge International A & AS Level Design and Technology Syllabus code 9705 For examination in November 2013
Contents
Cambridge International A & AS Level Design and Technology Syllabus code 9705
1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 2
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Why choose Cambridge? Why choose Cambridge International A & AS Level Design and Technology? Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) How can I find out more?
2. Assessment at a glance .................................................................. 5 3. Syllabus aims and objectives ........................................................... 7
3.1 Aims 3.2 Scheme of assessment 3.3 Assessment objectives and their weighting in the exam papers
4. Curriculum content ........................................................................ 11
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Part 1 – Core content Part 2 – Product design Part 2 – Practical technology Part 2 – Graphic products
5. Coursework ................................................................................... 23
5.1 Coursework assessment 5.2 Coursework assessment criteria 5.3 Coursework assessment summary form
6. Additional information.................................................................... 31
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Guided learning hours Recommended prior learning Progression Component codes Grading and reporting Resources
Cambridge International A & AS Level Design and Technology 9705. Examination in November 2013. © UCLES 2010
1. Introduction
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications. Around 1.5 million students from 150 countries enter Cambridge examinations every year. What makes educators around the world choose Cambridge?
Recognition
A Cambridge International A or AS Level is