Student Handbook for Design and Technology

John Morrison

Pricing128A5 paperbackJul 00978 1 85749 592 8

• Step-by-step guidance
• Ideal for class and home
• Invaluable support for KS3
• Key preparation for GCSE projects
• Inspection copies available

A new concept in student texts

The process of designing and making can be bewildering for many students, and finding study materials that are accessible and appropriate can be difficult. The Student Handbook for Design and Technology is written specifically for students, using language and structured activities that are accessible to all abilities.

Eases teachers’ workloads

The handbook gives teachers the opportunity to monitor work in progress, write review statements and set targets to improve existing work, or offer guidance for future stages of the project. It also eases the demands of managing a variety of projects, being not only useful as a study guide but as a teaching resource too.

Discounts on class sets

The books are designed specifically for student use and for distribution through schools. Large discounts on class sets as well as free copies on larger orders mean that they can be sold on to students at a cost well below the cover price.

Applicable to all elements

The handbook offers a general strategy for extended project work in all elements of Design and Technology, including resistant materials, food, graphic products, electronics, textiles, systems and control. These projects are split into a series of interim activities and deadlines. This not only promotes good time management, but is an approach which can result in significant improvement in pupil attainment.

Contents

Introduction

How you will be assessed

Managing your time

What is evaluation?

Designing and making your project

• Task 1: Making a start - What should I design and make?
• Task 2: The design brief
• Task 3: Collecting and analysing research material
• Task 4: Producing a design specification
• Task 5: Design ideas - Your first thoughts
• Task 6: Developing your ideas and adding more detail
• Task 7: Planning and preparing for making
• Task 8: Making your chosen product
• Task 9: Testing and evaluating your work

Useful Web sites

Glossary