Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2008 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 1

0445/11/M/J/08 · 50 marks · ≈56 min

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Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 2008 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 1 question paper, page 1 of 4
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[Turn over *4495563052* READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, candidate number and name in the spaces on both printed Answer Sheets. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fl uid. Answer one question. Write/draw your answers in the spaces provided on the Answer Sheets. You may use a calculator. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/01 Paper 1 Design May/June 2008 1 hour 15 minutes Candidates answer on the pre-printed A3 Answer Sheets. Additional Materials: Standard drawing equipment A3 pre-printed Answer Sheets (2) To be taken together with the optional paper for which you have been entered in one session of 2 hours and 15 minutes. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certifi cate of Secondary Education This document consists of 4 printed A4 pages. [Turn over IB08 06_0445_01/RP © UCLES 2008 www.XtremePapers.com

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2 0445/01/M/J/08 © UCLES 2008 Answer one question only on the A3 pre-printed answer sheets provided. 1 Many people do simple repair work in the home for which a small range of tools is required. A device to store and carry the tools shown above would be very helpful. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a device that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Draw two ways in which handles could be included on carrying devices. [4] (c) Develop and sketch ideas for the storage and carrying device. [12] (d) Evaluate your ideas and justify why you have chosen one idea to develop more fully. [8] (e) Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to your problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest suitable materials for your solution and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline a method used to manufacture one part of your solution in the school workshop. [6]

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3 0445/01/M/J/08 © UCLES 2008 [Turn over 2 Students are being encouraged to recycle drinks cans whenever possible. 170 65 You have been asked to design a lightweight folding collection unit, to be distributed to all schools, that would encourage students to recycle their cans. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a unit that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two methods by which fl exible joints can be used on card products. [4] (c) Develop and sketch ideas for the recycling unit. [12] (d) Evaluate your ideas and justify why you have chosen one idea to develop more fully. [8] (e) Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to your problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest suitable materials for your solution and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline the method of producing a prototype of the recycling unit in the school graphics studio. [6]

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4 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. 0445/01/M/J/08 © UCLES 2008 3 It is often diffi cult to fi nd somewhere to hang out washing when camping. Design a portable free-standing clothes-drying device that could be used when camping. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a drying device that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Draw any two temporary joining methods for wood, plastic or metal. [4] (c) Develop and sketch ideas for the drying device. [12] (d) Evaluate your ideas and justify why you have chosen one idea to develop more fully. [8] (e) Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to your problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest suitable materials for your solution and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline a method used to manufacture one part of your solution in the school workshop. [6]

Mark scheme, page 1

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2008 question paper 0445 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/01 Paper 1 (Design), maximum raw mark 50 This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began. All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the examination. • CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes. CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2008 question papers for most IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses. www.XtremePapers.com

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Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – May/June 2008 0445 01 © UCLES 2008 1 (a) Accept any four suitable points – tools accessible, lightweight, easy to move, comfortable to carry, easy to store, etc. No repeats of question. 1x4 [4] (b) Accept drawings of any two appropriate handles – holes, slots, additions, ledges, fixtures, etc. 2x2 [4] (c) Any suitable ideas. At least three different ideas for maximum marks. Pro rata if fewer. Communication Simple drawings displaying a low standard or limited range of techniques 0–2 Clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading/colour/annotation etc. 3–4 High quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 5–6 Suitability Simplistic designs showing outlines only 0–2 Rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work 3–4 Accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, detailed construction 5–6 [12] (d) Evaluation of each of the ideas. At least 3 evaluations up to 2 marks each 0–6 Selection and justification. (1+1) 2 [8] (e) Quality of drawing Poor line quality, proportions, little detail 1 Good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail 2–3 High standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail 4 Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 Additional detail dimensions – 2 2 Construction details A simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used 0–2 Most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation 3–4 All constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 5–6 [12] (f) Suitable materials stated. 2 Appropriate reasons for choice. 2 [4] (g) Suitable method stated. 1 Detailed description of process, including: processes 3 and tools. 2 [6] [Total: 50}

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Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – May/June 2008 0445 01 © UCLES 2008 2 (a) Accept any four suitable points – stable when opened, easy to assemble, hygienic, easy to transport, attract attention, etc. No repeats of question. 1x4 [4] (b) Accept drawings of any two flexible methods – scored card, tape, plastic hinges, slots/tabs, etc. 2x2 [4] (c) Any suitable ideas. At least three different ideas for maximum marks. Pro rata if fewer. Communication Simple drawings displaying a low standard or limited range of techniques 0–2 Clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading/colour/annotation etc. 3–4 High quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 5–6 Suitability Simplistic designs showing outlines only 0–2 Rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work 3–4 Accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, detailed construction 5–6 [12] (d) Evaluation of each of the ideas. At least 3 evaluations up to 2 marks each 0–6 Selection and justification. (1+1) 2 [8] (e) Quality of drawing Poor line quality, proportions, little detail 1 Good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail 2–3 High standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail 4 Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 Additional detail dimensions – 2 2 Construction details A simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used 0–2 Most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation 3–4 All constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 5–6 [12] (f) Suitable materials stated. 2 Appropriate reasons for choice. 2 [4] (g) Suitable method stated. 1 Detailed description of process, including: processes 3 and tools. 2 [6] [Total: 50]

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Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – May/June 2008 0445 01 © UCLES 2008 3 (a) Accept any four suitable points – lightweight, easy to erect, easy to transport, doesn’t damage clothes, correct height, etc. No repeats of question. 1x4 [4] (b) Accept any two suitable temporary joining methods – bolts/nuts, slot-in, screws, push together, KD fittings, etc. 2x2 [4] (c) Any suitable ideas. At least three different ideas for maximum marks. Pro rata if fewer. Communication Simple drawings displaying a low standard or limited range of techniques 0–2 Clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading/colour/annotation etc. 3–4 High quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 5–6 Suitability Simplistic designs showing outlines only 0–2 Rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work 3–4 Accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, detailed construction 5–6 [12] (d) Evaluation of each of the ideas. At least 3 evaluations up to 2 marks each 0–6 Selection and justification. (1+1) 2 [8] (e) Quality of drawing Poor line quality, proportions, little detail 1 Good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail 2–3 High standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail 4 Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 Additional detail dimensions – 2 2 Construction details A simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used 0–2 Most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation 3–4 All constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 5–6 [12] (f) Suitable materials stated. 2 Appropriate reasons for choice. 2 [4] (g) Suitable method stated. 1 Detailed description of process, including: processes 3 and tools. 2 [6] [Total: 50]

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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2008 May/June, Paper 1 · Variant 1. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.

A30/50
C22/50
E13/50
F10/50