Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2008 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 1
0445/11/O/N/08 · 50 marks · ≈56 min
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Question paper, page 1
[Turn over *6824193015* 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 October/November 2008 1 hour 15 minutes Candidates answer on the pre-printed A3 Answer Sheets. Additional Materials: Standard drawing equipment 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 and an Insert. [Turn over IB08 11_0445_01/2RP © UCLES 2008 www.XtremePapers.com
Question paper, page 2
2 0445/01/O/N/08 © UCLES 2008 Answer one question only on the A3 pre-printed answer sheets provided. 1 Barbecuing in the garden is very popular but there is often nowhere to place tools and other items. A unit that could hold the cooking tools and equipment shown and be stored indoors when not in use, would be very useful. The unit should include a space to take a plate and a glass while cooking is in progress. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a unit that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Draw two different fi ttings that can be used to hold items in storage devices. [4] (c) Develop and sketch ideas for the 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 a method used to manufacture one part of your solution in the school workshop. [6]
Question paper, page 3
3 0445/01/O/N/08 © UCLES 2008 [Turn over 2 Small children always enjoy opening cards when it is their birthday. Design a birthday card for a fi ve year old child that includes a moving feature. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a card that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Draw two types of mechanism that could be used to create movement on card or paper. [4] (c) Develop and sketch ideas for the birthday card. [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 two methods that could be used to apply colour to the card. [4] (g) Outline the method of producing a prototype birthday card in the school graphics studio. [6]
Question paper, page 4
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/O/N/08 © UCLES 2008 3 One of the most frequently recycled products is the standard metal drinks can similar to the one shown below. 170 65 The Design and Technology department at your school has been asked to produce a collection system that uses movement, light or sound to show when a student deposits a drinks can. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a collection system that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to describe two devices that could be used to sense that a can has been deposited. [4] (c) Develop and sketch your ideas for the collection system. [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 October/November 2008 question paper 0445 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/01 Paper 1 (Common Core), 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 October/November 2008 question papers for most IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses. www.XtremePapers.com
Mark scheme, page 2
Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2008 0445 01 © UCLES 2008 1 (a) Accept any four suitable points – stable in use, easy to move, tools held securely, correct height, matches kept dry, etc. 1 × 4 [4] (b) Accept drawings of any two fittings – spring clips, drawers, rubber straps, dowels, cup hooks, ‘slot’ fittings, etc. 2 × 2 [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 clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading/colour/annotation, etc. high quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 0–2 3–4 5–6 Suitability simplistic designs showing outlines only rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, detailed construction 0–2 3–4 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 good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail high standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 additional detail dimensions – 2 Construction details a simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation all constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 1 2–3 4 2 0–2 3–4 5–6 [12] (f) Suitable specific materials stated. At least two 2 Appropriate reasons for choice. At least two 2 [4] (g) Suitable method stated. Detailed description of process, including: processes and tools. 1 3 2 [6] [Total: 50]
Mark scheme, page 3
Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2008 0445 01 © UCLES 2008 2 (a) Accept any four suitable points – colourful, number 5, movement when opened, appeals to young child, does not frighten, etc. 1 × 4 [4] (b) Accept drawings of any two card friendly mechanisms – cams, levers, cranks, rubber bands, discs, etc. 2 × 2 [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 clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading/colour/annotation, etc. high quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 0–2 3–4 5–6 Suitability simplistic designs showing outlines only rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, detailed construction 0–2 3–4 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 good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail high standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 additional detail dimensions – 2 Construction details a simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation all constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 1 2–3 4 2 0–2 3–4 5–6 [12] (f) Any two suitable methods given – coloured film, coloured card, lay on colours, printed colour, etc. 2 × 2 [4] (g) Suitable method stated. Detailed description of process, including: processes and tools. 1 3 2 [6] [Total: 50]
Mark scheme, page 4
Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2008 0445 01 © UCLES 2008 3 (a) Accept any four suitable points – attracts attention, easy to clean, stable in use, no injury to users, easy to empty, etc. 1 × 4 [4] (b) Accept any two suitable methods – light sensor, pressure pad, trap door, lever movement, flap, etc. 2 × 2 [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 clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading/colour/annotation, etc. high quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 0–2 3–4 5–6 Suitability simplistic designs showing outlines only rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, detailed construction 0–2 3–4 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 good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail high standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 additional detail dimensions – 2 Construction details a simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation all constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 1 2–3 4 2 0–2 3–4 5–6 [12] (f) Suitable specific materials stated. At least two 2 Appropriate reasons for choice. At least two 2 [4] (g) Suitable method stated. Detailed description of process, including: processes and tools. 1 3 2 [6] [Total: 50]
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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2008 Oct/Nov, Paper 1 · Variant 1. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.