Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2013 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 1
0445/11/O/N/13 · 50 marks · ≈56 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 4 printed A4 pages and 2 A3 Inserts. DC (SJF/CGW) 66799/1 © UCLES 2013 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education * 5 8 9 6 9 1 8 0 8 1 * DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/11 Paper 1 Design October/November 2013 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. 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 fluid. 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.
Question paper, page 2
2 0445/11/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 Answer one question only on the A3 pre-printed answer sheets provided. 1 Toys often get left around the room when children have finished playing with them. Design a storage system that would hold a range of toys but also include an interesting feature in its design. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a storage system that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two different types of carcase (box) construction. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three ideas for the storage 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 the problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest suitable specific 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 0445/11/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 [Turn over 2 Simple card models are often printed on packaging used for food products. Design a simple model vehicle that will be printed on an A4 sheet of card ready to be cut out and assembled. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a card model that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two methods of attaching lightweight wheels to a card model. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three ideas for the card model. [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 the problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest suitable specific materials for your solution and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline a method of producing a prototype of your solution in the school graphics studio. [6]
Question paper, page 4
4 0445/11/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 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. 3 Taps can often be difficult to turn on and off. Design a device that could be used to make turning a tap on and off easier. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a device that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two methods that might assist in the function of the device. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three ideas for the 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 the 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
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2013 series 0445 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/11 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, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2013 series for most IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level components and some Ordinary Level components.
Mark scheme, page 2
Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2013 0445 11 © Cambridge International Examinations 2013 1 (a) Accept any four additional suitable points – easy to load/unload, well balanced, hygienic, easy to clean, ergonomic for child, colourful, safe for child, etc. [1 × 4] [4] (b) Accept drawings of any two types of carcase construction – dovetail, rebate, screwed/nailed butt, dowelled, doors/flaps, 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 [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] (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 specific materials stated. [1 + 1] [2] Appropriate reasons for choice. [1 + 1] [2] [4] (g) Suitable method stated. [1] Good detailed description of: processes [3] tools. [2] [6] [50]
Mark scheme, page 3
Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2013 0445 11 © Cambridge International Examinations 2013 2 (a) Accept any four additional suitable points – colourful, attract attention, simple shape rounded corners, easy to cut out, child can fit together, etc. [1 × 4] [4] (b) Accept any two methods of attachment – plastic pegs, bifurcated rivets, plastic/wooden rod, 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 [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] 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 [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 specific materials stated. [1 + 1] [2] Appropriate reasons for choice. [1 + 1] [2] [4] (g) Suitable method stated. [1] Good detailed description of: processes [3] tools. [2] [6] [50]
Mark scheme, page 4
Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2013 0445 11 © Cambridge International Examinations 2013 3 (a) Accept any four additional suitable points – simple to fit, safe shape, hygienic, stays in place, rugged design, fits hand, fits range of taps, etc. [1 × 4] [4] (b) Accept any two methods – increased leverage, larger gripping surface, better shaped grip, mechanisms, 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 [0–2] 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 [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 specific materials stated. [1 + 1] [2] Appropriate reasons for choice. [1 + 1] [2] [4] (g) Suitable method stated. [1] Good detailed description of: processes [3] tools. [2] [6] [50]
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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2013 Oct/Nov, Paper 1 · Variant 1. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.