Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2022 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 1
0445/11/M/J/22 · 50 marks · ≈56 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document has 4 pages. [Turn over DC (RW/CT) 218080 © UCLES 2022 * 7 2 3 4 4 9 5 5 1 6 * Cambridge IGCSE™ DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 0445/11 Paper 1 Product Design May/June 2022 1 hour 15 minutes You must answer on the two pre-printed A3 answer sheets. You will need: Two A3 pre-printed answer sheets (enclosed) Standard drawing equipment Coloured pencils INSTRUCTIONS ● Answer one question. ● Use an HB pencil for any drawings and a black or dark blue pen for any writing. ● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the space on both pre-printed answer sheets. ● Answer in the space provided on the answer sheets. ● Do not use an erasable pen, staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. ● Do not write on any bar codes. ● You may use a calculator. ● You may use standard drawing equipment, including coloured pencils. ● At the end of the examination, hand in your named A3 answer sheets. Do not fasten them together and do not punch holes in the sheets or tie with string. INFORMATION ● The total mark for this paper is 50. ● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. ● All dimensions are in millimetres.
Question paper, page 2
2 0445/11/ M / J /22 © UCLES 2022 Answer one question only on the A3 pre-printed answer sheets provided. 1 Space for storage of personal items can be limited in small bedrooms. Design a wall or floor-mounted unit which will provide storage for personal items. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a wall or floor-mounted unit that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two methods that could be used to make valuable personal items secure from theft in such a wall or floor-mounted unit. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three separate ideas for the wall or floor-mounted unit. [12] (d) Evaluate your three ideas. Choose one idea to develop further and justify your choice. [8] (e) Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to the design problem. Include construction details and important dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest two suitable specific materials for the solution you have drawn in part (e) and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline a method that could be used to manufacture one part of your solution drawn in part (e). Include the names of the tools used. [6]
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3 0445/11/M/J/22 © UCLES 2022 [Turn over 2 Babies sometimes need entertaining when they are awake in their cot. Design, using lightweight materials, an artefact which uses colour and shapes to interest a baby lying in a cot. Your solution must be out of reach from the baby. (a) List four additional points about the function of such an artefact that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two methods that can be used to join lightweight materials. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three separate ideas for the artefact. [12] (d) Evaluate your three ideas. Choose one idea to develop further and justify your choice. [8] (e) Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to the problem. Include construction details and important dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest two suitable specific materials for the solution you have drawn in part (e) and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline a method that could be used to manufacture one part of your solution drawn in part (e). Include the names of the tools used. [6]
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4 0445/11/M/J/22 © UCLES 2022 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. To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge Assessment International Education Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations and is freely available to download at www.cambridgeinternational.org after the live examination series. Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of Cambridge Assessment. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is a department of the University of Cambridge. 3 Young people often complete homework in their bedroom. Design a desk or wall-mounted light which can be adjusted to different positions to suit the young person working at the desk. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a light that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two methods which could be used to allow the position of the light to be adjusted. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three separate ideas for the light. [12] (d) Evaluate your three ideas. Choose one idea to develop further and justify your choice. [8] (e) Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to the problem. Include construction details and important dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest two suitable specific materials for the solution you have drawn in part (e) and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline a method that could be used to manufacture one part of your solution drawn in part (e). Include the names of the tools used. [6]
Mark scheme, page 1
This document consists of 13 printed pages. © UCLES 2022 [Turn over Cambridge IGCSE™ DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/11 Paper 1 Product Design May/June 2022 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 50 Published 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 International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2022 series for most Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre–U components, and some Cambridge O Level components.
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 2 of 13 Generic Marking Principles These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1: Marks must be awarded in line with: the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2: Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3: Marks must be awarded positively: marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do marks are not deducted for errors marks are not deducted for omissions answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4: Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 3 of 13 GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5: Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6: Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 4 of 13 Performance description tables Each question contains some marks which are awarded using the following performance description tables. Part (c) Communication of ideas Suitable designs Mark Performance description Mark Performance description 5–6 Ideas are communicated with precision and clarity through the use of accurate drawings and reasoned annotations linked to most of the requirements. 5–6 Creative solutions which fully meet the requirements. Designs showing most aspects of construction detail. 3–4 Ideas are displayed with some clarity through clear drawings supported by annotations referring to some of the requirements. 3–4 Sensible solutions that mostly meet the requirements. Designs with moderate construction detail. 1–2 Simple drawings and limited annotations show little understanding of the requirements. 1–2 Solutions do not meet many of the requirements. Simplistic designs with little construction detail. 0 No creditable response. 0 No creditable response
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 5 of 13 Part (e) Quality of drawing Construction details Mark Performance description Mark Performance Description 4 High standard of line quality, use of colour and proportions. Appropriate techniques used that show clearly all detail. 5–6 All construction detail clear with good annotations and/or additional detail drawings as necessary. 2–3 Good line quality, use of colour and proportions. Most of the detail presented. 3–4 Most construction may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation. 1 Poor line quality and proportions. Little detail presented. 1–2 A simplistic design; little or no detail of construction used. 0 No creditable response. 0 No creditable response. Guidance on using the performance description tables Marking should be positive, rewarding achievement where possible but clearly differentiating across the whole range of marks available. In approaching the assessment process, examiners should look at the work and then make a ‘best fit’ judgement as to which level statement it fits. In practice the work does not always match one level statement precisely so a judgement may need to be made between two or more level statements. Once a ‘best fit’ level statement has been identified the following guide should be used to decide on a specific mark: Where the candidate’s work convincingly meets the level statement, the highest mark should be awarded Where the candidate’s work adequately meets the level statement, the most appropriate mark in the middle of the range should be awarded Where the candidate’s work just meets the level statement, the lowest mark should be awarded.
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 6 of 13 Candidates answer one question, either 1 or 2 or 3. Question Answer Marks Guidance 1(a) Accept any four additional specification points – accommodate a number of items (books, phone, keys...), fit in with surroundings, easy to access items, stable/sturdy (if on floor), easy to clean/dust, include drawers shelves/dividers, economy of space, suitable for any age child, aesthetically pleasing (must be qualified), easy to install, environmentally friendly (must be qualified), safe (must be qualified)...[1 4] 4 Each specification point – 1 mark No repeats from question – store personal items/provides storage, used in a small bedroom, wall mounted, floor mounted... Only accept unqualified or one word answers if relevant to this specific design problem such as stable, compact, durable... Do not generic answers such as safe, lightweight, strong, nice... Any other valid response 1(b) Accept drawings of any two – use of locked drawer, opening cupboard door with hasp and staple, integrated key pad system, secret button/locking system, separate box detachable from main construction. [2 2] 4 Maximum of 2 marks for each: Appropriate methods – 1 mark Clear drawing – 1 mark Any other valid response Both methods on one drawing is acceptable. ‘Covered/enclosed’ but not secure = 1 mark 1(c) Any three suitable ideas. Award up to 6 marks for communication of ideas using the ‘Communication of ideas’ table. Award up to 6 marks for suitable designs using the ‘Suitable designs’ table. 12 At least three different ideas for maximum marks. Pro rata if fewer.
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 7 of 13 Question Answer Marks Guidance 1(d) Award up to 6 marks for evaluation of the ideas: Evaluation [2 3] e.g. Advantage + disadvantage explained for each idea Selection [1] Justification [1] 8 Simple repeats of same points for each idea not rewarded. Specific not generic justification. Award maximum marks if only either advantage or disadvantage given for each as long as includes sophisticated reasoning. Not just description of the product 1(e) Award up to 4 marks for quality of drawing using the ‘Quality of drawing’ table. Award up to 2 marks for dimensions: 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 mark Additional detail dimensions – 1 mark Award up to 6 marks for construction detail using the ‘Construction details’ table. 12 Additional detail dimensions might show thickness of materials, diameters, etc. 1(f) Accept any two suitable specific materials. [1 2] Accept any appropriate reason for choice of each material [1 2] 4 Each suitable specific material – 1 mark Generic terms such as wood, metal, plastic not accepted. Appropriate reason for each material – 1 mark Materials must be appropriate for the design shown in (e)
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 8 of 13 Question Answer Marks Guidance 1(g) Accept any suitable manufacturing process. [1 1] 1 Process must be appropriate for design in (e). Award up to 3 marks for description of process. 3 Detailed description for 3 marks Award up to 2 marks for names of tools, equipment of machines used. 2 Basic marking out tools, such as pencil or rule, or just drawings of tools/equipment = 1 mark only Not materials or resources such as PVA, glasspaper, screws...
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 9 of 13 Question Answer Marks Guidance OR 2(a) Accept any four additional specification points – any additional safety points – e.g. choking hazard, good fixing of parts, easy to clean, attractive to the eye – baby theme, sparkle or reflecting materials. Overall theme and information about what is attractive to babies, size, fixing to table, non–toxic materials, recyclable, easy to assemble, safe (qualified), durable...[1 4] 4 Each specification point – 1 mark No repeats from question – entertain babies when in a cot/awake, uses lightweight materials, uses colour and/or shapes to interest a baby, out of reach of the baby... Only accept unqualified or one word answers if relevant to this specific design problem such as cleanable (easy to clean), hygienic, recyclable... Do not generic answers such as safe (must be qualified), lightweight, strong, portable, compact, nice... Any other valid response 2(b) Accept drawings of any two methods using lightweight materials which show how they can be joined together. E.g. folded, glued, double sided tape, stapled, inter– locking, Velcro, hand–stitched, sewn by machine, use of elastic bands. [2 2] 4 Maximum of 2 marks for each drawing: Feature – 1 mark Clear drawing – 1 mark Any other valid response Both methods on one drawing is acceptable.
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 10 of 13 Question Answer Marks Guidance 2(c) Any three suitable ideas. Award up to 6 marks for communication of ideas using the ‘Communication of ideas’ table. Award up to 6 marks for suitable designs using the ‘Suitable designs’ table. 12 At least three different ideas for maximum marks. Pro rata if fewer. 2(d) Award up to 6 marks for evaluation of the ideas: Evaluation [2 3] e.g. Advantage + disadvantage explained for each idea Selection [1] Justification[1] 8 Simple repeats of same points for each idea not rewarded. Specific not generic justification. Award maximum marks if only either advantage or disadvantage given for each as long as includes sophisticated reasoning. Not just description of the product 2(e) Award up to 4 marks for quality of drawing using the ‘Quality of drawing’ table. Award up to 2 marks for dimensions: 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 mark Additional detail dimensions – 1 mark Award up to 6 marks for construction detail using the ‘Construction details’ table. 12 Additional detail dimensions might show thickness of materials, diameters, etc. 2(f) Accept any two suitable specific materials. [1 2] Accept any appropriate reason for choice of each material [1 2] 4 Each suitable specific material – 1 mark Generic terms such as wood, metal, plastic not accepted. Appropriate reason for each material – 1 mark Materials must be appropriate for the design shown in (e)
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 11 of 13 Question Answer Marks Guidance 2(g) Accept any suitable manufacturing process. [1 1] 1 Process must be appropriate for design in (e). Award up to 3 marks for description of process. 3 Detailed description for 3 marks Award up to 2 marks for names of tools, equipment or machines used. 2 Basic marking out tools, such as pencil or rule, or just drawings of tools/equipment = 1 mark only Not materials or resources such as PVA, glasspaper, screws... Question Answer Marks Guidance OR 3(a) Accept any four additional specification points – safety issues related to electricity – considerations of use of batteries and or LED’s using low voltage, types of approach to articulation/movement, consideration of amount of light and where it should shine, stability – especially if floor mounted, young person’s theme in the design, consideration of colours types of material to add interest, type of lamp base (stability), light shade, safe (must be qualified), means of switching on/off...[1 4] 4 Each specification point – 1 mark No repeats from question – desk or wall mounted light, used in a bedroom, used at a desk, adjusted to different positions, suit young person... Only accept unqualified or one word answers if relevant to this specific design problem such as stable, energy efficient... Do not generic answers such as safe, lightweight, strong, nice... Any other valid response
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 12 of 13 Question Answer Marks Guidance 3(b) Accept drawings of any two methods – use of thumb screw, use of balance weights or springs for tension, slider with screw lock approach, adjustable/bendable coil construction. Friction built into joints/overall frame. [2 2] 4 Maximum of 2 marks for each drawing: Mechanism – 1 mark Clear drawing – 1 mark Any other valid response Both methods on one drawing is acceptable. 3(c) Any three suitable ideas. Award up to 6 marks for communication of ideas using the ‘Communication of ideas’ table. Award up to 6 marks for suitable designs using the ‘Suitable designs’ table. 12 At least three different ideas for maximum marks. Pro rata if fewer. 3(d) Award up to 6 marks for evaluation of the ideas: Evaluation [2 3] e.g. Advantage + disadvantage explained for each idea Selection [1] Justification[1] 8 Simple repeats of same points for each idea not rewarded. Specific not generic justification. Award maximum marks if only either advantage or disadvantage given for each as long as includes sophisticated reasoning. Not just description of the product 3(e) Award up to 4 marks for quality of drawing using the ‘Quality of drawing’ table. Award up to 2 marks for dimensions: 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 mark Additional detail dimensions – 1 mark Award up to 6 marks for construction detail using the ‘Construction details’ table. 12 Additional detail dimensions might show thickness of materials, diameters, etc.
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0445/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2022 © UCLES 2022 Page 13 of 13 Question Answer Marks Guidance 3(f) Accept any two suitable specific materials. [1 2] Accept any appropriate reason for choice of each material [1 2] 4 Each suitable specific material – 1 mark Generic terms such as wood, metal, plastic not accepted. Appropriate reason for each material – 1 mark Materials must be appropriate for the design shown in (e) 3(g) Accept any suitable manufacturing process. [1 1] 1 Process must be appropriate for design in (e). Award up to 3 marks for description of process. 3 Detailed description for 3 marks Award up to 2 marks for names of tools, equipment or machines used. 2 Basic marking out tools, such as pencil or rule, or just drawings of tools/equipment = 1 mark only Not materials or resources such as PVA, glasspaper, screws...
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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2022 May/June, Paper 1 · Variant 1. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.