Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2025 May/June Paper 5 · Variant 1
0445/51/M/J/25 · 50 marks · 60 min
The question paper and its mark scheme, free to read here and free to download. This is Cambridge’s own paper, exactly as it was sat.
Question paper4 pages




Mark scheme10 pages
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Question paper, page 1
Cambridge IGCSE™ DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 0445/51 Paper 5 Graphic Products May/June 2025 1 hour You must answer on the two pre‑printed A3 question sheets. You will need: Two A3 pre‑printed question sheets (enclosed) Standard drawing equipment Coloured pencils INSTRUCTIONS ● Section A: answer all questions. ● Section B: answer one question. ● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page and on both pre‑printed question sheets. ● Answer in the space provided on the question 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. ● You must show all construction and projection lines clearly where appropriate. ● At the end of the examination, insert both sheets into this booklet. Do not punch holes in the cover and 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 unless otherwise stated. * 9 5 9 9 4 4 2 8 0 1 * This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. DC (WW) 354731 © UCLES 2025 [Turn over
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Mark scheme, page 1
This document consists of 10 printed pages. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 [Turn over Cambridge IGCSE™ DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/51 Paper 5 Graphic Products May/June 2025 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 2025 series for most Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level components, and some Cambridge O Level components.
Mark scheme, page 2
0445/51 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2025 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 Page 2 of 10 Generic Marking Principles These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alon gside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptions 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.
Mark scheme, page 3
0445/51 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2025 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 Page 3 of 10 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 thre sholds or grade descriptors in mind.
Mark scheme, page 4
0445/51 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2025 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 Page 4 of 10 Annotations guidance for centres Examiners use a system of annotations as a shorthand for communicating their marking decisions to one another. Examiners are trained during the standardisation process on how and when to use annotations. The purpose of annotations is to inform the standard isation and monitoring processes and guide the supervising examiners when they are checking the work of examiners within their team. The meaning of annotations and how they are used is specific to each component and is understood by all examiners who mark the component. We publish annotations in our mark schemes to help centres understand the annotations they may see on copies of scripts. Note that there may not be a direct correlation between the number of annotations on a script and the mark awarded. Similarly, the use of an annotation may not be an indication of the quality of the response. The annotations listed below were available to examiners marking this component in this series. Annotations Annotation Meaning Incorrect point Indicates that the point has been noted, but no credit has been given Correct point Numbers Indicating the mark allocated for the response
Mark scheme, page 5
0445/51 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2025 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 Page 5 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance A1(a) Any 5-sided shape [1] Any symmetrical 5-sided shape [1] Any regular pentagon [1] Pentagon correct to overlay [1] 4 A1(b) Top horizontal edge of hull correct to overlay [1] Angled edge drawn at 45º and mast correct to overlay [1] Horizontal middle line of hull correct to overlay [1] 3 A1(c) Cabin main rectangle drawn to correct size 35 20 [1] Cabin roof rectangle drawn to correct size 40 5 / candidate solution [1] 2 A1(d) Rear sail drawn to correct width [1] Rear sail drawn to correct height [1] 2 A1(e) Front sail 84 wide along long edge [1] Long edge correct angle [1] Front sail 27 high [1] 3 A1(f) Three waves with correct radius [1] Crests and troughs at correct heights (same as given wave) [1] Distance between crests same as given wave [1] 3
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0445/51 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2025 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 Page 6 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance A2(a) Digital printing, Latex printing, laser printing, UV printing, eco-solvent printing, offset lithography, flexography [1] 1 Do not allow Laser etching, screen printing A2(b) Some tessellation shown [1] Layout correct to overlay [1] 2 Question Answer Marks Guidance A3(a) PVA glue [1] 1 Do not allow ‘wood glue’, PVC glue, double sided tape, Accept trade names if suitable eg. Gorilla glue, UHU Accept hot glue gun / cold glue gun Accept any other valid response A3(b) Any method shown [1] Method allows flag to spin loosely [1] Method locks flag onto dowel [1] High quality communication [1] 4
Mark scheme, page 7
0445/51 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2025 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 Page 7 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance B4(a) Front view: Base plate outline correct to overlay [1] Hole shown correct to overlay and dotted [1] Chamfered section 45º correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Central rectangle correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Top rectangle correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Right hand horn correct to overlay [1] Side view: Base plate including holes correct to overlay [1] Chamfered section correct to overlay / projected correctly from front view of candidate solution with 45º angles [1] Main section correct to overlay / projected correctly from front view of candidate solution [1] Top section correct to overlay / projected correctly from front view of candidate solution [1] Plan: Outer circle correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Inner circle correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Inner circle shown hidden (dotted) [1] Horns added projected correctly from front view [1] Dotted section of horns correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] 15 B4(b) Grey colour added [1] Shading / tone conveys cylindrical shape [1] Shine / reflection added [1] High quality communication [1] 4
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0445/51 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2025 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 Page 8 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance B4(c) Bolt head 20 10 correct to overlay [1] Washer 30 outer 3mm thick in correct position [1] Washer 12 internal dia [1] Bolt shaft 40mm long 10mm wide [1] Ground anchor correct to overlay [1] Hatching added (not scribble or shading) [1] 6
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0445/51 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2025 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 Page 9 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance B5(a) Side ‘A’ correct depth [1] Side ‘A’ correct to overlay [1] Front side ‘B’ correct to overlay / candidate solution (depth) [1] Side ‘C’ correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Back edge of deck ‘D’ correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Side ‘E’ of cabin correct to overlay [1] Top of cabin ‘F’ correct to overlay [1] Front ‘H’ correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Bridge overhang front face correct to overlay /candidate solution [1] Side ‘J’ of back cabin correct to overlay [1] Top ‘K’ of back cabin correct to overlay [1] Chimney ‘L’ correct to candidate solution [1] 12 B5(b) Some wood grain shown in brown / orange [1] End grain shown [1] High quality communication [1] 3 B5(c) Any three stages included from: Letters created on computer [1] Uploaded / sent to appropriate CAM device [1] Cut out on thin card / vinyl [1] Stencil laid onto side of boat [1] Spray paint applied to stencil [1] Stencil removed before paint dries [1] 3
Mark scheme, page 10
0445/51 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2025 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025 Page 10 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance B5(d) Base ‘A’ correct to overlay [1] Front side ‘B’ 30mm tall correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Top side ‘C’ 30mm tall correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Back side ‘D’ 30mm tall correct to overlay / candidate solution [1] Two glue tabs on sides of Back side ‘D’ to correct size [1] End ‘E’ and two other glue tabs correct to overlay [1] Window added to correct size and position [1] 7 A B C D E
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