Tips For Design & Technology

Have you ever felt that you have done all revision that you need for Design & Technology, but you still can’t get the questions right?

In this article, we’re sharing valuable tips for Design & Technology paper 1 and 4.

Our readers frequently ask the following question:

Please continue reading for our suggestions.

1. Understand the objectives of the test for each paper

• Each paper covers several topics or subjects. Discover what you’re tested on within each one.
• Usually, students demonstrate their understanding of the topic and apply what they’ve learned to find solutions.

For example under paper 1:

For the topic of “Observe need/requirement,” students identify and describe needs and opportunities for design and technological improvement.

2. Get the right syllabus

Syllabus explains all the details of each topic and objectives that students must achieve under each topic.

Download the latest and the right syllabus for your examination year. You may use it as a reference.

3. Identify the questions

Make a habit to identify the question that you usually can’t get it right when you’re doing the past exam papers. Thereafter:

• drill deeper on that specific topic.
• observe how this kind of question being asked in the exam, and what are the objectives of the test.
• you can always get some advice from your teacher at school (don’t be afraid to ask).

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