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• Answers can be in the form of one word answers, sentences, drawings, calculations or sketches with supported notes
• They will test your knowledge and understanding through questions on designing and making
• Paper times- Higher paper 1 hour 15 mins, Foundation 1 hour

• Papers 1&3 will target grade C-G
• Papers 2&4 will target A*-D
• Each paper will have 5 questions with total of 50 marks
• The questions will have 10 marks per question/grade

Breakdown of 50 marks with topics covered:

• 10 marks- Industrial production and Cad Cam
• 30 marks- Designing and making
• 10 marks-

• 1st question in higher paper ( 4th in foundation) is a question on Industrial processes/Cad. This question is linked to society- recycling, packaging, moral

How to answer questions in textiles exam, understanding what kind of answer they want?

• Function- describes the job it does
• Evaluate- write from both points of view
• Specification- bullet points are useful, use exact specific language
• Discuss- give reasoned points
• Explain- look at number of points awarded and use as guide for how much to write
• Analyse- Explain how information can be used don't just describe information

Finally tips for success:

• Don't write the question in your answer
• Underline key words in question eg......annotate and design
• Look at number of marks available and write enough information
• Don't repeat the same reason/example for parts of same question
• use coloured pencils if can for design questions and annotate points