Evaluation (P13) & Improvements (P14)
Evaluations must compare the final outcome with the initial intention.
Evaluation (p13) advice from WJEC:
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Write a detailed evaluation of the product comparing it to the initial
intention
Evaluate each point as used in the specification, use the same
headings
Comment only on the product
This is a piece of continuous writing and an opportunity for candidates
to use ICT
Photographs of the final product should be included on page 15 only
Marking break down:
Mark
0
Attainment
No evaluation presented. No evidence of written
communication.
1-2
A basic evaluation of the outcome is evident. Comments are
general and do not relate back to the initial specification.
Information is poorly organised, little or no use of technical
language/vocabulary. Written communication is limited in terms
of organisation of material, with many errors of grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
3-4
An evaluation of the outcome is evident. Comments offer some
detail and relate in part back to the initial specification.
Information shows evidence of structure, limited use of technical
language/vocabulary. Written communication is limited in
terms of organisation of material, with some errors of grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
5-6
A critical evaluation of the outcome is evident. Comments offer
some detail and relate in part back to the initial specification.
Information is organised, with basic use of technical
language/vocabulary. Written communication is adequate in
terms of organisation of material, with some errors of grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
7-8
A critical evaluation of the outcome is evident. The comments
are perceptive and detailed and relate back to the initial
specification. Information is well organised, with good use of
technical language/vocabulary. Written communication is
good, presenting mainly appropriate material in a coherent
manner, with few errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
9 – 10
A critical evaluation of the outcome is evident. The comments
are perceptive and detailed and relate in full back to the initial
specification. Information is well organised, presented in a highly
appropriate manner, very good use of technical
language/vocabulary. Written communication is good,
presenting appropriate material in a coherent manner, and
largely error-free.
Improvements (p14) advice from WJEC:
This is an opportunity for candidates to put forward suggestions for improving
the design and/or suggesting any improvement of techniques to ensure
better quality of manufacture.
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Explain how the quality of the design could be improved
Explain how the quality of manufacturing could be improved – think
about alternative methods of construction, choice of materials, skills
needed, and industrial processes. Diagrams can be included to help
illustrate the answer
Include the opinions of others - partners (see page 4) and/or target
market
Refer to the results of a wearer / user trial
Photographs of the final product should be included on page 15 only
Candidates can use ICT to complete this page
Marking break down:
Mark
0
Attainment
No improvements presented. No evidence of written
communication.
1-2
An improvement to the design and/or manufacturing process
has been suggested. Written communication is limited in terms
of organization of material, with many errors of grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
3-4
Several suggestions for improvements to the design together
with a suggestion of how quality of manufacture could be
improved. Written communication is limited in terms of
organisation of material, with some errors of grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
5-6
Several relevant suggestions for improvements to the design
together with suggestions of how quality of manufacture could
be improved. Quality of written communication is basic, some
errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
7-8
Well-founded suggestions for improvements to the design
together with suggestions of how quality of manufacture could
be improved. Information is well organised, with good use of
technical language/vocabulary. Written communication is
good, presenting mainly appropriate material in a coherent
manner, few errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
9 - 10
Well-founded suggestions for improvements to the design
together with detailed suggestions of how quality of
manufacture could be improved. Information is well organised,
with very good use of technical language/vocabulary. Quality
of written communication is good, presenting appropriate
material in a coherent manner, and largely error-free.
Evaluation question checklist:
**Remember to expand upon your answers – this is a piece of extended
writing, use the questions as a writing frame, rather than simply answering
them “yes/no/yeah it was alright”
Task:
Evaluate against the specification:
Look at each point – did you meet each one? If so how, if not
why? Did you/did you not plan your time well? How did you
keep within budget? How did you ensure you kept the themes
of natural forms and accessory within your product?
Is your product reliable? Can you use it?
Is your product the right size/shape?
Is your product safe to use?
Did you keep within your budget?
Did you complete your project on time? If so how?
Are you satisfied with the appearance and performance of
your product?
Would it be easy to set up a production line for the
manufacture of your solution?
What did you do well?
Completed:
Improvements question checklist:
**Remember to expand upon your answers – this is a piece of extended
writing, use the questions as a writing frame, rather than simply answering
them “yes/no/yeah it was alright”
Task:
Complete a user/wearer trial questionnaire (see below)
Are you happy with the materials you chose? What
adjustments to material choice would you make next time?
Is the colour scheme exactly what you expected? What
alterations would you make?
Are the techniques you used to make your solution adequate
or would you use a different range of manufacturing
techniques?
Completed:
Could the product be made safer?
What other improvements would you make next time?
User/wearer trial questionnaire:
This could take the form of a questionnaire or ‘interview’ with the client after
you have allowed them to use/try it. Make sure that you have the
specification to hand when completing either option; you want to ensure
that all responses link back to this original list of criteria.
It could also be the opinions of others – this could be in the form of a
questionnaire again and would mean that you don’t have to take your
product home. Again, remember to link it to your specification.
User trial: this will involve you allowing your client or target market ‘trying’ your
product and testing it to ensure that it works as they asked you; remember to
have a copy of the original specification with you so they can compare what
they asked for with what you have delivered. (This option may require you to
take the product home – please bring it back into school afterwards
otherwise I can’t mark it!!)
The examples below take up a whole CAT page, remember you will not have
this much ‘space’ so ensure that you only ask relevant questions and include
relevant answers.