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Year 11 - Design and technology

Testing

Iterative Design Principles

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will reflect and build upon designing and making principles to which they have been introduced previously. this will be assessed in the Non-Examined Assessment

Lesson Summary

You will learn to test your design solutions throughout your iterative journey.

Key Notes

  • Testing is carried out throughout the iterative design journey.
  • Prototype testing can be used to inform evaluations and modifications.
  • There are a variety of methods to test prototypes.
  • Whilst testing, design decisions or modifications may be identified.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • design requirements: something which is needed or wanted to make a product successful
  • design decisions: a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem
  • testing: measuring against design requirements
  • modifications: making changes or adjustments to improve
  • manufacturing specification: outlines the materials, dimensions, and processes required to produce a product accurately and consistently

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Testing only happens when the final prototype has been made.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Testing is carried out throughout the iterative design journey. Prototype testing can be used to inform evaluations and modifications.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'design requirements'

something which is needed or wanted to make a product successful.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Testing only happens when the final prototype has been made. Correction: Testing should happen throughout the iterative journey, so that design decisions are made to meet design requirements and produce a successful design solution.

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