Technology Department Year 7 Information
Pupil Groupings
Pupils are taught in mixed ability groups except for those who have particular special needs.
What is Taught
Three technology areas are covered in Year 7. Pupils are first introduced to the design process and systematic methods of solving technological problems. They then study three units from either electronics, mechanisms, product design, food, textiles or graphics. The three remaining units are then covered in Year 8. CAD/CAM and ICT are included within the course. (Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Manufacture;Information and Communications Technology.
Pupils are taught in mixed ability groups except for those who have particular special needs.
What is Taught
Three technology areas are covered in Year 7. Pupils are first introduced to the design process and systematic methods of solving technological problems. They then study three units from either electronics, mechanisms, product design, food, textiles or graphics. The three remaining units are then covered in Year 8. CAD/CAM and ICT are included within the course. (Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Manufacture;Information and Communications Technology.
Homework
Homework is based in specific issues within the subject content and design folder related tasks. It will amount to approximately one hour per week.
How Progress is Assessed
End of unit tests will account for 20% of the total mark. The three units therefore add up to 60% over the year and the end of year examination adds a further 40%. This follows the same pattern as the GCSE course in years 10 and 11. National Curriculum progress is recorded on pupil assessment sheets in the front of their files.
Homework is based in specific issues within the subject content and design folder related tasks. It will amount to approximately one hour per week.
How Progress is Assessed
End of unit tests will account for 20% of the total mark. The three units therefore add up to 60% over the year and the end of year examination adds a further 40%. This follows the same pattern as the GCSE course in years 10 and 11. National Curriculum progress is recorded on pupil assessment sheets in the front of their files.
