Stage 6 Design & Technology - A Student's Workbook
2024 is the latest edition - ISBN: 978-0-9579630-6-1
This Workbook focuses on providing up-to-date information and practical material experiences in an easily understandable format for designing and producing. Here are the key features and benefits it offers to students and teachers:
- Latest Developments: The Workbook covers the latest developments in various areas such as iterative design, rapid prototyping, intellectual property, workplace health and safety (WHS), resources, and more. By including this updated information, students can stay current with industry practices and trends.
- Student Tasks: The Workbook includes student tasks related to the syllabus requirements, providing practical opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills. These tasks help reinforce the concepts and content covered in the course.
- Material Experiences: The Workbook emphasizes the importance of having a wide experience with different materials in product design. It provides practical material experiences tasks to help students develop essential skills necessary for designing and constructing their Major Design Project (MDP). This unique aspect sets it apart from other Design and Technology (D&T) books.
- Lateral Thinking Challenges: The Workbook includes Lateral Thinking Challenges aimed at developing innovative thought processes in students. These challenges encourage students to think outside the box and enhance their creativity when working on their MDP.
- Analysis of Examination Questions: The Workbook provides an analysis of how to answer different types of D&T Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination questions. This guidance helps students understand the expectations of the examiners and improve their performance in the assessment.
- Comprehensive Coverage: The Workbook covers all the updated elements of the course, including the Industry Study, Graphics, Major and Minor Design Projects, content areas, MDP examination criteria, marking schedule, and the HSC written paper. This comprehensive coverage enables students to gain confidence through private study and better prepare for assessments.
- Step-by-Step Approach to the MDP: The Workbook offers a step-by-step approach to the Major Design Project. It guides students through the entire process, from initial planning and research to final presentation. It also provides an example of an MDP Portfolio that achieved maximum marks and was ranked second in New South Wales (NSW). This practical example serves as a reference for students, demonstrating effective strategies for success.
In summary, this Workbook provides students and teachers with the latest information, practical experiences, and valuable resources to support their learning and teaching in Design and Technology. Its user-friendly format, emphasis on practical skills, and comprehensive coverage make it a valuable tool for students' development and preparation for assessments.
