plumiUsing and working with materials: AQA GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 3.2.5 Using and working with materials, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q18.1
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All 9 questions on Using and working with materials, as a list
- June 2025, Written paper, Q18.1 (1 mark): Specific main material used: [1 mark]
- June 2025, Written paper, Q18.2 (1 mark): Name one modification technique used on the material in your chosen product. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Written paper, Q18.3 (2 marks): Why does the material need modifying to make a more effective product? [2 marks]
- June 2024, Written paper, Q15.1 (1 mark): Name one property of your chosen material. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Written paper, Q15.2 (1 mark): Give one product that uses your chosen material. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Written paper, Q15.3 (2 marks): Describe why your chosen material is used in the product given in Question 15.2. [2 marks]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q14.1 (1 mark): Name the specific main material/component of your chosen product. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q14.2 (1 mark): Name one property of the material of your chosen product. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q14.3 (2 marks): Describe why the property is needed for the product to function properly. [2 marks]
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