IB past paper analysis
Design Technology HL
May 2018 · Paper 2
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- 4questions
- 62marks
- 18question parts
- 12micro-topics
Mark distribution
- Process in theory32%
- Product in theory29%
- Production in practice23%
- People in theory10%
- Production in theory3%
- Production in context3%
Hardest areas (by marks)
- 1.Testing with CAD15 marks
- 2.Craft to automated9 marks
- 3.Composites6 marks
Question types
- explain / justify50%
- outline39%
- list11%
0% of parts are show / prove.
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Which topics dominate May 2018 Paper 2?
Process in theory 32% (typical 20%), Product in theory 29% (typical 17%), Production in practice 23% (typical 6%).
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