- 5questions
- 52marks
- 16question parts
- 13micro-topics
What this paper tests
Mark distribution
- Process in context29%
- Product in theory27%
- Process in theory23%
- Product in context12%
- Product in practice6%
- Process in practice4%
Hardest areas (by marks)
- 1.Choosing a material9 marks
- 2.Cradle to grave6 marks
- 3.Testing with physical6 marks
Question types
- explain / justify38%
- list25%
- write down / state13%
- identify13%
0% of parts are show / prove.
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Which topics dominate May 2026 TZ3 Paper 2?
Process in context 29% (typical 20%), Product in theory 27% (typical 11%), Process in theory 23% (typical 17%).
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