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IB Design Technology (DT) SL Extended Essay Example
How can human factors, ergonomics and green design be integrated into the development of a literacy tool that enhances cognitive learning in early childhood?SL
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B
Official IB Result
IB Grade: B
Criteria A: Focus and Method
4/6
0
3
6
Criteria StrandsPro
A.1Topic communication and explanation
Excellent
A.2Research question clarity and focus
Moderate
A.3Methodology appropriateness and completeness
Good
Criteria Feedback
The student states a clear design problem and connects it to a relevant literacy context.
The student's investigation is organised around a recognizable user group, purpose, and design response.
The student's method combines research, prototyping, and testing in a logical sequence.
The student's research question is still too broad in places, especially around ‘enhances cognitive learning’ and the age range.
The user group is wider than the student's evidence can strongly support.
The student's testing evidence is not extensive enough to justify broad claims about the final product.
Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding
4/6
0
3
6
Criteria StrandsPro
B.1Subject knowledge and source application
Good
B.2Use of terminology and concepts
Good
Criteria Feedback
The student shows good understanding of literacy development, safety, sustainability, and prototyping concepts.
The student uses a range of relevant subject terminology accurately in most places.
The student often connects research findings to specific design decisions.
Some technical ideas are not always applied with enough precision, especially anthropometric choices and design justification.
A few concepts overlap or are used too generally, such as human factors, ergonomics, and color-related claims.
Some sources are accepted too readily without enough critical interpretation.
Criteria C: Critical Thinking
8/12
0
6
12
Criteria StrandsPro
C.1Research relevance and application
Moderate
C.2Analysis depth and conclusions
Moderate
C.3Discussion and evaluation quality
Moderate
Criteria Feedback
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Criteria D: Presentation
3/4
0
2
4
Criteria StrandsPro
D.1Structure appropriateness
Excellent
D.2Layout and formatting
Good
Criteria Feedback
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