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IB Design Technology (DT) SL Internal Assessment Example

People with ADHD frequently have trouble focusing and need to move in order to stay attentive. Nevertheless, a lot of fidget toys are unsuitable for quiet environment like classrooms or are noisy and distracting. There is a need for a long-term, silent, portable, movement-based solution that may discreetly discharge energy without disturbing others. In order to increase concentration and lessen anxiety, this design will take ergonomics, usability, and sensory needs into consideration.SL

Official IB Result

IB Grade: 6

Criteria A: Analysis of a Design Opportunity

9/9

Criteria StrandsPro

A.1Problem Description and Design Opportunity

Good

A.2Design Brief Development

Good

A.3Design Specification Development

Good

Criteria Feedback

The student identifies a clear, authentic client and classroom context, which makes the problem feel specific and well grounded.
The student uses primary research and observation well to justify why existing fidget tools are not suitable for this user.
The student includes a detailed and focused brief that translates the problem into practical design priorities such as discretion, portability, noise reduction, and ergonomics.
The student supports the specification with several measurable requirements and relevant research, including hand dimensions and sound targets.

Some requirements are still broad or not fully measurable, especially where user groups or qualities are described generally.
The relationship between movement-based interaction and passive sensory input needs to be explained more clearly so the design direction is fully consistent.
A few claims would be stronger with tighter comparison evidence rather than general statements about the market.

Criteria B: Conceptual Design

9/9

Criteria StrandsPro

B.1Development of Ideas

Good

B.2Concept Modeling

Good

B.3Design Selection and Justification

Good

Criteria Feedback

The student develops several distinct ideas and explores them in relation to the brief rather than presenting isolated sketches.
The student's concept modelling is purposeful and iterative, with physical and digital models used to test grip, button access, roller movement, comfort, and internal space.
The student uses client feedback and their own observations to refine the form in a meaningful way, which shows that modelling is actively guiding development.
The student's final idea is selected with clear practical reasoning, including ergonomics, electronics layout, and user preference.

Some ideas are more fully developed than others, and not every option is shown with the same level of technical clarity or feasibility.
A few comparisons and justification points rely on claims that would benefit from more precise evidence or measurements.
The rationale for choosing the final idea would be stronger if the comparison between concepts were presented more transparently and consistently.

Criteria C: Development of a Detailed Design

8/9

Criteria StrandsPro

C.1Materials and Manufacturing Choices

Good

C.2Design Proposal Development

Good

C.3Manufacturing Plan

Good

Criteria Feedback

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Criteria D: Testing and Evaluation

8/9

Criteria StrandsPro

D.1Testing Strategy

Good

D.2Prototype Evaluation

Good

D.3Improvement Recommendations

Good

Criteria Feedback

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Official IB Result

IB Grade: 6

Criteria A: Analysis of a Design Opportunity

9/9

Criteria StrandsPro

A.1Problem Description and Design Opportunity

Good

A.2Design Brief Development

Good

A.3Design Specification Development

Good

Criteria Feedback

The student identifies a clear, authentic client and classroom context, which makes the problem feel specific and well grounded.
The student uses primary research and observation well to justify why existing fidget tools are not suitable for this user.
The student includes a detailed and focused brief that translates the problem into practical design priorities such as discretion, portability, noise reduction, and ergonomics.
The student supports the specification with several measurable requirements and relevant research, including hand dimensions and sound targets.

Some requirements are still broad or not fully measurable, especially where user groups or qualities are described generally.
The relationship between movement-based interaction and passive sensory input needs to be explained more clearly so the design direction is fully consistent.
A few claims would be stronger with tighter comparison evidence rather than general statements about the market.

Criteria B: Conceptual Design

9/9

Criteria StrandsPro

B.1Development of Ideas

Good

B.2Concept Modeling

Good

B.3Design Selection and Justification

Good

Criteria Feedback

The student develops several distinct ideas and explores them in relation to the brief rather than presenting isolated sketches.
The student's concept modelling is purposeful and iterative, with physical and digital models used to test grip, button access, roller movement, comfort, and internal space.
The student uses client feedback and their own observations to refine the form in a meaningful way, which shows that modelling is actively guiding development.
The student's final idea is selected with clear practical reasoning, including ergonomics, electronics layout, and user preference.

Some ideas are more fully developed than others, and not every option is shown with the same level of technical clarity or feasibility.
A few comparisons and justification points rely on claims that would benefit from more precise evidence or measurements.
The rationale for choosing the final idea would be stronger if the comparison between concepts were presented more transparently and consistently.

Criteria C: Development of a Detailed Design

8/9

Criteria StrandsPro

C.1Materials and Manufacturing Choices

Good

C.2Design Proposal Development

Good

C.3Manufacturing Plan

Good

Criteria Feedback

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Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Criteria D: Testing and Evaluation

8/9

Criteria StrandsPro

D.1Testing Strategy

Good

D.2Prototype Evaluation

Good

D.3Improvement Recommendations

Good

Criteria Feedback

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Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.