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What year do you do your GCSE DT NEA?

Hi, I was just wondering what year you complete your DT NEA for GCSE Level, is it year 10 or year 11?
Reply 1
My school did it in Y11. That's because in June every year, the exam boards release that year's NEA task and contextual challenges. I'll attach a sample task which resembles the real one that's published every year. You may find some schools do Y10 but I don't think that would be common practice, since a lot of students wouldn't be prepared to decide their final coursework idea in year 9-10 and complete it in year 10; I know for certain I would not have achieved the best grade I could've. If in doubt, just ask your teacher.

NEA Sample Task: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/design-and-technology/AQA-85522-NEA.PDF
Original post by Broque_
My school did it in Y11. That's because in June every year, the exam boards release that year's NEA task and contextual challenges. I'll attach a sample task which resembles the real one that's published every year. You may find some schools do Y10 but I don't think that would be common practice, since a lot of students wouldn't be prepared to decide their final coursework idea in year 9-10 and complete it in year 10; I know for certain I would not have achieved the best grade I could've. If in doubt, just ask your teacher.

NEA Sample Task: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/design-and-technology/AQA-85522-NEA.PDF

Thank you, that's really helpful. It makes sense to complete it in year 11. Thanks for the attachment as well.
George

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