GCSE Design and Technology
- Teaching from: September 2017
- Exams from: June 2019
- Specification code: 8552
- QAN code: 603/0984/2
We’ve refreshed and enhanced the content of our new GCSE, while retaining what you like about the outgoing specifications. The new qualification is modern and relevant, so students can learn about contemporary technologies, materials and processes, as well as established practices.
The new GCSE places greater emphasis on understanding and applying iterative design processes. Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.
Teaching resources
Plan
Prepare for your teaching year. Information, support and services to help you deliver the specification.
Teach
Teaching resources that you can use to plan your lessons and support your students’ learning.
Assess
Prepare your students for assessment. Past papers, mark schemes and example answers.
Key dates
- Non-exam assessment submission deadline for GCSE Design & Technology (8552/C)
Schools and colleges may set their own internal deadlines - Exam for GCSE Design and Technology (8552/W)
Series: June 2020
Start time: pm
Duration: 2h
Specification news 
AQA do understand how hectic it is to be a teacher and they really keep us up to date and show their awareness.
Juliette McGirr,
Teacher
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