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Introduction
In the unit 'Controllable vehicles' # developed ~ understanding of how products can be driven by electricity. ^ learnt how to use motors within ~ models and how to control the speed and direction of movement. ^ developed ~ designing skills by using ~ own ideas and experiences to produce clearly labelled drawings. ^ has used construction kits and a range of materials and components to develop ~ skills, knowledge and understanding. # produced a framework structure that was controlled by an electrical circuit. ^ developed this structure with cladding and ^ appluied the appropriate finishing techniques to create ~ final quality product.
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Investigation
Section 1: Investigative, disassembly and evaluative activities (IDEAs)

^ could describe accurately how toy vehicles work using the appropriate vocabulary.
^ was able to identify the component parts and what their functions were for.
^ has created a range of clear and accurate drawings of toy vehicles.
^ was able to identify a range of different sorts of switches and ^ has explained how they work.
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PracticalTasks
Section 2: Focused practical tasks (FPTs)

^ was able to use a construction kit to make a working model and to investigate its movement.
^ knows how to control the speed and direction of a motor.
^ knows how to assemble circuits which include both motors and switches.
^ used ~ tools safely and accurately when ^ constructed ~ simple frame.
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Making
Section 3: Design and make assignment (DMA) Design and make a controllable toy vehicle


# has applied what they have learnt during ~ investigations and practical tasks in ~ designing and making project.
# was able to work together with a group to discuss and evaluate ideas.
^ has used drawings as a way of modelling ~ ideas.
^ was able to select the appropriate tools, materials, components and techniques for the task while considering ~ constraints e.g. time or the availability of ~ resources.
^ can identify the main stages of making.
^ was able to work together with others to make a final quality product.
^ evaluated ~ vehicle in accordance with ~ original design criteria and ^ was able to suggest some improvements to ~ final piece of work.
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