Subject update | 11 February 2026

Question 8 Support Pack - GCSE Design and Technology Component 1 Exam

This support pack supports effective revision for Question 8 in the GCSE Design and Technology Component 1 exam, with clear guidance on expectations, command words and exam technique.

Question 8 Support Pack

This support pack is designed to build confidence and clearly shows how different parts of Question 8 link together and how the question should be approached as a whole. It includes student responses at different mark levels, with examiner commentary explaining how marks were awarded and what could be done to improve.

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Question 8 Support Pack - GCSE Design and Technology Component 1 Exam