Teacher support Assessment at a glance

5 Cambridge International AS and A Level Design and Textiles 9631. Syllabus for examination in 2018.

2. Teacher support

2.1 Support materials We send Cambridge syllabuses, past question papers and examiner reports to cover the last examination series to all Cambridge schools. You can also go to our public website at www.cie.org.ukalevel to download current and future syllabuses together with specimen papers or past question papers and examiner reports from one series. For teachers at registered Cambridge schools a range of additional support materials for specii c syllabuses is available from Teacher Support, our secure online support for Cambridge teachers. Go to http:teachers.cie.org.uk username and password required. 2.2 Endorsed resources We work with publishers providing a range of resources for our syllabuses including print and digital materials. Resources endorsed by Cambridge go through a detailed quality assurance process to ensure they provide a high level of support for teachers and learners. We have resource lists which can be i ltered to show all resources, or just those which are endorsed by Cambridge. The resource lists include further suggestions for resources to support teaching. 2.3 Training We offer a range of support activities for teachers to ensure they have the relevant knowledge and skills to deliver our qualii cations. See www.cie.org.ukevents for further information. 6 Cambridge International AS and A Level Design and Textiles 9631. Syllabus for examination in 2018.

3. Assessment at a glance

• Candidates for Advanced Subsidiary AS certii cation take Papers 1 and 2 in a single exam series. • Candidates who already have AS certii cation and wish to achieve the full Advanced Level qualii cation may carry their AS marks forward and take just Papers 3 and 4 in the exam series in which they require certii cation. • Candidates taking the complete Advanced Level qualii cation take all four papers in a single exam series. Paper 1 Fibres, Fabrics and Design 2 hours This paper is in two sections. In Section A, candidates answer two compulsory structureddata response questions. In Section B, candidates answer one structured essay question from a choice of two. There is a total of 75 marks for the paper. 50 of total marks at AS Level 25 of marks at A Level Paper 2 Practical 7 hours Candidates plan and make up a garment, for a total of 100 marks. See Section 5 in this syllabus booklet for further details. 50 of total marks at AS Level 25 of marks at A Level Paper 3 Textile Applications and Textile Technology 2 hours This paper is in two sections. In Section A, candidates answer two compulsory questions that test their understanding of the connections between the different elements of the subject, in particular the interrelationship between textiles and the user. In Section B, candidates answer two of three essay type questions. There is a total of 100 marks for the paper. 25 of marks at A Level Paper 4 Coursework Candidates complete coursework for a total of 100 marks. See Section 6 for further details. 25 of marks at A Level 7 Cambridge International AS and A Level Design and Textiles 9631. Syllabus for examination in 2018. Availability This syllabus is examined in the November examination series. This syllabus is not available to private candidates. Detailed timetables are available from www.cie.org.ukexamsofi cers Combining this with other syllabuses Candidates can combine this syllabus in an examination series with any other Cambridge syllabus, except: • syllabuses with the same title at the same level • 6050 Cambridge O Level Fashion and Fabrics • 6130 Cambridge O Level Fashion and Textiles 8 Cambridge International AS and A Level Design and Textiles 9631. Syllabus for examination in 2018.

4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives