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Below you'll find IB Design Technology (HL) resources made by students who’ve already taken the class. Click through Design Technology (HL) study guides, notes, and practice materials designed to help you get a 7 on your IB Design Technology (HL) papers.

IB Design Technology (HL) Human factors and ergonomics

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IB Design Technology (HL) Resource management and sustainable production

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IB Design Technology (HL) Modelling

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IB Design Technology (HL) Raw material to final product

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IB Design Technology (HL) Innovation and design

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IB Design Technology (HL) Classic design

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IB Design Technology (HL) User-centred design (UCD)

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IB Design Technology (HL) Sustainability

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IB Design Technology (HL) Innovation and markets

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IB Design Technology (HL) Commercial production

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What is the IB Design Technology (HL) exam format?

IB Design Technology HL has internal and external assessments: the IB external assessment is the part you do on test day and the IB internal assessment is usually a project or a presentation you have to work on ahead of time. For the external assessment: Paper 1 - multiple choice questions; will take you 1 hour (worth 20% of your final grade) Paper 2 - data-based short-answer questions; will take you 1 hour 30 minutes (worth 20% of your final grade) Paper 3 - questions on HL extension material; will take you 1 hour (worth 20% of your grade) For the internal assessment: Individual design project - will have 60 hours; worth 40% of your final grade To make sure you’re prepared enough to finish in time, take a look through the IB Design Technology Syllabus and our free IB Design Technology resources that cover the most important material you should know.

How is IB Design Technology (HL) scored?

IB exams are scored using a combination of internal and external assessments. The IB score range is 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest. External assessments, such as the written exams, are marked by external IB examiners, while internal assessments, such as projects or oral presentations, are graded by the student's teacher and then moderated by IB examiners. The scores from different assessments are combined, and students may earn up to 42 points from six subjects, with an additional 3 points available from the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the IB Extended Essay, for a maximum total of 45 points.

How do I study for IB Design Technology (HL)?

You’ve likely covered a lot of material during your course this year, but to get a 7 on the International Baccalaureate exam, it’s important you understand how often each topic shows up. Once you take a look through the breakdown below, make sure to read through the IB Design Technology (HL) study guide above with all the key points you should know for each unit. The IB Design Technology (HL) revision notes are made by other students who already took that class. After that, run through the IB Design Technology (HL) flashcards to practice important terms you should know for the exam. You can also do some test prep using the tests attached to each note. There’s a lot of IB Design Technology (HL) resources for you to shuffle between until you find the method that works best for your learning style. Make sure to start ahead and leave enough time to practice.

What units are on the IB Design Technology (HL) exam?

When approaching your IB Design Technology exam review, take some time to understand how the different units are actually broken up so you can place the right emphasis on each one.
Unit 1: Human Factors and Ergonomics
Unit 2: Resource Management and Sustainable Production
Unit 3: Modelling
Unit 4: Raw Material to Final Product
Unit 5: Innovation and Design
Unit 6: Classic Design
Unit 7: User-Centered Design (UCD)
Unit 8: Sustainability
Unit 9: Innovation and Markets
Unit 10: Commercial Production

How do I get a 7 on IB Design Technology (HL)?

IB Design Technology HL requires strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and a solid understanding of design principles. You’ll need to master concepts in product development, material selection, sustainability, and innovation, while applying them to both theoretical and practical design problems.

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What is IB Design Technology (HL)?

IB Design Technology HL explores essential subjects like product design, material properties, sustainability, innovation, and human factors in design. Engage in hands-on design projects and class activities to actively investigate these concepts, using design thinking and problem-solving techniques to tackle real-world challenges. On this page, you’ll find IB Design Technology HL resources to help you with your IB Design Technology HL review.