Alan Paul
Nottingham Trent University
Assignment Submission Student Feedback Report.
This assessment scheme is based on the assumption that the following aspects of a Design and Make project should be assessed and those different aspects of the project be allocated marks in the following percentages.
Select a statement from the following for each aspect of the project that best describes your impression of the project being assessed
Statement wordings described evidence of increasing capability and achievement and have been matched with 70% as the 'pass' Threshold.
The number of divisions in each aspect assessment would result in fractional mark values being allocated to some statements. To avoid arithmetic difficulties, the total number of marks available has been expanded to 1000 marks. This allows the allocation of whole numbers to each statement. The marks total is divided by 10 to provide a percentage.
If alphabetical grading is required the following equivalents are suggested.
70 - 76 D
77 - 84 C
85 - 91 B
92 - 100 A
Students comment reports can be prepared by copying and pasting the statements as a separate document for each student, using the 'find' function identify the number of the required statements and paste it to a separate assessment report for each student.
Not all statements carry a numerical score. However non-mark-awarding statements should used to give advice and guidance to students about their projects.
Projects may have one or more combinations of concepts covering structures, mechanisms, pneumatics, and electronics and computer control. In order to provide effective assessment across this range, marks are allocated under 'Application of scientific knowledge and technical concepts'
Instructions regarding the number of selections to be made in each section are given in the text.
Students Name
Course: Year
Module Title Semester
Assignment Title
Tutor's Name
Tutor's Comments
Introduction
The following is a summary of my observations on your assignment
1
Interpretation of the brief and analysis of the problem.
('Pass' Threshold 35. Maximum 50 marks) (Chose one of the following)
1.1
You have chosen an inappropriate interpretation of the design brief. 30
1.2
You have chosen a narrow focused interpretation of the design brief. 35
1.3
I believe you could have made a more appropriate attempt to gain experience through this assignment in a way that would develop your capabilities in a new area of expertise. 35
1.4
I acknowledge your attempts to gain experience through this assignment to develop your capabilities in a new area of expertise. 40
1.5
You have chosen an appropriate interpretation of the design brief. 45
1.6
You have chosen an excellent interpretation of the design brief, which is well researched. 50
1.7
Excellent use has been made of this assignment to develop your capabilities in a new area of expertise. 50
2
Investigation and Market Research
('Pass' Threshold 35. Maximum 50 marks) (Chose one of the following)
2.1
There is little evidence of research to support your design work, which fails to give a satisfactory analysis of the assignment. 30
2.2
There is evidence of some research to support your design work. The assignment required a more thorough analysis of several contexts and attempts at meeting perceived needs. 35
2.3
There is evidence of adequate research to support your design work, through consideration of existing products, which attempt to meet the perceived need. 40
2.4
There is evidence of good research to support your design work. 45
2.5
There is evidence of excellent research to support your design work. 50
3
Progression of Ideas in design development
('Pass' Threshold 65. Maximum 80 marks) (Chose one of the following)
Specification for a probable solution
3.1
Be more specific in your attempt to identify the design parameters that influence an acceptable proposed solution. 50
3.2
This is an acceptable attempt to identify parameters that present a moderate degree of difficulty in manufacturing the proposed solution. 60
3.3
This is an appropriate attempt to identify parameters that present a good degree of difficulty in manufacturing for the proposed solution. 66
3.4
You have made a considerable attempt to identify parameters that present a commendable degree of difficulty in manufacturing for the proposed solution. 72
3.5
This is an excellent attempt to identify parameters that present a complex degree of difficulty in manufacturing for the proposed solution. 80
4
Design detail
('Pass' Threshold 84. Maximum 120 marks) (Chose one of the following)
4.1
You appear to have misunderstood some of the concepts appropriate to this project, which limited the success of this design. 80
4.2
The development of your design is not in evidence and fails to give adequate consideration to alternatives. 80
4.3
The development of your design is limited and fails to give adequate consideration to alternatives. 84
4.4
Design decisions do not appear to have been based on any trial investigations or performance tests 84
4.5
The design decisions were not always well-founded or supported by appropriate factual information and research investigation. 84
4.6
The development of your design provides evidence of careful thought although more consideration could have been given to alternatives. 90
4.7
There is evidence of good research to support your design work. 100
4.8
Design decisions are well founded and often supported by appropriate factual information and research investigation. 110
4.9
The development of your design provides excellent evidence of careful thought and development of alternative approaches to the design. 120
4.10
Design decisions are very sound and invariably supported by appropriate factual information, research investigation and intuition. 120
5
Application of scientific knowledge and technical concepts
The statements in sections 5 to 10 give specific advice and comment to students on aspects of the project. Marks in respect of the concepts described in sections 5 to 10 are summarised in section 11.
Structural aspects
5.1
Your framework design has fundamental errors, which detracted from its performance.
5.2
Your framework design is appropriate for it's function.
5.3
Your framework design is good and enhances its performance.
5.4
The concepts of stability, rigidity, compression, tension, bending and buckling have not been given full consideration when planning your design.
5.5
The concepts of stability, rigidity, compression, tension bending and buckling have been given appropriate consideration when planning your design.
5.6
The concepts of stability, rigidity, compression, tension bending and buckling have been given careful consideration when planning your design.
5.7
The force analysis calculations and/or vector diagram concepts have not been applied appropriately.
5.8
Explanatory notes written alongside diagrams would have improved the record of the force analysis.
5.9
The force analysis calculations and/or vector diagram concepts have been applied appropriately.
5.10
The force analysis calculations and/or vector diagram concepts have been applied carefully and accurately, determining the forces acting in all the members of the structure.
5.11
The construction methods used were inadequate to enable the structure to perform satisfactorily.
5.13
The construction methods used were adequate to enable the structure to perform satisfactorily.
5.14
The construction methods used were good and served to confirm the appropriateness of your structural design.
5.15
The construction methods used were excellent and contributed to the outstanding performance of your structure.
6
Mechanical aspects
6.1
The gear ratio calculations and selection are inappropriate for the application.
6.2
The gear ratio does not enable the motor to apply adequate torque to drive the mechanism.
6.3
The gear ratio was appropriate and enabled the motor to apply adequate torque to drive the mechanism.
6.4
The gear ratio was appropriate and enabled the motor to apply positive and reliable transmission.
6.5
The assembly/construction of the gear train did not provide reliable operation.
6.6
The assembly/construction of the gear train was satisfactory to provide adequate operation.
6.7
The assembly/construction of the gear train was good and provided excellent operation.
7
Pneumatic aspects
7.1
Circuits should be drawn using the British Standard symbols for pneumatic components and supply or signal lines.
7.2
There are some errors or omissions in the symbols or circuit connections shown in the pneumatic circuit diagrams.
7.3
The pneumatic circuit has fundamental design faults and will not perform the required function.
7.4
The operation of your pneumatic circuit is unreliable.
7.5
The operation of your pneumatic circuit is adequate to meet the required specification.
7.6
The operation of your pneumatic circuit is reliable and meets the required specification.
7.7
The operation of your pneumatic circuit is reliable and shows evidence of innovative design thinking that meets the required specification.
7.8
The description of the pneumatic circuit operation is too brief.
7.9
The description of the pneumatic circuit operation is superficial and ignores several significant aspects.
7.10
The description of the pneumatic circuit operation is satisfactory.
7.11
The description of the pneumatic circuit operation is good and accurate in detail.
7.12
The description of the pneumatic circuit operation is excellent, providing a detailed description of the function of each section of the circuit.
8
Electronic aspects
8.1
The electronic circuit has fundamental design faults and will not perform the required function.
8.2
The operation of your electronic circuit is unreliable.
8.3
The electronic circuit is an appropriate design, but assembly or construction faults need to be remedied to ensure adequate operation.
8.4
The operation of your electronic circuit is adequate to meet the required specification.
8.5
The operation of your electronic circuit is reliable and meets the required specification.
8.6
The operation of your electronic circuit is very sensitive, reliable and is a most appropriate solution to the required specification.
8.7
The description of the electronic circuit operation is too brief.
8.8
The description of the electronic circuit operation is superficial and ignores several significant aspects.
8.9
The description of the electronic circuit operation is satisfactory.
8.10
The description of the electronic circuit operation is good and accurate in detail.
8.11
The description of the electronic circuit operation is excellent, providing a detailed description of the function of each section of the circuit.
Digital Electronics
9.1
The digital electronic circuit has fundamental design faults and will not perform the required function.
9.2
The operation of your digital circuit is unreliable.
9.3
The logic circuit is an appropriate design, but assembly or construction faults need to be remedied to ensure adequate operation.
9.4
The operation of your digital logic circuit is adequate to meet the required specification.
9.5
The operations of your logic circuits are reliable and meet the required specifications.
9.6
The operation of your logic circuits are very sensitive, logically correct and are most appropriate solutions to the required specifications.
9.7
The description of the logic signal operation is too brief.
9.8
The description of the logic signal operation is superficial and ignores several significant aspects.
9.9
The description of the logic signal operation is satisfactory.
9.10
The description of the logic signal operation is good and accurate in detail.
9.11
The description of the logic signal operation is excellent, providing a detailed description of the function of each section of the circuit.
10
Computer Control
10.1
You have written appropriately sequenced programs.
10.2
Satisfactory progress has been made in writing simple structured BASIC programs.
10.3
Good progress has been made in writing simple structured BASIC programs.
10.4
Excellent progress has been made in writing well-structured BASIC programs.
10.5
Excellent progress has been made in writing well-structured BASIC programs involving a range of techniques including sub-routine procedures.
10.6
Program function explanations provide insufficient evidence of your understanding of the program operation.
10.7
Program function explanations provide satisfactory evidence of your understanding of the program operation.
10.8
Program function explanations provide good evidence of your understanding of the program operation.
10.9
Program function explanations have been prepared with careful attention to detail and provide excellent evidence of your level of understanding of the program operation.
10.10
The output and input function allocations could have been described in your report.
10.11
The output and input function allocations are only described briefly and lack detail.
10.12
The output and input function allocations are described satisfactorily.
10.13
The output and input function allocations are described clearly and precisely.
10.14
The operation of the program is effective and error free.
10.15
The operation of the program is very effective in performing the required function.
10.16
The program is effectively interactive and user friendly.
10.17
The input/output features are not reliable.
10.18
The input/output features are appropriate and reliable.
10.19
You obviously have prior experience in programming. The introductory assignments have been embellished with graphics screen commands to provide good VDU enhancement.
11
Application of scientific knowledge and technical concepts
Technical aspects
('Pass' Threshold 70. Maximum 100 marks) (Chose one of the following)
11.1
Technical descriptions of the operation of this product are rather brief and omit some aspects of its
function. 60
11.2
Further research into the scientific or technical knowledge would have helped you overcome some of the difficulties you encountered in this project. 65
11.3
The implementation of this project was limited by the technical difficulties encountered, which are in advance of your current knowledge and skills. 85
11.4
Technical descriptions of the operation of this product are accurate and indicate a thorough knowledge of its function. 100
Scientific aspects
('Pass' Threshold 70. Maximum 100 marks) (Chose one of the following)
11.5
There is little evidence that relevant scientific knowledge or technical concepts have been applied in the design process. 50
11.6
There is some evidence that relevant scientific knowledge or technical concepts have been applied in the design process. 70
11.7
There is good evidence that relevant scientific knowledge or technical concepts have been applied in the design process. 90
11.8
There is excellent evidence that relevant scientific knowledge or technical concepts have been applied in the design process. 100
12
Quality of Manufacture and suitability of materials
('Pass' Threshold 210. Maximum 300 marks) (Chose one of the following)
(Chose one of the following)
12.1
The manufacture of your product reveals a lack of care in the selection and execution of appropriate methods of material manipulation. 180
12.2
The manufacture of your product reveals an inappropriate selection and execution of methods of material manipulation. 200
12.3
The manufacture of your product reveals appropriate selection of materials, however you should attempt to improve your materials processing skills. 210
12.4
This has not resulted in a good quality product. In particular take care with accurate cutting, assembly and finishing processes. 210
12.5
This has resulted in a product, which has an inappropriate prototype appearance. 215
12.6
The product does not appear to have been trialled for effective and reliable performance. 215
12.7
The product does not appear to function reliably. 215
12.8
The product functions adequately and appears reliable. 230
12.9
The product works perfectly and is effective in performing its required function. 230
12.10
The manufacture of your product reveals care in the selection and execution of appropriate methods of material manipulation. 240
12.11
The manufacture of your product reveals care in the selection and good execution of appropriate methods of material manipulation. 270
12.13
The manufacture of your product reveals care in the selection and excellent execution of appropriate methods of materials manipulation. 300
13
Self-Evaluation
('Pass' Threshold 70. Maximum 100 marks) (Chose one of the following)
13.1
The self-evaluation is superficial and ignores several factors that detract from the appropriateness of the solution. 60
13.2
The self-evaluation should acknowledge several factors which would influence any further development of this product should the opportunity present itself. 65
13.3
The self-evaluation is satisfactory and acknowledges several factors which would influence any further development of this product should the opportunity present itself. 75
13.4
The self-evaluation is good and acknowledges several factors which would influence any further development of this product should the opportunity present itself. 90
13.5
The self-evaluation is excellent and serves to confirm your understanding of the concepts involved. 100
14
Quality of design presentation Folder
The statements in sections 14.1 to 14.13 are to give specific advice and comment on aspects of the project. Summary marks are placed at the end of these comments.
Select appropriate statements from the sections 14.1 to 14.13 below and then select appropriate mark carrying statements from sections 14.14 to 14.17.
14.1
The use of photographs could have enhanced the presentation of your design folder.
14.2
The use of photographs has enhanced the presentation of your design folder.
14.3
Take more care with the presentation of your handwriting.
14.4
Using word processing techniques when appropriate can enhance the visual appearance of your report.
14.5
Word processing techniques have been used to advantage in your design report.
14.6
Make more use of sketching to aid and record the development of your ideas.
14.7
Sketches can be more informative when accompanied by explanatory notes, which describe form, function, and purpose.
14.8
The use of colour will often enhance the visual effect of your design.
14.9
Your attempts at freehand sketching still need your attention in future work.
14.10
The graphics illustrations are satisfactory and communicate the design appropriately.
14.11
Your graphics illustrations are very satisfactory and communicate the development of design to good effect. 14.12
Your graphics illustrations are good and enhance the communication of your design development.
14.13
You have used your graphic illustration skills to full advantage providing an excellent result.
('Pass' Threshold 70. Maximum 100 marks) (Chose one of the following)
14.14
The record of the design, construction and development of the product is incomplete. 50
14.15
A satisfactory record has been made of the construction and development of the product. 70
14.16
A careful record has been made of the construction and development of the product. 85
14.17
An excellent record has been made of the construction and development of the product. 100