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= Introduction = The testing, evaluation and modification sheet are the last three sheets that you need to add to your portfolio, it is important to remember not to rush these sheets at the end, but plan for them, designing tests that you can conduct, using your flow diagram and feedback, using your specifications to evaluate against. Remember that you are testing and evaluating your //**prototype product**// not your project. = Tests and checks = Devise tests to check your product against all aspects of the specification. Show the results clearly.
 * Testing your product, you should do this several times during the making of your project, from the artwork onwards, keep photographic evidence and a commentary of what you are testing for and what the results are, and if steps are needed to rectify a problem, what are they.
 * The final testing of your product/s, does it do the job that you set out to do - yes/no? Comment on the results. Provide your evidnece in the form of tables or charts.
 * Testing your product/s, have all the fitting and fixtures been added correctly? Is there enough space leaflets?, products being sold?, Have you cut the material out correctly, if not why not? etc. Once again keep photographic evidence and a commentary of what you are testing for and what the results are, and if steps are needed to rectify a problem, what are they.
 * The testing of your finished graphic product conduct is to conduct a user trial, ask users to feedback on aesthetics (how it looks), functionality and userability. You could use a PIM (positive, interesting, minus) sheet to collect data.
 * Observe your user trial, how are the users using the product. (Take photos)

These categories may help you to plan your testing thoroughly:
 * Are your tests Objective / Subjective?
 * Do they produce measurable data / Attitudinal – opinion?
 * Do they need to be done in the classroom/workshop/home?
 * Are your tests destructive / non-destructive?
 * Is your test of high importance / low importance?
 * Remember that the aim of your testing is to assess how well the product meets its specification.
 * Show tests and test results. Explain clearly.
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= Evaluation =
 * Write out your product specifications once again with the headings and answer each one in turn. Ask yourself the following questions:
 * Does it do what you intended it to do?
 * Does it answer the design brief and the final product specification?
 * How well did you use the resources available to you when manufacturing your product? Did you use them appropriately?
 * You should include some statements about the following resources: time, materials, tools, equipment, processes, production methods.
 * Evaluate the testing you carried out, providing clear evidence that you have carried out detailed testing, Explain what the test results show. Get your market group to test your product by putting it into use. Explain what their views tell you about the success of your product.
 * Showing planning (manufacturing schedule) and the conclusions that you arrived at about your product.
 * Be critical, be fair and above all, be honest.

= Resources = Link to textbook pages taken from GCSE Design and Technology for Edexcel Graphic Products by Jon Attwood Published by Heinemann 2002

Use sketches to explain which parts of your design need to be modified as a result of your testing and evaluation. Focus in on specific parts of your product for modification, not the whole product in general. Remember to include a bibliography at the end of your folder.
 * Do NOT include modifications at the end of the project - the NEW specifications do not include it and you will NOT get any marks for it **
 * Modifications**


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