Question 1

This question is about materials used to make bicycles. Table 3 shows information about two materials used to make bicycle frames.

Evaluate the use of aluminium alloy and of bamboo for making bicycle frames. Use Table 3.

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To "evaluate" means you must consider both the good and bad points of each option and then make a concluding judgement.
1.  Structure your answer by discussing each material separately, or by comparing them point-by-point (e.g., compare strength, then mass, then cost, etc.).
2.  For each point you make, you MUST quote data from Table 3 as evidence.
3.  Consider properties important for a bike frame: strength (higher is better), mass (lower is better), cost, lifespan, and environmental impact (raw material and disposal).
4.  For each material, identify its pros and cons based on these properties.
5.  Finish with a conclusion that states which material you think is better overall and briefly justify your choice based on the most important factors.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this AQA GCSE question?

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✗ Only discussing one material.
✗ Not using data from the table to support points.
✗ Listing points without comparing them (e.g., "Aluminium is strong. Bamboo has a long lifespan.").
✗ Not providing a justified conclusion at the end.

This question is about materials used to make bicycles. Table 3 shows information about two materials used to make bicycle frames.

Evaluate the use of aluminium alloy and of bamboo for making bicycle frames. Use Table 3.

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