Key Stage 3 Design and Technology

About KS3 Design and Technology

KS3 Design and Technology (D and T) blends creativity with problem-solving. Our 10-question quizzes provide instant feedback so learners in Years 7–9 can practise key ideas in short, focused bursts and spot any gaps. Topics include communicating ideas, materials and their properties, designing for users, food and nutrition, and the basics of textiles and product manufacture.

Start with the fundamentals of visual communication in Communicating Ideas, then explore how products are made in Resistant Materials. Build confidence with safe food preparation in Food, and round out your knowledge with fibres, fabrics and sustainability in Textiles.

Use the quizzes for homework, retrieval practice or pre-topic checks. Replaying a quiz after a day or two strengthens recall and helps you apply design thinking – from identifying user needs to evaluating prototypes – across the KS3 course.

See the official Government guidance: Design and technology programmes of study: key stage 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I revise D and T with these quizzes?

Mix topics and do short sessions – for example, one or two quizzes a day. Focus on any questions you miss, then replay those quizzes after a couple of days to strengthen memory.

Do these quizzes match the KS3 D and T curriculum?

Yes. They cover core knowledge and skills such as communicating ideas, materials and processes, food and nutrition, and textiles. They support classroom learning throughout Years 7–9.

Are the quizzes suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. Begin with communicating ideas and food basics, then move on to resistant materials and textiles. Instant feedback explains answers and suggests what to try next.

Author: Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)