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    Art and Design GCSE

    Sustained Investigation

    What Sustained Investigation means in Art and Design GCSE, as defined for AQA.

    Definition of Sustained Investigation

    A prolonged, in-depth exploration of a theme, idea, or material, showing rigorous testing and development.
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    Using Sustained Investigation in the exam

    Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.

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