Pupils needing extra support:

• Could use the Resource: TinkerCAD controls to identify and practise key tools for creating, resizing and positioning shapes, supporting independent use of the software.
• Could use a highlighter to draw around the shapes on their sketch to identify which basic forms are needed before building the CAD model.
• Could simplify the design by using fewer shapes or avoiding holes to reduce cognitive load while still meeting the success criteria.
• Could copy one of the models shown in the Pupil video: Designing on Tinkercad.

Pupils working at greater depth:

• Should reinforce their model by adding wide bases and triangulation in several appropriate places and explaining why these modifications improve strength and stability.
• Should create more complex composite shapes by combining shapes and holes to refine the accuracy of their design.
• Could use the notes tool to label parts of the model with material choices or explanations of how features work.