Pupils needing extra support

Could break up the activity to make it feel more manageable by completing the making stages one at a time and reviewing with the teacher before moving on; could work in pairs or small groups as a production line and switch stations; could use verbal and visual prompts, such as photographs and video clips taken through lesson 3–4 to support the final evaluation.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should be encouraged to achieve a high-quality finish which is sanded down, accurate with no gaps and secured effectively; could be used as ‘construction assistants’ to support the rest of the class or an assigned pupil if they finish their truss bridge ahead of schedule; should explain in detail the status of their finished truss bridge when using the Resource: Truss bridge final evaluation.