This Design and technology video introduces teachers to building effective design criteria with their class, equipping them with the knowledge to guide children in setting purposeful, realistic goals for their design projects. It covers how to explore a design brief, identify user needs and constraints, and generate clear “must” statements to define success. Teachers are supported with strategies to encourage group collaboration, prioritisation of tasks, and opportunities for pupils to personalise their criteria.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and technology – Teacher videos for Designing. It simplifies the planning process, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to help children develop meaningful, achievable design criteria in the lesson and unit below.

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