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FINISHING THE FINAL TASK
Building a bridge
The project will be more motivating if it is carried out in a workshop
and the information is distributed more widely. Students will put
more into it if the reports, videos or photos of their models are
going to be displayed, for example on posters, in a blog, or on the
Internet. Likewise, if it is possible, bring in people from outside the
class to look at the videos.
These people could be other students, teachers or people in the
industry.
Below is a list of the key aspects of the task that will be part of the
assessment. The assessment itself will vary according to the type
of students you have or your specific objectives.
One possible template for assessing this project could be as
follows:
0: Not achieved
1: Achieved at a basic level
2: A very good effort
3: Excellent
0 1 2 3
REPORT
Well-structured and with a clear index listing of the contents of the report.
Includes a description of the bridge which specifies the structural type.
Lists and explains the technical qualities of the bridge (length, width, weight, height, etc.)
Includes an explanation of the structural elements and their function.
Uses appropriate and clear terminology.
The language, writing style and organisation of the text are appropriate.
VIDEO
Contains an introduction to the project.
Includes an explanation of how the student carried out the project, the difficulties encountered and the way
these were resolved.
Includes a test of the bridge’s resistance at all points when adding weight until it collapses.
Students describe the conclusions of the project and carry out a self-assessment based on the objectives they
were set.
