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Perfect for retrieval, revision, or challenge tasks!
This Thinking Hard Challenge Grid uses PiXL’s higher-order strategies to help students deeply engage with specification content
Designed to stretch and challenge learners of all abilities, it’s perfect for starters, plenaries, cover work, independent study, or revision stations.
Example Tasks:
Reduce It – Strip information down to the essentials

Spot the Mistake – Identify and correct misconceptions

3.1.1 - New and emerging technologies
3.1.2 - Energy generation and storage
3.1.3 - Developments in new materials
3.1.4 - Systems approach to designing
3.1.5 - Mechanical devices
3.1.6 - Materials and their working properties
3.1.7 - Common specialist technical principles
3.2.1 - Selection of materials or components
3.2.2 - Forces and stresses
3.2.3 - Ecological and social footprint
3.2.4 - The six Rs
3.2.5 - Scales of production
3.2.6 - Sources and origins
3.3.1 - Investigation, primary and secondary data
3.3.2 - Environmental, social and economic challenge
3.3.3 - The work of others
3.3.4 - Design strategies
3.3.5 - Communication of design ideas
3.3.6 - Prototype development
3.3.7 - Selection of materials and components
3.3.8 - Tolerances
3.3.9 - Material management
3.3.10 - Specialist tools and equipment
3.3.11 - Quality control
Connect 4 – Link keywords and explain their relationship

Always/Sometimes/Never – Justify your reasoning

Apply It – Real-world scenario questions

One per specification point