June 13, 14, 17, 26

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Now, let's move on to EVALUATE - Criterion E (maximum 6)

1.Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
2.Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

To get a 6 the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution considering the results of testing, and the views of the user. The student evaluates their own performance at some stages of the design cycle and considers improvements. The student considers the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

1. Open your Investigation and locate your questionnaire. Show your 3-D castle to 5 people and ask them to answer your questionnaire.

2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your castle could be improved.

3. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate  AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 5 paragraphs here).

4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Did you meet your unit goal? Explain. (If you completed a 3-D castle you were successful. Remember the impact of the 3-D castle is that if we understand the past we can build a better future.This sense of awareness will  help make the world a better place;-)

IB Learner Profile - Reflective

Learning objectives - The student will: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification, suggest improvements, reflect on their performance and identify parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

June 12

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Year 8, let's finish up with the Creates today.

You need to have the following:
   1) a 3-D castle made with Trimble SketchUp,
   2) a process journal that includes print screens,
   3) a paragraph explaining if your plan worked, and
   4) a paragraph explaining any modifications you made.  If you did not make any modifications, please write a sentence saying that you did not make any modifications. (I did not make any modifications to my Design or Plan.)

IBO Learner Profile:  Knowledgeable

Learning objective: The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; create a product/solution of appropriate quality.