EVALUATE: (Maximum 6)

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.

Students are also expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

Objectives:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 5

At the end of the first year, students should be able to:

At the end of the second year, students should be able to:

At the end of the third year, students should be able to:

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

Students evaluate the product/solution

• carry out or follow tests, with guidance, to compare the product/solution against the design specification

• carry out tests to compare the product/solution against the design specification

• carry out tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification

• consider the success (and/or failure) of the product/solution based on testing, their own views and the views of the intended user

• consider the success (and/or failure) of the product/solution in an objective manner based on testing, their own views and the views of the intended user

• evaluate the success of the product/solution in an objective manner based on testing, their own views and the views of the intended user

• consider, with guidance, the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or on society

• consider the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or on society

• evaluate the impact of the product/solution on individuals and on society

• explain, with guidance, how the product/solution could be improved.

 

• explain how the product/solution could be improved.

Students evaluate their use of the design cycle

 

• reflect on their performance at each stage of the design cycle

• evaluate their performance at each stage of the design cycle

• identify and describe the parts they found easy and the parts that proved difficult. With guidance, suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

• identify the parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

• suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

 

Assessment:



  MYP1 / Grade 6 MYP 2 / Grade 7 MYP 3 /Grade 8 MYP 4-5 / Grade 9-10
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.
1-2 The student considers the success of the product/solution or his or her own performance. The student states the problem. The student investigates the problem, collecting information from sources. The student lists some specifications.
3-4 The student considers the success of the product/solution and his or her own performance and suggests ways in which these could be improved. The student compares the final product/solution against the design specification The student considers the success of the product/solution and his or her own performance and suggests ways in which these could be improved. The student tests the product/solution to compare it against the design specification. The student describes the problem, mentioning its relevance. The student investigates the problem, selecting and analysing information from some acknowledged sources. The student describes a test to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.
5-6 The student considers the success of the product/solution based on the results of testing, their own views and the views of the intended users. The student provides an evaluation of his or her own performance at each stage of the design cycle and suggests improvements. The student provides an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or our community The student considers the success of the product/solution based on the results of testing, their own views and the views of the intended users. The student provides an evaluation of his or her own performance at each stage of the design cycle and suggests improvements. The student provides an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on individuals and/or on society The student explains the problem, discussing its relevance. The student critically investigates the problem, evaluating information from a broad range of appropriate, acknowledged sources. The student describes detailed methods for appropriate testing to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification

When you evaluate you should:

  • compare the product/solution to the original need
  • assess the aesthetic and practical qualities of the product/solution\
  • suggest ways of improving the fit and quality of the product/solution
  • assess the efficiency of the process and suggest ways of improving it
  • reflect on your own involvement at every stage of the design process
  • recognize the possible cultural dimensions of the project
  • reflect on your overall performance and, where relevant, that of the group.

Some questions you may want to ask: (Note you will not need to ask all theses questions for each project).

  • How would you assess the quality of the final product?
  • How effective is your project in meeting the aim?
  • Make comments on the process of production.
  • How closely does the project meet the original design specification?
  • What were the changes you made? Why?
  • How well did you employ your time, both in and out of class?
  • Make comments on your own motivation, general attitude and confidence.
  • How well did you work without direct supervision?
  • What did others think of your project?
  • How could you improve your project?
  • Identify pfoblems you encountered and what you did to overcome them.
  • How much did the final product vary from the original design? Explain.
  • What did you learn from the experience?

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  • judge the effectiveness of the product/solution as compared to the original need ( does it work, is it safe, effective, look good? )
  • judge the quality of the product/solution as compared to the original need ( is it safe, ecenomical, easy to use? )
  • assess the efficiency of the process ( how have I used my time? future improvements )
  • suggest ways to improve the product/solution ( size, colour, fit/finish )
  • reflect on the social significance of the product/solution: / reflect on the local and global impact of the product ( is it useful to others, could it be commercially produced? )
  • make a self-assessment ( what have I learnt, how ca I improve? )
  • consider the information revealed through product testing or performance evaluation by others.