Technology assessment criteria of 6th grade

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The student describes the problem, mentioning its relevance and investigates the problem, selecting information from some acknowledged sources and describes a way to test the product/solution against the design specification.

10 Points
The student explains the problem, mentioning its relevance and investigates the problem, selecting information from some acknowledged sources and describes a test to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

A: Investigate

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given.

The student states the problem and investigates the problem.

The student states the problem and investigates the problem, collecting information from sources. and lists some specifications.

The student describes the problem, mentioning its relevance and investigates the problem, selecting information from some acknowledged sources, and lists some specifications.

B: Design

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given.

The student generates one design, and makes some attempt to justify it.

The student generates a few designs, justifying the choice of one design and makes some attempt to justify it.

The student generates some designs, justifying the choice of one design and makes some attempt to justify this against the design specification.

The student generates a range of designs, justifying the choice of one design and evaluates it this against the design specification.

The student generates a range of feasible designs, justifying the choice of one design and evaluates it this against the design specification.

C: Plan

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given.

The student produces a plan that contains a few details of the steps and/or the resources required.

The student produces a plan that contains some details of the steps and includes resources and time.

The student produces a plan that contains a number of logical steps that describe the use of resources and time.

The student produces a plan that contains a number of logical steps that describe the use of resources and time, and makes some attempt to evaluate the plan.

The student produces a plan that contains a number of logical steps that describe the use of resources and time, evaluating the plan.

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D: Create

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given.

The student considers the plan and creates at least part of a product/solution.

The student considers the plan and uses techniques and equipment to create a product/solution.

The student uses appropriate techniques and equipment, following the plan and mentions any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution.

The student uses appropriate techniques and equipment, and follows the plan, justifying any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution.

The student uses appropriate techniques and equipment and follows the plan, justifying any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution of appropriate quality.

E: Evaluate

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given.

The student evaluates the product/solution or his or her own performance and makes some attempt to test the product/solution.

The student evaluates the product/solution and his or her own performance, and makes some attempt to test the product/solution.

The student evaluates the product/solution and his or her own performance, and suggests ways in which these could be improved, testing the product/solution to evaluate it against the design specification.

The student evaluates the product/solution in an objective manner based on the results of testing, and provides an evaluation of his or her own performance, and provides an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

The student evaluates the success of the product/solution in an objective manner based on the results of testing, and the views of the intended users, providing an evaluation of his or her own performance, and suggests improvements, providing an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment. The student consistently displays a satisfactory standard in personal engagement (motivation, independence, general positive attitude) and in team work (attitudes towards safety, cooperation and respect for others).

F: Attitudes in Technology

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given.

The student occasionally displays a satisfactory standard in personal engagement (motivation, independence, general positive attitude) or in team work (attitudes towards safety, cooperation and respect for others).

The student sometimes displays a satisfactory standard in personal engagement (motivation, independence, general positive attitude) and in team work (attitudes towards safety, cooperation and respect for others).

The student frequently displays a satisfactory standard in personal engagement (motivation, independence, general positive attitude) and in team work (attitudes towards safety, cooperation and respect for others).

The student often displays a satisfactory standard in personal engagement (motivation, independence, general positive attitude) and in team work (attitudes towards safety, cooperation and respect for others).

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