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Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing
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Let's discuss Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing. It requires you to explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem. Can someone tell me why this is important?
It helps us understand the problem we are trying to solve, right?
Exactly! Understanding the problem is crucial. This leads us to analyze existing solutions. Student_2, can you think of a product that did not meet a need successfully?
Maybe those first smartphones were not good for battery life.
Great example! When you analyze existing products, you learn what to improve. Now, can anyone summarize the key elements of this criterion?
We need to justify the solution, prioritize research, analyze current products, and develop a design brief!
Exactly! Remember this with the acronym J-PAD: Justify, Prioritize, Analyze, Develop.
To recap, Criterion A helps you ask the right questions to develop a strong foundation for your project.
Criterion B: Developing Ideas
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Now let's move to Criterion B: Developing Ideas. What do you think this involves?
Creating new ideas based on what we researched?
Exactly! You need to develop feasible and creative ideas that relate to your researched problem. Student_1, what might be a good way to present these ideas?
Using sketches or CAD models!
Correct! Presenting your ideas clearly is key. Can anyone share why planning materials are important?
They help us organize our thoughts and show how weβll develop the product step by step!
Right! The more organized your approach, the smoother your project will go. Remember the phrase: Plan, Create, Deliverβwhat does this pertain to?
The process of Developing Ideas!
Exactly! Let's recap: Criterion B emphasizes creativity, feasibility, and clear planning.
Criterion C: Creating the Solution
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Next, we're discussing Criterion C: Creating the Solution. Why is following a logical plan important?
It helps us ensure we use the right materials and keep our project organized.
Exactly! Following your plan ensures that you create a functional product. Student_2, can you give an example of a time you had to adapt your plan?
Once, I needed to switch materials mid-project because my first choice broke.
Great example! Adaptability is key in problem-solving. What's the focus of the innovation in Criterion C?
Using emerging technologies like CAD and IoT tools!
Exactly! As you create, remember the acronym F-PED: Follow, Plan, Execute, Develop for executing your projects.
To summarize, Criterion C is all about the execution of your designβmake it count!
Criterion D: Evaluating
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Finally, let's talk about Criterion D: Evaluating. What do we need to do here?
We test our solution and see how it meets the design specifications!
Exactly! Testing is crucial. Can anyone think of other elements we need to evaluate?
We need to suggest improvements based on our tests!
Right! And we can't forget reflecting on the impact of our work. Student_2, why is this reflection important?
So we can see how our solution affects people or the environment!
Exactly! Ethical and social considerations are vital. Remember I-E-P: Impact, Evaluate, Propose for remembering this criterion. Let's recap: Criterion D is about testing, improving, and reflecting on your design.
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In MYP Year 5 Design, students are assessed on four key criteria: Inquiring and Analysing, Developing Ideas, Creating the Solution, and Evaluating. Each criterion focuses on different aspects of the design cycle, encouraging students to employ innovation and technology while solving real-world problems.
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In the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), Design is an engaging subject aimed at developing students' problem-solving abilities through research and innovative thinking. In Year 5, four key assessment criteria guide students in creating functional solutions that are informed by technology and innovation:
Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing
Students must explain the necessity of a solution to a problem, prioritize research, analyze existing products, and create a comprehensive design brief.
Criterion B: Developing Ideas
This criterion requires students to formulate creative and practical ideas based on their research, culminating in detailed technical drawings or prototypes.
Criterion C: Creating the Solution
Students showcase their technical skills to produce a functional product, adhering to a logical plan and modifying as necessary to match their design specifications.
Criterion D: Evaluating
Here, students develop tests to evaluate the solution's effectiveness against initial specifications, propose improvements, and reflect on the solution's broader impact on society and the environment.
Through mastery of these criteria, students prepare to tackle real-world challenges and engage in the realms of technology and innovation, cultivating essential skills for future endeavors.
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Overview of Assessment Criteria
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Each design project is assessed using four criteria, each scored from 0 to 8, for a total possible score of 32 points. These criteria guide both teaching and learning, helping students understand what high-quality work looks like.
Detailed Explanation
In this section, we learn that all design projects in MYP Year 5 are evaluated based on four different criteria. Each of these criteria can earn a student a score between 0 and 8, which means that the maximum score for a project can be 32 points. These criteria serve as a roadmap for both teachers and students, showing what is needed for high-quality work. This structured assessment ensures that students know what to focus on to achieve the best results in their design projects.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this like a cooking competition, where judges have a checklist of qualities they are looking for in a dish, such as taste, presentation, and originality. Just like in that competition, the structured assessment criteria help students know exactly what the 'judges' (teachers) are looking for in their design projects.
Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing
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Objective: Students should be able to explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem and identify and prioritize primary and secondary research to develop a detailed design brief.
Key Elements:
1. Explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem.
2. Identify and prioritize research to help develop a clear understanding of the context.
3. Analyse similar existing products to inspire and inform the design.
4. Develop a detailed design brief that outlines the purpose, requirements, and context of the solution.
Detailed Explanation
Criterion A focuses on two main tasks: students must explain why a solution is needed and how they will go about finding the information required to create that solution. This involves identifying which research will be most helpful (both primary, like surveys, and secondary, like articles) and examining similar products that already exist. Finally, students will create a design brief that provides a comprehensive overview of what they plan to achieve, including the purpose and context of their design project.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you are a detective trying to solve a mystery. First, you need to figure out what happened (justifying the need for a solution) and then gather clues (conducting research). After understanding the context, you might look at past cases similar to yours (analyzing existing products) to solve the mystery effectively. Your 'design brief' in this scenario would be a report summarizing your understanding and plan for solving the case.
Criterion B: Developing Ideas
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Objective: Students should be able to develop feasible, creative ideas that are informed by research and presented clearly through a series of drawings, models, or prototypes.
Key Elements:
1. Develop design specifications based on analysis of the research.
2. Develop a range of ideas that are creative and suitable to the problem.
3. Present the chosen design in detail using appropriate technical drawings, CAD tools, or 3D models.
4. Create accurate planning materials that outline the process of developing the product or solution.
Detailed Explanation
In Criterion B, students are expected to take their research findings and convert them into practical ideas. They must create specifications that detail what their design will achieve. They should then brainstorm various creative solutions and decide which one to pursue. Once they have a final design in mind, they need to communicate this idea clearly through drawings or models, and draft a plan that outlines the stages of their project development, ensuring everything is detailed and methodical.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a group of students planning a school event, like a fair. First, they need to identify what the event should achieve (their specifications). They might brainstorm several themes (creative ideas), decide on a final theme, and make posters (technical drawings) to communicate what the event will look like. Finally, they will create a timeline or checklist of tasks leading up to the event (planning materials) to ensure everything happens smoothly.
Criterion C: Creating the Solution
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Objective: Students should demonstrate technical skills in making a product and follow a logical plan to produce a functional solution that meets the design specifications.
Key Elements:
1. Construct a logical plan for creating the solution, including materials and resources.
2. Demonstrate excellent technical skills and craftsmanship.
3. Follow the plan to create the solution, making necessary modifications where needed.
4. Ensure the final solution is functional and meets the specifications outlined earlier.
Detailed Explanation
Criterion C emphasizes the importance of bringing ideas to life. Students need to create a detailed plan that specifies what materials and resources they will use. They must demonstrate their technical abilitiesβmaking sure that their craftsmanship is high quality. As they work on their project, they need to adhere closely to their plan, but also be ready to make adjustments if something isn't working as expected. Ultimately, the goal is to deliver a product that not only looks good on paper but is also practical and meets the original design requirements.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a chef preparing a complicated dish. They start with a recipe (logical plan) and must gather all necessary ingredients (materials), paying close attention to cooking techniques (technical skills). As they cook, they may taste and adjust the seasoning (making modifications) to ensure the dish turns out perfectly, meeting the expectations set out in the recipe (functional solution).
Criterion D: Evaluating
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Objective: Students should be able to test and evaluate their solution against the design specifications and reflect on its impact and future improvements.
Key Elements:
1. Design tests to evaluate the success of the solution.
2. Evaluate the success of the solution against the original design specifications.
3. Explain how the solution could be improved and enhanced.
4. Reflect on the impact of the solution on the target audience or environment.
Detailed Explanation
Criterion D revolves around the evaluation phase after the product is created. Here, students need to develop tests that can measure how well their solution performs according to the design specifications. They should analyze whether their project achieved what it set out to do and think about potential upgrades or improvements for the future. Lastly, students must consider the broader impact of their work, evaluating how it affects the users, the environment, and the community.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a filmmaker screening their movie. They gather audience feedback (design tests) to see how well the film resonates with viewers (evaluate success). After listening to critiques, they consider what aspects could be refined for future films (improvement). Additionally, they might reflect on how their story contributes to important social issues (impact on audience or environment).
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Key Concepts
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Inquiring and Analysing: Understanding the need for a solution and conducting research.
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Developing Ideas: Generating creative ideas and presenting them clearly.
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Creating the Solution: Executing the design plan and demonstrating technical skills.
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Evaluating: Assessing the solution and reflecting on its impact.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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A student creating a prototype of a solar-powered water heater to address the need for clean water in remote areas.
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Developing a mobile app that helps users track their carbon footprint to promote environmental awareness.
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π΅ Rhymes Time
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Find a need, then draw and sketch, build it strong, make it fetch!
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a young inventor, Anna, who faced a big problem: how to keep her drinks cold on hot days. She researched, sketched ideas, built a prototype, and then tested it, making adjustments until her invention was perfectβjust like the design criteria!
π§ Other Memory Gems
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I-P-C-E for the assessment criteria: Inquiring, Prototyping, Creating, Evaluating.
π― Super Acronyms
J-PAD
- Justify
- Prioritize
- Analyze
- Develop for Criterion A.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Assessment Criteria
Definition:
Frameworks used to evaluate student performance across various segments of a project.
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Term: Design Brief
Definition:
A document outlining the purpose, requirements, and context of the design solution.
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Term: Technical Drawings
Definition:
Detailed representations of a proposed design, often created using CAD tools.
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Term: Prototype
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An early sample or model of a product used to test and validate ideas.
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Term: Feasibility
Definition:
The practicality and viability of a proposed idea or solution.
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Term: Evaluation
Definition:
The process of assessing a solution's effectiveness and making recommendations for improvement.