Design & Problem Solving
Points accumulated
Technology Modules (20%) (Average of all modules)
Must achieve a grade of 80 and above for credit
Documentation
(60%) All sections complete
Need Statement
(10 points total)
(A) No statement
0
(B) Brief statement some what relevant
6
(C) Complete and relevant
10
Design Brief / Specifications
(10 points total)
(A) No brief or specifications
0
(B) Brief included no specifications
6
(C) Brief and specifications included
10
Investigation & Research
(20 points total)
(A) No evidence of investigation or research
0
(B) Some research with evidence of reading but lacks 10
depth
(C) Evidence of good research and that student has
20
acquired knowledge about the nature of the problem and
what others have done to solve similar problems.
Generate Alternative solutions
(20 points total)
(A) No solutions generated
0
(B) Only one or two solutions generated
10
(C) Several possible solutions generated
20
Choose a Solution
(20 points total)
(A) Only one solution considered
0
(B) Two solutions generated, only one seriously
8
considered
(C) At least three solutions generated but reasons for 10
rejecting alternatives unclear
(D) At least three solutions generated and two seriously 15
considered with reasons stated for rejecting alternatives
(E) At least four solutions generated and three solutions 20
seriously considered, good reasons for rejected alternatives
clearly stated.
Developmental Work
(20 points total)
(A) Little evidence of developmental work
0
(B) Some developmental work of average quality
8
(C) Good quality developmental work, including
15
sketches, dimensioned drawings, and models where
appropriate
(D) High quality sketches, drawings, renderings & models
with attention to aesthetics, materials and assembly
20
Modeling & Prototyping
(20 points total)
(A) No model made
(B) Model developed with fair aesthetics and
craftsmanship
(C) Quality model with good aesthetics, attention to
craftsmanship and detail
0
10
20
Total Points =
100
X
20
Totals
Testing & Evaluation
(10 points total)
(A) No evaluation written
0
(B) Poor evaluation with little thought or intelligent 3
comment or containing unjustified self-congratulation
(C) An evaluation including self-criticism and little 5
insight
(D) Good evaluation including self-criticism where
8
appropriate. Possible suggestions about alternatives which,
if followed, could lead to improvements to project
(E) Good evaluation including self-criticism where
10
appropriate. Detailed reasons given for the success of the
project or details given of the modifications or alterations
which would ensure a successful conclusion.
Redesign & Implementation (10 points total)
(A) No suggestions
0
(B) A few suggestions no evidence of any real thought 5
involved
(C) Several suggestions with evidence and explanation 10
Project Work (10 %)
(A) Very poor work, no evidence of craftsmanship or no
evidence of any work
0
(B) Generally poor work with little craftsmanship shown
20
(C) An average amount of work complete but with little
care or craftsmanship shown
40
(D) Average amount of work with several examples of
attention to detail
60
(E) Good quality work including realistic choice and use
of materials where appropriate. Room for some
improvement
80
(F) Evidence of thorough work appropriate to time
allotted. Construction complete with attention to detail
100
Time Management &
Class Presentations
Final Grade:
(10 %)
0-100 Points
Total Points =
100
X
60
Total Points =
100
X
10
Total Points =
100
X
10