Sunday, February 6, 2011

February 7,11


Year 10 - Take a few minutes to take a small quiz to check your understanding;-)  
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2950603.html


Finish your designs today then begin on the investigation.

INVESTIGATE - Criterion A  Maximum 6 points
1.  Identify the Problem
     Students identify the problem to be solved.
     - evaluate the importance of the problem for life, society and the environment
     - outline the design brief

What is a design brief? Click here

According to the assessment rubric . . .
To get a 1/2: The student states the problem.
To get a 3/4: The student describes the problem, mentioning its relevance.
To get a 5/6: The student explains the problem, discussing its relevance.

Now, look at this vocabulary: states, describes, explains. How are they different?
Look at these words: mentioning, discussing. How are they different?

MYP definitions:
Describe: To give a detailed account
Explain: To give a clear account including causes and reasons or mechanisms.
Discuss: To give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors and comparisons of alternative hypotheses.

*Note - According to the IBO:  Design Brief - The student’s response to the challenge, showing how they intend to solve the problem they have been presented with. This will guide their investigation as they work to develop a more detailed design specification.


Learning objective: The student will evaluate the importance of the problem for life, society and the environment. 


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