Middle School Tech Ed Standards

ND CTE Standards

Technology Education Targeted Benchmarks
Standard 10: Problem Solving

TEC-MS.10.F Identify a malfunction in a technological system by using troubleshooting as a problem-solving method.

Content:  Introduction to Technology

Grade Level:  6

TEC-MS.10.F:  Troubleshooting is a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system.

Score 4.0

Not attainable at this grade level

Sample Activities

Score 3.0

The student:

• follows the steps of the problem solving model to design a workable solution to a real world design.
• applies the problem solving model to other situations the student may encounter

Well-functioning model

2.5

No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score 2.0

There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student:

• lists and defines the steps of the problem solving model

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes.

Problem Solving Model

1.  Identify the problem
2. Brainstorm solutions
3. Build solution
4. Test solution
5. Redesign or implement

1.5

Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0

With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.

0.5

With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.

Score 0.0

Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.