TEC-MS.09.mod

TEC Standards LogoMiddle School (TEC) Targeted Standards
Standard 9 Engineering Design:
Integrate engineering design.

TEC-MS.09.mod Module Score for Engineering Design.

Modules which address this standard - May include - Creative Problem Solving, Robots, Plastics and Polymers

*Some Modules may not be available at all Middle Schools

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

  • I can identify sound, touch, and ultrasonic sensors
  • I can define the word robot and give examples of different types of robots
  • I can define a problem and learn various methods of problem solving.
  • I can define brainstorming.
  • I can define serendipity
  • I can explain the difference between an element and a compound.

Reasoning Targets

  • I can recognize the importance of robotics in modern manufacturing
  • I can identify advantages and disadvantages of robots
  • I can explain the terms atom and molecule and give an example of each.

Skills (Performance) Targets

  • I can explore the history of robotics using software programs
  • I can use a computer program to manipulate a robotic arm
  • I can apply the steps of a problem-solving model to develop a solution.

Product Targets

  • I can create a robotic program using three different sensors and the NXT brick.
  • I can create a robotic program that can detect various colors.
  • I can use the injection molder to form polyethylene and polystyrene and compare the properties of the two.
  • I can create an absorption polymer.

Proficiency Scale

Score   Description Assessed Evidence
4.0

Demonstrates understanding of grade level standards consistently and independently.

  • Displays a very high quality
  • Performs with a 100%  accuracy
  • Applies the learning very  accurately
  • Meets expectations on all standards
  •  Perfect Marks on performance assessments
  •  Perfect  marks on  all of the module paper work or enrichment activities.
  • 100% on Post Test
  3.5 In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0

Demonstrates understanding of grade level standards consistently and independently.

  •  Displays high quality
  •  Performs with high accuracy
  • Applies the learning accurately
  •  Meets expectations on most standards
  •  High Marks on performance assessments
  •  High marks on nearly all of the module paper work or enrichment activities.
  • 90-99% on Post Test
  2.5 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0

Demonstrates partial understanding of grade level standards with or without support.

  • Displays basic quality
  • Performs with inconsistent accuracy
  • Applies the learning at a basic level
  • Partially meets expectations on all standards
  • Mix of upper marks on performance assessments.
  • High marks on nearly all of the module paper work and enrichment activities.
  • 80 -89% on Post Test.
  1.5 The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0

Demonstrates minimal understanding and does not meet grade level standards, even with support.

  • Displays limited quality
  • Performs with limited accuracy
  • Applies the learning at a minimal level
  • Does not meet expectations on some standards
  •  Mix of middle marks on performance assessments.
  • Mix of middle marks on nearly all of the module paper work and enrichment activities.
  • 70-79%on Post Test.
  0.5 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0 Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill.  

Resources

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