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K–12 Standards

Design and Modeling (399120): Grades 6-8 (2024)

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Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs/wants.1.0

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    Evaluating problems for constraints.1.1

    1. 1

      Evaluate problems to identify constraints.1.1.1

    2. 2

      Use engineering processes to identify qualitative and quantitative problem criteria.1.1.2

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    Evaluate solutions using qualitative and quantitative methods.1.2

    1. 1

      Use mathematical processes to evaluate solutions.1.2.1

    2. 2

      Compare solutions to societal needs and wants. 1.2.2

Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.2.0

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    Design solutions to complex problems.2.1

    1. 1

      Use qualitative and quantitative methods to design solutions to problems.2.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify design solutions and use engineering methods to determine feasibility.2.1.2

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    Analyze simple problems through the engineering process.2.2

    1. 1

      Critically analyze simple solutions to real world problems.2.2.1

    2. 2

      Compare simple solutions to design a more complex solution.2.2.2

Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.3

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    Critically analyze criteria and constrains of a design solution.3.1

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      Prioritize criteria related to design solutions.3.1.1

    2. 2

      Determine solution constraints. 3.1.2

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    Evaluate solutions in relation to criteria and constraints.3.2

    1. 1

      Use engineering processes to evaluate solutions that account for cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics.3.2.1

    2. 2

      Use engineering processes to evaluate solutions that account for social, cultural, and environmental impacts.3.2.2

Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.4.0

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    Model complex real-world problems.4.1

    1. 1

      Create computer simulations that model engineering solutions.4.1.1

    2. 2

      Evaluate the effective use of models to simulate real-world problems.4.1.2

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    Evaluate proposed solutions using models.4.2

    1. 1

      Apply constraints to models to investigate the impact of proposed solutions.4.2.1

    2. 5

      Use quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate solutions.4.2.5

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Design and Modeling

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