Friday, June 21, 2013

 
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Year 9, you rock.  Now let's continue . . .


 How about creating a graph from a questionnaire.  This will help you with next year's evaluation.

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Where are you?


 
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Year 9, Let's have a little fun this morning.

Below is a link that will teach you how to remove the background from pictures with word and insert a different background.


Thursday, June 20, 2013

June 20

Next is the Evaluate
EVALUATE (Criterion E) Maximum 6

1.Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.

2.Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

3.To get a 6 the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution considering the results of testing, and the views of the user. The student evaluates their own performance at some stages of the design cycle and considers improvements. The student considers the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

Let's talk about what this means, then we'll get started!

1. Print the questionnaire (that you created in the Investigate) and show your business card to 5 people and ask them to answer your questionnaire.
2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your business card could be improved. (Use phrases like: Based on my feedback I can conclude . . .)
3. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate (yes, evaluate the Evaluate . . .) AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 5 paragraphs here).
4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. (In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Explain. Relate back to the Area of Interaction.) Remember this is the final paragraph of your research project. It should finalize the project.

Any questions, please raise your hand and I will be happy to help you.

Evaluate Due Date -  June 20  end of class.

IB Learner Profile - Reflective

Learning objectives: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification, suggest improvements, reflect on their performance and identify parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

June 6

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Year 9, now it's time to CREATE (Criterion D).

Use your chosen design and plan to create a business card of appropriate quality using the resources available.

 1. Open a Document and title it "Process Journal". You are to document the steps that you take to create your business card.  In diary style include the date and the period and say what you did in class that day.  Include print screens.

When you have finished creating your business cards

2. Write a paragraph reflecting on the process of creating your business card and stating any modifications you made to your original design. (Was your design detailed enough? Did you make any modifications? Why?)

It should take you 1 period to create your business card.                    Due Date June 14.

IBO Learner Profile:  Knowledgeable

Learning objective: The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; follow the plan to produce the product/solution with minimal guidance; review the plan and explain any changes to the plan (when necessary); create a product/solution of appropriate quality.