Time 4 Design
MYP1 – Evaluating – Criterion D
At the end of year 1, students should be able to:
i. outline simple, relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution
ii. outline the success of the solution against the design specification
iii. outline how the solution could be improved
iv. outline the impact of the solution on the client/target audience
Notes for criterion D
Product testing: This is a stage in the design process where versions of products (for example, prototypes) are tested against the design need (specification), applied to the context and presented to the end-user or target audience. These tests may include the collection and analysis of data.
Strand i. outline simple, relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution
Mark Band
7-8
i) outline simple, relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution
What Does This Look Like in Student’s Work?
Fully describes some (2-3) product testing methods that have been used (i.e. clearly describe who the testing was completed by; how many people; what questions were asked; what actions were performed; etc.)
Product tests provide relevant (useful) feedback/data (both qualitative and quantitative) that will help prove the success of the product.
Testing results are summarised.
i) outlines simple, relevanttesting methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution
Strand ii. outline the success of the solution against the design specification
When critically evaluating the success of a solution, students must objectively judge the solution against the specifications. This objective evaluation comes from analysing the data gathered by carrying out the tests designed.
Students must analyse this data and make conclusions that identify strengths and weaknesses of the solution, along with opportunities for furtherdevelopment.
Mark Band
7-8
ii) outline the success of the solution against the design specification
What Does This Look Like in Student’s Work?
With guidance the student carefully considers the Design Specification and clearly indicates whether or not they were successful in meeting each success criterion.
The conclusions that the student reaches for each specification is based on relevant, effective testing methods, which are clearlydescribed and referred to through evidence that prove his/her level of success.
The student clearly indicates overall whether or not they felt that they were successful in the creation of their final product In a concisemanner identifying strengths and weaknesses of the solution.
ii) outlines the success of the solution against the design specification based on authentic product testing
Strand iii. outline how the solution could be improved
Through the objective evaluation of their solution, students should have identified weaknesses in their solutions. These weaknesses provide opportunities for further development and allow students to consider how they would refine their solution further.
Students can suggest these improvements in many forms, including:
· written text—paragraphs or tables
· diagrams and charts
· annotated photographs/screenshots of the prototype
· sketches
Mark Band
7-8
iii) outline how the solution could be improved
What Does This Look Like in Student’s Work?
The student clearly outlines a number of suggestions for how their final product could be improved.
The student provides reasons for why they would make these changes based on results of testing and explains how making these changes would actually improve their final product.
The student suggests a plan of action for how they might go about making these changes to manufacturing plan and improvements to their product’s design.
iii) outlines how the solution could be improved
Strand iv. outline the impact of the solution on the client/target audience
To identify or predict the impact that a solution will have on a client or target audience, students must refer to the original problem, the design brief, the specification and the evaluation. Students should use these aspects to draw conclusions about how well the design brief has been met.
These conclusions may be presented in written form, as a list or as a table.
The following questions may help you to explain the impact of the solution of the client or target audience:
· To what extent has the client’s or target audience’s problem been solved?
· How does this solution improve the client’s or target audience’s situation?
· To what extent has the design brief been met?
· Are there any negative effects this solution could have?
Mark Band
7-8
iv) outline the impact of the solution on the client/target audience
What Does This Look Like in Student’s Work?
With guidance the student clearly outlines how successful the solution was in meeting the client/target audience’s needs.
The student provides a range of suggestions for how these needs could be better met.
iv) outlines the impact of the solution on the client/target audience
Command Terms
Analyse - Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions
Construct - Develop information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
Demonstrate - Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.
Describe - Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Explain - Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
Justify - Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
Outline - Give a brief account.
Present - Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.
Prioritize - Give relative importance to, or put in an order of preference.
State - Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.