DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
What is the main goal of the Design and Modeling course?
To apply the design process to creatively solve problems.
What do students create in Unit 1?
Their own avatar.
What types of assessments are used in this course?
Formative and summative assessments, formal and informal.
What is the percentage range for an "A" grade?
93% to 100%.
What must students do when entering the classroom?
Enter silently and go directly to their assigned desk.
How do students communicate their design ideas?
Through sketches, solid models, and mathematical models.
What technology do students use to design their avatars?
Tinkercad.
What is one type of work that may be assessed?
Sketches or technical drawings.
What percentage of the grade is based on practice and application?
50%.
What should a student do if they finish class work early?
Check their work, read a book silently, or complete other unfinished work.
What do students learn about models in this course?
How models can be simulated to represent authentic situations and generate data for analysis.
In the Ankle Foot Orthosis Design Challenge, what sketching methods do students learn?
Thumbnail, orthographic, and isometric sketching.
How is group work evaluated?
As part of assessments alongside individual work.
How much does participation/engagement count towards the grade?
10%.
How should students ask for the teacher’s attention?
By raising their hand.
What is one method students use to identify design requirements?
By engaging stakeholders and conducting research on the topic.
What skill do students apply in the Puzzle Cube Design Challenge?
The design process to create a puzzle cube.
What will happen if a student earns a D- or below on an assignment?
They can resubmit the assignment to improve their grade up to a C.
What happens to late assignments submitted after an unexcused absence?
The grade is reduced by one letter grade.
What is the procedure for using the bathroom during class?
Raise their hand and wait for permission before leaving.
Name one type of project students might complete in this course.
Various projects based on the design process.
What do students use to complete statistical analysis in the Puzzle Cube Design Challenge?
A dynamic mathematics program.
What are students expected to submit assignments on?
Canvas and Microsoft OneNote.
What is the consequence for missing work due to an unexcused absence?
It receives a WS in Aspen, which computes to a 50%.
When can students leave the classroom?
When the teacher says "Goodbye!" not when the bell rings.