Designing Solutions

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Generate and compare multiple solutions to a problem based on how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the design solution.

TERMS

• Compare - to examine two or more things to note similarities and differences

• Criteria - a principle or standard by which something can be judged

• Constraints - limitations or restrictions

• Design - to think up and plan out

• Generate - to cause to arise or come about

• Solution - a means of solving a problem

STANDARDS

4-PS3-4 / 4-PS4-3 / 4-ESS3-2

Observable Features of Student Performance