Element E - Application of STEM Principles and Practices

Preface

The design process should be guided by the application and practices associated with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics STEM.  The designer(s) should accurately describe the relevant math and science concept associated with the problem and solution.  They should be able to use the data, calculations, and practices of these disciplines to drive the decision making process and defend decision on important design goals. STEM rigor, standards, practices, and analysis of data should be evident in the design and the testing phases in particular.

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Assessment
Application of STEM Principles and Practices

  1. The proposed solution is well-substantiated with STEM principles and practices applicable to all or nearly all design requirements and functional claims.
  2. There is substantial evidence that the application of STEM principles and practices by the student has been reviewed by two or more experts (qualified consultants and/or project mentors).
  3. The documentation of expert reviews provides confirmation (verification) or detail necessary to inform a corrective response.

 

Essential Questions

  1. How do I show that our design ideas were not just guesses and that my/our ideas and each of the proposed design attributes really is based on sound logic and subject related knowledge?
  2. Why does this proposed solution have merit to try?