Science Scientific Inquiry Procedural 8–11 yrs

Fair testing (age 8+)

公平测试(8岁以上)

Description

Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved

Mastery Evidence
  • Plan a fair test of a prototype with clearly identified variables to control
  • Carry out the test and identify failure points or weaknesses in the design
  • Propose specific improvements based on test results and retest
Assessment Prompt

When your child builds and tests a prototype, can they run a fair test, find what didn't work, and figure out how to make it better?