Improving and Redesigning
Students use test results to identify areas for improvement and redesign their solutions.
Key Questions
- Construct a revised design based on testing feedback.
- Justify changes made to a design based on its performance.
- Explain why engineers often go through multiple cycles of design and testing.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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