Did the Design Work - Kindergarten Science

1. Identify the best conclusion if results do not meet the success criteria.

   The design did not work as intended. Failing criteria means the design needs improvement.

2. Which option is the best evidence that a design worked: opinion or test data?

   Test data. Measured facts are more reliable than personal feelings.

3. What does it mean if test results are the same each time you repeat the test?

   The results are consistent (reliable). Consistency shows the design performs predictably.

4. What is a "test result" in a design activity?

   What happened during the test, written down or observed. Results are the facts you observe or measure during testing.

5. Which option is the best conclusion if the design meets the success rule every test?

   The design worked as intended. Consistent success means the design reliably achieves its goal.

6. Identify the decision: Success criterion is "no leaks," but water drips out.

   Did not work as intended. Leaking violates the "no leaks" requirement.

7. What should you use to decide between two designs that have the same goal?

   Compare their test results. Results show which design performs better objectively.

8. What is the best conclusion if a design meets the goal in $2$ tests but fails in $1$ test?

   The design is not consistently working as intended yet. Mixed results indicate unreliable performance.

9. Which option is the best conclusion if the design works but is too slow for the goal?

   The design did not fully meet the goal. Partial success still counts as not meeting requirements.

10. Which option best fits the evidence: Car should roll far; it rolled farther than before.

    The redesign improved performance. Rolling farther shows the change was successful.

11. What does it mean if a design worked as intended after a test?

    The test results match the goal for the design. When results achieve what you planned, the design succeeded.

12. What should you compare test results to in order to decide if the design worked?

    The goal and the success rule for the design. Match what happened against what you wanted to happen.

13. Identify the best next step if test results show the design failed the goal.

    Change the design and test again. Failed tests guide improvements for the next version.

14. What should you do first after you finish testing a design?

    Record the test results. Recording helps you remember and compare results accurately.

15. Identify the best conclusion if results match the success criteria.

    The design worked as intended. Meeting criteria means the design achieved its purpose.

16. Which option is the best conclusion if the design does not meet the success rule in a test?

    The design did not work as intended. Failure to meet criteria means the design needs improvement.

17. What is one correct reason to repeat a design test?

    To check if results happen the same way again. Repetition confirms results are consistent, not random.

18. What is a criterion in a design test?

    A requirement the design must meet. Criteria are specific standards that must be satisfied.

19. What does it mean if a design worked as intended?

    It met the goal and the success criteria. Success means meeting both the original goal and all criteria.

20. Which is more useful for deciding if a design worked: guessing or using test results?

    Using test results. Test data provides factual evidence, not opinions.

21. What should you do first after finishing a design test?

    Record the results clearly (notes, counts, or simple measures). Documentation preserves accurate test information.

22. Identify the conclusion: Goal is to hold 10 blocks; test shows it holds 10 blocks.

    The design worked as intended. The test result matches the exact goal requirement.

23. Choose the correct decision: Goal is "float for $10$ minutes," result is $8$ minutes.

    Did not work as intended. $8$ minutes falls short of the $10$ minute goal.

24. What is one important reason to repeat a test more than one time?

    To check if the result happens again (is consistent). Repetition proves the result wasn't just luck or accident.

25. Which option is the best conclusion if results change a lot each test with no design change?

    The test may not be fair or results are not consistent. Varying results suggest testing problems, not design problems.

26. Which part likely needs improvement: Tower fell because the base was narrow.

    Make the base wider or more stable. A wider base prevents tipping over.

27. Which word best describes test results that do not match the goal: success or failure?

    Failure. Not meeting the goal means the design failed.

28. Which option best describes the final step after changing a design based on results?

    Test the improved design again. Always verify improvements actually work through testing.

29. Identify the decision: Success criterion is "moves straight," and it moves straight.

    Worked as intended. The design meets its movement requirement.

30. Identify what you should record during a design test to use results correctly.

    Observations and measurements from the test. Data collection provides evidence for decision-making.

31. What does it mean to improve a design using test results?

    Make changes based on what the test showed. Use failures as clues for what to fix next.

32. What is the goal of a design in a simple science test?

    The problem it is supposed to solve or the job it must do. The goal defines what the design should accomplish.

33. What should you do if a test result is unclear or you are not sure it is correct?

    Test again. Repeating tests confirms results and reduces errors.

34. Identify the next step: Test results show the design failed one criterion but met others.

    Redesign to fix the failed criterion, then test again. Address the specific failure before retesting.

35. What should you compare test results to when deciding if a design worked?

    Compare results to the design goal or success criteria. Goals define what success looks like for your design.

36. What are success criteria in a design test?

    Specific rules that tell if the design is successful. These measurable standards determine if the design succeeds.

37. Identify the best conclusion if the goal was "hold $10$ blocks" and it held $6$ blocks.

    The design did not work as intended. Holding only $6$ blocks falls short of the $10$ block goal.

38. Identify what you should compare test results to when judging a design.

    The goal, criteria, and constraints. These define what success looks like for the design.

39. What should you do first if you think the test was not fair?

    Fix the test so conditions are the same, then retest. Fair conditions ensure results reflect the design, not the test.

40. What does it mean if a design worked as intended after testing?

    It meets the goal and follows the criteria in the test. Success means achieving the purpose while satisfying all requirements.

41. What is the main purpose of testing a design?

    To collect results that show whether the design meets the goal. Testing reveals if your design achieves its purpose.

42. Which option is the correct conclusion: Design must not leak; water leaked during test.

    The design did not meet the criterion. Leaking violates the no-leak requirement.

43. What is the purpose of using test results after you build a design?

    To decide if the design met the goal and worked well. Testing shows if your solution actually solves the problem.

44. What is a constraint in a design problem?

    A limit such as time, materials, size, or cost. Constraints are restrictions that limit design choices.

45. Identify what it means if results are the same each time you test the design.

    The results are consistent. Same results each time show the design works reliably.

46. Which option shows a fair test when comparing two designs?

    Change only one thing and keep the rest the same. Fair testing isolates the variable being tested.

47. Identify the best conclusion if the goal was "go $5$ steps" and the robot went $5$ steps.

    The design worked as intended. The robot achieved exactly the $5$ step goal.

48. What should you change when test results show the design did not work as intended?

    Change the design, not the goal. Goals stay fixed; designs adapt to meet them.

49. What is a test result in a design test?

    Information you observe or measure during the test. Test results are facts gathered from testing, not opinions.

50. Identify the best conclusion if Design A met the goal and Design B did not meet the goal.

    Design A worked better. Meeting the goal makes Design A the superior choice.

51. Identify what to change: Bridge broke at the middle during the test.

    Strengthen the middle section. Fix the weak point where failure occurred.

52. Identify the best decision: Two designs meet the goal, but one uses fewer materials.

    Choose the design that uses fewer materials. When both work, pick the more efficient option.

53. Identify the best decision if both designs meet the rule but one is stronger.

    Choose the design that meets the goal best. When both work, pick the one that works better.

54. What is a success rule (success criteria) in a design test?

    A clear rule that tells if the design passes the test. Like a checklist that says "yes" or "no" to success.

55. Identify the best conclusion if the bridge goal was "hold $3$ toy cars" and it broke at $2$ cars.

    The design did not work as intended. Breaking at $2$ cars means it failed the $3$ car goal.

56. Identify the conclusion: Design must float for 1 minute; it floated for 2 minutes.

    The design met the criterion. Floating 2 minutes exceeds the 1-minute requirement.

57. What is a fair test when comparing two designs?

    Only one thing changes while the rest stays the same. This ensures differences in results come from the design, not other factors.

58. What is one clear sign that a design needs improvement after testing?

    The results do not meet the goal. Failing to meet goals shows the design needs changes.

59. Which choice is the best evidence that a design worked: "I like it" or "It met the goal"?

    "It met the goal.". Objective results prove success better than opinions.

60. Which action is best if test results show the design did not meet the goal: keep it or change it?

    Change it. Unsuccessful designs need modifications to meet goals.

61. What should you do first after collecting test results for a design?

    Compare the results to the success criteria. This comparison determines if the design succeeded.

62. What does it mean if a design worked as intended after a test?

    The test results match the goal or success rule. Success means achieving what you planned to do.

63. Which option best describes an improvement based on test results?

    A change made to fix what the test showed was a problem. Improvements target specific problems found in testing.

64. Which option best describes test results in a design project?

    Information you observe or measure during a test. Facts and numbers you collect by watching and measuring.

65. Identify the best conclusion if the goal was "keep the toy dry" and the toy stayed dry.

    The design worked as intended. The toy stayed dry, which matches the goal perfectly.

66. Identify the conclusion: Goal is to hold 10 blocks; test shows it holds 8 blocks.

    The design did not work as intended. The result (8) falls short of the goal (10).

67. Which word best describes test results that match the goal: success or failure?

    Success. Meeting the goal means the design succeeded.

68. Choose the correct decision: Goal is "hold $5$ blocks," result is $6$ blocks.

    Worked as intended. $6$ blocks exceeds the $5$ block requirement.

69. Identify what you should compare test results to when judging success.

    The goal and the success criteria. These standards determine if your design succeeded.

70. What is the best next step after you change a design to improve it?

    Test the new design again. Testing confirms if your improvements actually worked.

71. Choose the best decision if Design A meets the rule and Design B does not.

    Choose Design A as the better design. Success beats failure when comparing options.

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