- Keisha timed two scoops picking up the same 20 toys. What do the results show?
Answer: Design 1 was faster: 45 seconds, and Design 2 was slower: 120 seconds total.
This tests reading data. Design 1 was faster at 45 seconds. Design 2 was slower at 120 seconds.
- Keisha tested two bookends. Was this a fair test? Why?
Answer: Yes, both designs got 5 books and the same gentle push, counting books that stayed up.
This tests fair testing. Keisha gave both designs the same test. Same books, same push, same counting method.
- Sofia tested two bookends with 5 books and a gentle push. What do the results show?
Answer: Design 1 held all 5 books, but Design 2 held only 3 books upright.
This tests comparing results. Design 1 worked better because it held all 5 books. Design 2 only held 3 books standing up.
- Yuki tested two watering cans on the same high plant. What was the same for both tests?
Answer: The same plant height and same water amount were used for both cans.
This tests finding what stays constant. Yuki used the same tall plant for both cans. She poured the same amount of water too. Keeping these same makes the test fair.
- How did Maya test two scoops fairly?
Answer: She used 20 toys on the same floor and timed each scoop to collect all toys.
This tests fair testing. Maya kept everything the same for both scoops. She used the same toys and timed both tests.
- Keisha timed picking up 20 toys using two scoops. What do the results show?
Answer: The wide scoop was faster: 45 seconds, and the narrow scoop took 120 seconds.
This tests reading results. The wide scoop took 45 seconds. The narrow scoop took 120 seconds. Faster is better, so wide wins!
- Chen tested two watering cans on the same high plant. How did he test fairly?
Answer: He filled both cans with the same water and counted spills on the same plant.
This tests fair testing rules. Chen used the same water amount. He watered the same plant. Everything was the same except the cans!
- Carlos tested two jar holders with 6 jars and 5 gentle bumps. How did he compare them?
Answer: He counted how many times each holder stayed stable during the same 5 bumps.
This tests measuring methods. Carlos counted stable holders during 5 bumps. This shows which holder is stronger.
- Jamal tested two ramps: long ramp worked, short ramp failed. What does that mean?
Answer: Design 1 reached the top, but Design 2 stopped halfway and rolled back down.
This tests understanding results language. The long ramp (Design 1) got the ball to the top. The short ramp (Design 2) failed halfway up. Design 1 worked but Design 2 didn't.
- Yuki tested two watering cans on the same high plant. What was the same for both tests?
Answer: The same plant height and the same amount of water were used for both cans.
This tests fair test setup. Both cans watered the same high plant. They used the same amount of water too.
- Maya tested two bookends with the same 5 books and push. What makes it fair?
Answer: Only the bookend design changed; the same books and push were used for both.
This tests identifying fair test parts. Maya only changed the bookend design between tests. She used the same books and same push. Changing just one thing makes it fair.
- Marcus tested two jar holders with 6 jars and 5 gentle bumps. What do the results show?
Answer: Design 1 stayed stable 5 out of 5 bumps, but Design 2 tipped 2 times.
This tests reading test results. Design 1 stayed up all 5 times without tipping. Design 2 tipped over 2 times out of 5. Design 1 is safer for jars.
- Emma tested two ramps with the same toy car and same gentle push. Was it fair?
Answer: Yes, because both ramps used the same car, same push, and same 12-inch platform.
This tests fair testing. Emma kept everything the same. Same car, same push, same height. That makes it fair!
- Sofia tested two carriers with the same 8 art items and same walk. What was tested?
Answer: How many items each design carried to the table without dropping any items.
This tests finding the goal. Sofia counted items that made it safely. She tested which carrier dropped fewer items. That's what carriers need to do!
- Carlos tested two step stools with the same child and sink. How did he compare designs?
Answer: He compared how easy it was to climb and if the child reached the sink.
This tests comparing design features. Carlos checked if climbing was easy and safe. He checked if the child could reach the sink. These show which stool works better.
- Yuki tested two bookends the same way. Both got 5 books and one gentle push. What was tested?
Answer: How many books stayed standing for each design after the gentle push.
This tests the right measurement. Yuki counted standing books after the push. That shows which bookend works better. Not how shiny it is!
- Carlos tested two ramps. Design 1 worked, Design 2 failed. Same car, same push. What shows Design 1 better?
Answer: Design 1 reached the top, and Design 2 rolled back down under the same test.
This tests using test results. Design 1's car reached the top. Design 2's car rolled back down. The test shows Design 1 works better!
- Chen tested two ramps with the same car and same gentle push. Was this a fair test?
Answer: Yes, because both ramps used the same car, same push, and same platform height.
This tests recognizing fair tests. Chen kept everything the same for both ramps. Same car, same push, same height means fair test. Only the ramp design was different.
- Chen tested two shade designs at noon on the same sandbox. What was measured for both?
Answer: How much sandbox area was shaded by each design at noon.
This tests what to measure. Chen measured how much shade covered the sandbox. This shows which design blocks more sun.
- Amir tested two jar holders with 6 jars and 5 gentle bumps. What was the same?
Answer: Both holders had the same 6 jars and the table was bumped 5 times each.
This tests keeping things equal. Both holders had 6 jars. Both got 5 bumps. Amir made sure everything was the same!
