"Identify the Problem" Template

A template to help you structure your 1st Investigation task is located here:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZHvRJKjycg1ZGdnNHBieDhfMTE3Z2hjY2hyYzU&hl=en

December 16, 17, 18

Year 10 Welcome to Term 2

I know, I know this is an odd time to begin a new unit of work but Term 2 began this week.

We have an interesting project this term: Communicating Information.

Let's take a look at the Unit of Work before we get started;-) http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZHvRJKjycg1ZGdnNHBieDhfMTE2ZzcyM3ZwaGY&hl=en

Investigate - Criterion A Maxium 6

Investigation is an essential stage in the design cycle. Students are expected to identify the problem, develop a design brief and formulate a design specification. Students are expected to acknowledge the sources of information and document these appropriately.

To get a 6 the student: explains the problem, discussing its relevance. The student critically investigates the problem, evaluating information from a broad range of appropriate acknowledged sources. The student describes detailed methods for appropriate testing to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.


Remember there are 3 tasks in the Investigation. The first task is IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.

As you know, each MYP Technology Class presents you with a problem to solve. The "problem" is the "guiding question";-) Our guiding question is: "How can computer technology be used to save lives?"

The best way to begin your Investigation is by writing a paragraph that explains the problem as you understand it. Then connect your project to at least 2 Areas of Interaction.

According to the Assessment Rubric. . .
To get a 1/2: The student states the problem.
To get a 3/4: The student describes the problem, mentioning its relevance.
To get a 5/6: The student explains the problem, discussing its relevance.

Look at these words: states, describes, explains. How are they different?
Look at these words: mentioning, discussing. How are they different?

MYP definitions:
Describe: To give a detailed account
Explain: To give a clear account including causes and reasons or mechanisms.
Discuss: To give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors and comparisons of alternative hypotheses.