| Title: |
Decision Matrices: Tools to Enhance Middle School Engineering Instruction |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Gonczi, Amanda L.; Bergman, Brenda G.; Huntoon, Jackie; Allen, Robin; McIntyre, Barb; Turner, Sheri; Davis, Jen; Handler, Rob |
| Source: |
Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas. 2017 54(1):8-17. |
| Availability: |
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
10 |
| Publication Date: |
2017 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: |
Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades; Elementary Education; Grade 7 |
| Descriptors: |
Decision Making; Matrices; Teaching Methods; Middle School Students; Engineering; Design; Science Instruction; Grade 6; Grade 7; Instructional Innovation; Alignment (Education); Science Curriculum; Academic Standards; Scaffolding (Teaching Technique); Problem Based Learning; Problem Solving |
| DOI: |
10.1080/00368121.2016.1264922 |
| ISSN: |
0036-8121 |
| Abstract: |
Decision matrices are valuable engineering tools. They allow engineers to objectively examine solution options. Decision matrices can be incorporated in K-12 classrooms to support authentic engineering instruction. In this article we provide examples of how decision matrices have been incorporated into 6th and 7th grade classrooms as part of an innovative NGSS-aligned curriculum. The article also provides guidelines and examples for how to scaffold decision matrices to support student and teacher confidence and use. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
8 |
| Entry Date: |
2017 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1129289 |
| Database: |
ERIC |