Force Field Analysis to Evaluate RC Car Activity and Student Achievement |
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Learning Goals |
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I learned that . . . |
- Demonstrate understanding of a simple systems approach to problem-solving – problem (input)-process (black box)- solution (output)
- Recognize the importance of monitoring and evaluating solutions (feedback)
- Use a six-step design process – problem-design brief-gather information-alternatives-solution-monitor & evaluate to improve their designs
- Learn gaming strategies
- Learn the benefits of working as a team
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I would have learned more if . . |
| 1. A narrow body could fit the RC Car |
1. We had a good back-up plan for driver |
| 2. Our design can be improved when we work as a team |
2. I found the right group to work earlier |
| 3. Our team's ideas to modify the chassis body by using foam improved our design |
3. Had one consistent group to work with |
| 4. Using the design process to improve car made the car stronger |
4. We communicated better as a team |
| 5. With my team's help I could stay focused |
5. We found earlier that different RC cars drove differently because this was both + & - |
| 6. Our team's strategy to find and use the best driver during competitions was good |
6. We goofed around less and made more accurate measurements |
| 7. Our team's strategy of delegating work to different team members worked well |
7. We won more rounds by having only only one driver driving earlier |
| 8. Measurement and teamwork are important |
8. We argued less about our designs and "did” more because we could have got more work done |
| 9. A metal square is useful for making accurate measurements |
9. We had more time to test our second design before the tournament |
| 10. Each member can contribute effectively |
10. Paid more attention to other people’s strategies and learned from their mistakes |
| 11. Monitoring and evaluating our design constantly improved our performance |
11. Had enough time to test out our design multiple times |
| 12. “Gaming” and “working the clock” was sometimes a useful strategy |
12. I measured accurately the first time and didn't measure it a second time |
| 13. Paying attention to the design brief can help – we used a wider scoop to collect golf balls |
13. Our work output was not hindered by my teammates stubbornness |
| 14. Each driver had their own specialty to add to the design |
14. Other teams did not tease our team during the tournament. It was so unmotivating. |
| 15. Looking out for mistakes helped - instead of going for 1 ball we went for 3 or 4 balls |
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| 16. Our strategy of using the best driver last worked well even when we used every team member for driving earlier |
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| 17. Working as a team helped because we put all our ideas into car that we wouldn’t have done otherwise |
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| 18. Some collection mechanism's did better than others, for example, the grabber |
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| 19. A team strategy was important |
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| 20. Working as a team helped |
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| 21. Modifying our car to collect more golf balls was a good strategy |
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| 22. Although our first design of plough didn’t work well, our second claw design worked good |
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| 23. Communicating ideas about our design was helpful |
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| 24. Our strategy of getting the balls closer to our goal first and then going to the other side was good |
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| 25. Our team's strategy of backing up into the balls helped us move them closer to the goal |
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| 26. Working as a team helped because one designed, one built, and so on |
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