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3.71 Use a Rubric for Design Criteria Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 3.71 Use a Rubric for Design Criteria. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Use a Rubric for Design Criteria - Apply a scoring rubric to rate a solution against each criterion and compute a total score. (NGSS 3–5-ETS1-2; MP.4)

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Grade 3

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Science

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Science Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Ms. Watanabe's workshop scored a shaker-proof container for blocks on challenge card #100. Each criterion is 0-4 points. Rubric (0-4 points each): Distance; Stability; Eco-Friendly; Cost. Scores: Distance 3, Stability 2, Eco-Friendly 1, Cost 1 (total 7). The team wants a total of 8 points and will only improve Distance.

How many more points must be added to Distance to reach the goal?

Solution & Explanation:Find how many points are missing: 8 − 7 = 1. Those points must be added to Distance (without going over 4). Add or compare the rubric scores, then judge the result against the stated goal. That is why "1" is the supported answer.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Mr. Nguyen's third grade judged two solutions for a bridge from paper tubes (challenge card #99) using a weighted rubric. Each criterion is 0-4 points. Weights: Waterproof×2, Strength×1, Neat Build×3, Uses Few Materials×1. Rule: If Strength is less than 3, the design is disqualified (score = 0). Design Quick Cloud scores: Waterproof 3, Strength 0, Neat Build 1, Uses Few Materials 0. Design Silent Panda scores: Waterproof 4, Strength 2, Neat Build 0, Uses Few Materials 1.

Which choice wins after weights and the disqualification rule?

ADesign Quick Cloud

BDesign Silent Panda

CThey tie.

DBoth designs are disqualified.

Solution & Explanation:First check the rule on Strength. If a design has Strength < 3, it is disqualified. Otherwise multiply each score by its weight and add. That gives Design Quick Cloud = 0 and Design Silent Panda = 0. Choose the higher total (or tie/disqualified option). Add or compare the rubric scores, then judge the result against the stated goal. That is why "Both designs are disqualified." is the supported answer.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Ms. Rivera's class scored three designs for a paper helmet (model) for safety (challenge card #98). Each criterion is 0-3 points. Rubric (0-3 points each): Cost; Durability; Neat Build; Quiet; Turns Smoothly. Rule: A design must have Cost ≥ 2 to be allowed. Design Silent Dolphin scores: Cost 0, Durability 0, Neat Build 1, Quiet 1, Turns Smoothly 0 (total 2). Design Neat Beacon scores: Cost 0, Durability 0, Neat Build 2, Quiet 1, Turns Smoothly 0 (total 3). Design Sturdy Sparrow scores: Cost 3, Durability 0, Neat Build 2, Quiet 3, Turns Smoothly 1 (total 9).

Which choice is the best allowed design (highest total among designs that meet Cost ≥ 2)?

ADesign Silent Dolphin

BDesign Neat Beacon

CDesign Sturdy Sparrow

DNo design meets the rule.

Solution & Explanation:First cross out any design that does not meet the rule. Then compare the totals of the remaining designs and pick the largest (or the tie/no-design option). Add or compare the rubric scores, then judge the result against the stated goal. That is why "Design Sturdy Sparrow" is the supported answer.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Science students. It aligns with educational standard ENG.3.71 (Grade 3 science skill focused on Use a Rubric for Design Criteria.).