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3.72 Match a Problem to a Suitable Design Tool Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 3.72 Match a Problem to a Suitable Design Tool. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Match a Problem to a Suitable Design Tool - Match common design tools (brainstorm list, sketch, table, flowchart) to the stage of the design process where each is most useful. (NGSS ETS)

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Grade 3

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Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Look at the planned visual for a classroom recycling sorter. It shows arrows from Gather materials to Build sorter to Test with cards to Improve slots. What is the best tool name for this visual?
AA brainstorm list for many sorter ideas
BA sketch for showing slot sizes
CA table for recording test results
DA flowchart for showing design steps in order
Solution & Explanation:Arrows connecting steps in order show a flowchart.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A group must redesign a pet ramp. They first need many ideas, then they will choose one and draw it, then test and record results. Which ordered set of tools best matches those stages?
ATable, flowchart, brainstorm list
BBrainstorm list, sketch, table
CSketch, table, brainstorm list
DFlowchart, brainstorm list, sketch
Solution & Explanation:The group should brainstorm ideas first, sketch the chosen design, and use a table for test results.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Which choice best explains why a flowchart is not the best tool for recording final scores from a design test?
AA flowchart is for showing ordered steps, while a table is better for organizing scores
BA flowchart can only be used after the project is over
CA flowchart is the only tool that can compare numbers
DA flowchart is the same thing as a labeled sketch
Solution & Explanation:Flowcharts show sequence; tables are better for rows and columns of test scores.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS ETS (Primary standard selected for prompt fields from the uploaded curriculum/source document: NGSS ETS. Skill statement from the uploaded curriculum/source document: Match common design tools (brainstorm list, sketch, table, flowchart) to the stage of the design process where each is most useful. Associated standards listed with this skill in the uploaded curriculum/source document: NGSS ETS. Use this curriculum wording as the best available supporting standard description for this prompt-prep workflow.).

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