Criteria and Constraints

Front

Criteria OR Constraint? The bridge must hold at least 100 pounds.

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Criteria

Front

Criteria OR Constraint? You may only use cardboard and tape to build.

Back

Constraint

Front

Criteria OR Constraint? The tower should be at least 50 cm tall.

Back

Criteria

Front

Criteria OR Constraint? You must finish your design in 20 minutes.

Back

Constraint

Front

Criteria OR Constraint? The chair must be comfortable to sit in for 30 minutes.

Back

Criteria

Front

A school lunch must cost less than $5. What is this?

Back

Constraint

Front

A water bottle should keep drinks cold for 4 hours. What is this?

Back

Criteria

Front

A video game controller can only have 6 buttons. What is this?

Back

Constraint

Front

True or False: A criterion is something your design should be able to do. (criterion = multiple criteria)

Back

True

Front

True or False: A constraint is the same thing as a goal.

Back

False