How do we test and improve solutions?

Do you think that the engineers

of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

should have asked for help?

• no

• yes

What are some ways that engineers IMPROVE their

product, solution, or system?

(More than one correct answer)

• having other engineers analyze their work

• STOP working when a problem comes up

• analyzing their work

• thinking ahead

• NOT learning from their mistakes

What do engineers test?

• Answers

• Materials.

• Design solutions

• Questions

What is a GOOD thing to do when designing a solution?

• Overlook failures

• Test lots of changes at the same time.

• Keep ideas to yourself.

• Combine the best ideas of different solutions.

Which of the following should we keep in mind when

designing a solution?

• The weather.

• Past failures.

• The sky.

• Not having good communication.

When designing a solution is important to

always ________ and ________ information

about your design.

• Record 

  &

  ignore

• Record

  &

  Write

• Communicate

  &

  Ignore

• Communicate 

  &

  Record

Do you think that failures help

us LEARN from our mistakes?

• yes

• no