Grade 5 Science Quiz

Based on the logic presented in the decision matrix above, which is the best design idea for modeling a puzzle cube?

• Dice

• Linking cubes

• Sugar cubes

• Foam blocks

Which of the following tools is used by engineers and scientists to document their brainstorming, sketches, design ideas, solutions, and testing results?

• Engineering or scientific notebook

• Isometric or Cartesian graph paper

• Design brief or decision matrix

• Digital or paper portfolio

What is the role of a team manager?

• To document the team's process as they work on a solution

• To test the model and give feedback based on results

• To make sure the team works together and all requirements are met

• To present the team's work and final design solution

Examine the ruler below. What is the length of the three-block construct measured to the red line?

• 2-3/8 in.

• 2-3/4 in.

• 2.3 in.

• 2-1/2 in.

Which step of the design process do you think is the most important? Explain your reasoning.

• Evaluating the design opportunity

• Brainstorming ideas for possible solutions

• Building and testing the solution

• Creating detailed technical drawings

Given the incomplete drawings shown above, complete the following tasks. Part A. Using the graphing space above, sketch a front view of the part that is correctly aligned to the top and side views. Part B. On all three views (the two presented above and the one you drew for Part A), fully dimension the drawings using proper dimensioning techniques.

• Option A

• Option B

• Option C

• Option D

Which age group will the toy truck be more suitable for: 5-6-year-old children or 7-8-year-old children?

• 5-6-year-old children

• 7-8-year-old children

• Both age groups equally

• Not enough information to determine

What are the median and mean values of the data?

• Median: 328, Mean: 328

• Median: 255, Mean: 255

• Median: 219, Mean: 219

• Median: 352, Mean: 352

What is the range of the middle 50%?

• 79

• 136

• 188

• 192

Which of the following tools is used by engineers and scientists to document their brainstorming, sketches, design ideas, solutions, and testing results?

• Engineering or scientific notebook

• Isometric or Cartesian graph paper

• Design brief or decision matrix

• Digital or paper portfolio