STEM and Design Thinking Quiz

What does the acronym STEM stand for in the context of education?

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

• Social, Technology, English, and Math

• Science, Teaching, Engineering, and Medicine

• Sports, Technology, Engineering, and Math

If a product does not work as expected during testing, which step should you follow next in the Engineering Design Process?

• Share

• Plan

• Improve

• Ask

Which of the following best describes the role of empathy in design thinking?

• Empathy is not important in design thinking

• Empathy helps students view problems from their own perspective only

• Empathy allows students to understand and address challenges as if they were the person facing them

• Empathy means agreeing with everyone’s opinion

Which of the following is the first step in the Design Thinking process?

• Empathize

• Prototype

• Test

• Ideate

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of "text neck"?

• Neck pain

• Headaches

• Stiff neck

• Stomach ache

Why is it important to avoid bending your neck for long periods while using your phone?

• It can cause neck pain and other health issues

• It makes your phone slower

• It drains your phone battery faster

• It improves your posture

Which of the following is a criterion for the phone stand design?

• Prop up a phone

• Make the phone waterproof

• Increase phone battery life

• Make the phone lighter

According to the Consensus Circle method, how long does each team member have to share their idea and reasoning?

• 5-10 seconds

• 10-20 seconds

• 30-60 seconds

• 2-3 minutes

When planning to solve a problem as a team, what should be included in the plan according to the material?

• Only the final answer

• The plan for solving the problem and the materials needed

• The names of all team members

• The time taken to solve the problem

What does the center section of the Consensus Circle represent?

• The idea of the loudest student

• The final team idea agreed upon by consensus

• The teacher’s suggestion

• The first idea mentioned