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K–12 Standards

Engineering Technical Standards

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INVESTIGATE THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF A GLOBAL SOCIETYENG1.0

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    Define the disciplines of engineering (types of engineers) (i.e., chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, agricultural, industrial, aeronautical, software, biomedical, etc.)ENG1.1

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    Recognize that engineers solve a wide range of problems involving innovation, cost reduction, and more efficient/effective processesENG1.2

  • 3

    Describe the specialties/areas of training that may lead to jobs/careers (i.e., transportation, construction, research and development, analytical design, disaster management, waste management, environmental, automation and robotics, etc.)ENG1.3

  • 4

    Explore emerging fields in engineering and challenges to future work and future life [i.e., drones, electric cars, autonomous cars, AI, IoT, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), Additive Manufacturing (AM), Smart City design, Automation, Machine Learning (ML), M2M (Machine-to-Machine), H2M (Human-to-Machines), etc.] ENG1.4

  • 5

    Analyze the societal, environmental, legal, and ethical responsibilities of engineers (e.g., Engineering Code of Ethics, economic, political, sustainability, and community health and safety)ENG1.5

  • 6

    Determine the skills and education required to enter engineering careers (i.e., aptitude for math and science; complex problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making; interpreting plans, schematics, and blueprints; communication skills to influence and convey facts with specificity, etc.)ENG1.6

CREATE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS BY APPLYING A STRUCTURED PROBLEM-SOLVING/DECISIONMAKING PROCESSENG2.0

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    Identify the problemENG2.1

  • 2

    Develop a problem statement based on facts, research, and experienceENG2.2

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    Explore possible issues or options to the problemENG2.3

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    Select the best solution within the constraints and criteriaENG2.4

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    Develop a prototype or model to test the selected solutionENG2.5

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    Implement the solutionENG2.6

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    Evaluate the solution, and revise or repeat if necessary (i.e., Are there other solutions, better solutions, or cheaper solutions? etc.) ENG2.7

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    Document and report all resultsENG2.8

APPLY MATHEMATICAL LAWS AND PRINCIPLES RELEVANT TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYENG3.0

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    Use basic mathematical functions and tools (i.e., Google Sheets, Excel, graphing calculator, etc.)ENG3.1

  • 2

    Use data collection and analysis to display data and verify its accuracyENG3.2

  • 3

    Display data graphically using diagrams and working drawingsENG3.3

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    Use statistical measures of a central tendency (mean, median, and mode) as needed in the structured problem‐solving processENG3.4

  • 5

    Use mathematical models including algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, and calculus relationships to solve, analyze, and design solutionsENG3.5

  • 6

    Generate manually and electronically mathematical solutions and evaluate their validityENG3.6

  • 7

    Use English and Metric systems of measurementENG3.7

APPLY SCIENTIFIC LAWS AND PRINCIPLES RELEVANT TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYENG4.0

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    Use the relationship among energy, work, and power to solve a variety of problems involving mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systemsENG4.1

  • 2

    Use Newton’s Laws of Motion to analyze static and dynamic systems with and without the presence of external forcesENG4.2

  • 3

    Use the laws of conservation of energy, charge, and momentum to solve a variety of problems involving mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systemsENG4.3

  • 4

    Analyze relevant properties of materials used in engineering projects [i.e., chemical, environmental, mechanical (tension, compression, torque), electrical, physical, etc.]ENG4.4

APPLY TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS TO ENGINEERING SOLUTIONSENG5.0

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    Explain the concepts of precision, accuracy, and tolerance as they relate to measurement tools (i.e., micrometers, dial indicator, digital calipers, etc.)ENG5.1

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    Use measurement devices such as calipers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters to gather data for analysisENG5.2

  • 3

    Verify the calibration status of measurement tools (i.e., quality control, test, and retest, etc.)ENG5.3

  • 4

    Use software tools to solve, model, analyze, and/or design solutions to engineering problems (i.e., SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, On-shape, Fusion360, Google Sheets, Excel, etc.)ENG5.4

  • 5

    Identify hazards, risks, and incidents related to tools and equipmentENG5.5

  • 6

    Practice safe use of tools, machines, equipment, and materials (i.e., OSHA, SDS sheets, PPE, etc.)ENG5.6

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    Review fabrication methods to create potential solutions to engineering problems (e.g., 3D printing, injection molding, woodworking, and welding) ENG5.7

APPLY COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO ENGINEERING PROJECTSENG6.0

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    Apply technical writing skills and use visual aids to present critical information in reports (i.e., results/outcomes, conclusions, future work recommendations, etc.)ENG6.1

  • 2

    Utilize the three stages of oral presentation (e.g., planning, practicing, and presenting)ENG6.2

  • 3

    Apply communication skills, including listening skills, with project teams, project managers, clientele, and/or contractorsENG6.3

  • 4

    Explain the importance of multiculturalism in creative and professional decision-making (e.g., better decisions based on different views, perspectives, ideas, and proposals; fosters critical thinking, analysis, and collaboration)ENG6.4

APPLY PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO ENGINEERING SOLUTIONSENG7.0

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    Determine the tools, materials, manpower, and money allocation required to manage the projectENG7.1

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    Utilize time-management techniques (e.g., prioritizing and planning, creating goals, scheduling, advocating, and taking action)ENG7.2

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    Organize and maintain work using project management tools (e.g., Gantt Chart, AGILE, Kanban, Waterfall model, dashboards, task lists, project reports, and time sheets)ENG7.3

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    Schedule daily/weekly meetings to check status of the project and to deal with any constraints and obstacles to the projectENG7.4

  • 5

    Document and present project results/outcomes as appropriateENG7.5

  • 6

    Analyze the project from various perspectives (i.e., sustainability, political, economic, health and safety perspectives, etc.)ENG7.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING
Where can I read the official document?
Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System

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