Integrative Performance Task (Research, Geometry, Physics) RAQUEL E.

LIZARDO


Authentic Performance Tasks Using Grasps Format:

Goal of task related to understandings:

To conduct bridge modeling and simulation strength test and to determine if two designs of
truss bridge (characterized by a framework of triangles) differ significantly in terms of flexural
strength (suggestive of the capacity of the bridge to withstand tension)

Role:

A member of a composite team of civil engineers and statisticians commissioned by the
DPWH Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS)

Audience:

Key officials of the DPWH BRS, including its director

Situation or Context of Scenario:

The Bureau of Research and Standard (BRS) of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) would like to find out if two designs of truss bridge differ significantly in
terms of flexural strength (flexing/bending is effected by placing a load of pre-determined
weight on top of the bridge model); findings will be used to make decision as regard which
design will be considered in constructing an actual bridge that will connect Calumpit,
Bulacan and Balintawak, Quezon City.

Product(s) or Performances for evaluation:

Portfolio which contains video documentation of bridge model construction and flexural
strength test simulation in CD format, tables of raw and processed data, and t-test worked
computations

Standards for evaluation:

accuracy of measurement and scaling
1
, design aesthetics
1
, execution of simulation
procedure
1/2,
data presentation and processing
2
, and test of hypothesis
2


Narrative of the Performance Tasks:

The prolonged plight of most residents in the town of Calumpit in Bulacan due to heavy
flooding brought by typhoon Pedring has strongly prompted key government agencies to
come up with means and measures to better facilitate relief and rescue operations in the
town in times of calamities.
As a member of a composite group of DPWH civil engineers and statisticians commissioned
by the departments Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS), you are tasked to conduct
Integrative Performance Task (Research, Geometry, Physics) RAQUEL E. LIZARDO

bridge modeling and simulation strength test and to determine if two designs of truss bridge
significantly differ in terms of flexural strength based on t-test. A portfolio which contains
video documentation of bridge model construction and flexural strength test simulation in
CD format, tables of raw and processed data, and t-test worked computations will be
evaluated by key officials of the DPWH BRS so as to make a sound decision as to which
design will be considered in constructing an actual bridge that will connect Calumpit,
Bulacan and Balintawak, Quezon City; the evaluation will be based on accuracy of
measurement and scaling
1
, design aesthetics
1
, execution of simulation procedure
1/2,
data
presentation and processing
2
, and test of hypothesis
2
.


1
rating criteria for Geometry;
2
rating criteria for Research

Scoring Rubric
Components 4 3 2 1 Score

Execution of
Simulation
Procedure
(20%)

Distinct steps
are correctly
planned and
executed in
logical
sequence; all
measurements
are performed
with utmost
precision using
calibrated
measuring
device; all test
runs are
accurately
replicated


Distinct steps
are correctly
planned and
executed in
logical order;
most
measurements
are performed
with utmost
precision using
calibrated
measuring
device; most
test runs are
accurately
replicated


A number of
steps is
omitted
and/or
simultaneousl
y executed,
logical flow of
execution,
though, is still
evident; a
number of
flaws/inaccur
acies in
measurement
s is evident;
there is an
attempt to
accurately
replicate test
runs


Steps are
executed at
random; a
significant
number of
flaws/inaccur
acies in
measurement
is evident;
attempt to
accurately
replicate test
runs is not
evident


Data
Presentation
and
Processing
(25%)

Data entered
in tables are
complete,
accurate and
can be
appropriately
manipulated

Data entered
in tables are
complete,
mostly
accurate, and
can be
appropriately

Data entered
in tables are
complete but
have some
significant
inaccuracies,
can be

Data entered
in tables are
incomplete
and/ or have
many
inaccuracies;
data

Integrative Performance Task (Research, Geometry, Physics) RAQUEL E. LIZARDO

using suitable
formulas or
equations

manipulated
using suitable
formulas or
equations;
some errors,
though, are
present in
data
manipulation

manipulated
with the
use of
formulas or
equations;
some errors
are present in
data
manipulation

manipulation
is
fundamentall
y flawed



Test of
Hypothesis
(55%)


Steps are
complete and
clearly
indicated; all
statistical
variables and
working
equations are
identified; all
statistical
computations
are correct
rendering
unquestionabl
e validity to
the decision to
reject or fail to
reject the null
hypothesis



Steps are
complete and
clearly
indicated;
most statistical
variables and
working
equations are
identified;
most statistical
computations
are correct,
computational
flaws, though,
are
negligible/insig
nificant and
do not
compromise
the validity of
the decision to
reject or fail to
reject the null
hypothesis


Some steps
are missing;
some
statistical
variables and
working
equations are
identified;
most
statistical
computations
are flawed
and, thus,
somehow
compromise
the validity of
the decision
to reject or fail
to reject the
null hypothesis




Most steps are
missing; most
statistical
variables and
working
equations are
not identified;
persistent
errors in
statistical
computations
are evident
and
completely
compromise
the validity of
the decision
to reject or fail
to reject the
null hypothesis