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Technology Level IIUnit II Summative Assessment Honors

Unit Title: Secrets to Success

Unit Question: How can I use my creativity to build a successful business? Goal: To gain an understanding of how to create a successful business and how to use Microsoft Word to enhance that

business.

Role: You are a new entrepreneur ready to start a business.

Audience: Your audience will be your peers.

Situation: You have a great idea for a new product or service and have decided to open a business to sell that product or service.

Product: Your job is to determine a retail or service business to open and create the documents necessary to support that business Including: 1. Company logo, 2. price list, 3. flyer of products to sell from 4. Letter to customers and 5. Sales report.

Standards: Criterion A, C, D

Some business ideas:Phone accessoriesWilson GearSneakersMoviesVideo GamesFood

Criterion C: Create Tips: You will be creating 4 Documents in Microsoft Word: Price List, Flyer, Letter to Customers, Sales Report Each Document must include a header with your Company Name, Address & Logo You MUST have a minimum of 5 items different items to sell

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Updated 3/3/15Name _____________________________ Design Brief Tech 7 Unit 2

A. Research the following questions on the internet. Write your answers in your own words in complete sentences.

1. What does free enterprise mean in the United Sates?

2. What is needed to be successful at your own business (Give at least 3 tips)

3. Research a business name and product line. Why did you choose that product line?

4. Websites used:

Business Name(Create a catchy name)Business Address

Product Line

Business Logo

(Research a logo or create your own. Copy and paste it here)

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C. Create the following documents in Microsoft Word to support your business. Be sure to include a header with your Company name, logo, address, and your name on each

1. Create a Retail Price List for items you will sell in the store. (See example)2. Create a Flyer to “display” your items for sale including pictures of items and retail prices3. Create a Business letter to a potential customer announcing your business (See example)4. Create a Sales Report of items sold. (See example) During class you will have time to shop and sell in our Classroom Marketplace. Each student will have

$200 to spendPrint each document to turn in with your summative

D. Write at least five sentences evaluating your work throughout the entire summative assessment based on the questions below:

Do you feel your business was successful? Why or Why not? How much money did you make in sales? What was your biggest challenge and why? How did your Word documents enhance your business? How could you improve your business for the future?

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Updated 3/3/15Example Price List

G2 Fashion900 Hollywood Blvd. Rochester, NY 14609

Item Retail PriceAmerican Eagle Shirt $28.00Eagle graphic polo $25.00Jeans $45.00American Eagle Hoodie $49.00

Example Sales ReportG2 Fashion

900 Hollywood Blvd.Rochester, NY 14609

Item Sold Price Quantity Total

Polo 25.00 1 $25.00

Total Sales

Example Customer Letter

Dear [Salutation],Our Spring Sale is about to get underway and we want to remind you of the substantial savings we offer during this annual event.For [Period] only, every (items) will be marked down by a minimum of  [Discount Rate] %. Need I say more?

This incredible sale begins on [Date] and will end at [Time] sharp. We know you won't want to miss this one!

Closing

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Updated 3/3/15Criterion A: Researching and Analyzing Students identify the need for a product or solution. At the end of the course, they should be able to:

Explain the need for a product or solution for a specified client or end user Analyse a range of existing products that may solve the problem Summarized the findings from a range of sources, cited appropriately, relevant to the development of the requirements for a possible solution

Level Level Descriptor Task Specific Clarifications0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the

descriptors below.1–2 The student:

i. states the need for a solution to a problemii. States some of the main findings of relevant research.

-very little information provided and missing several sections

3–4 The student:i. outlines the need for a solution to a problemii. states the research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidanceiii. outlines one existing product that inspires a solution to the problemiv. Develops a basic design brief, which outlines some of relevant research.

- A limited explanation as to free enterprise and what is needed for a successful business1 website used - Gives limited details and brief answers

5–6 The student:i. explains the need for a solution to a problemii. constructs a research plan, which states and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidanceiv. Develops a design brief, which outlines the findings of relevant research.

- A detailed explanation as to free enterprise and what is needed for a successful business1-2 websites used- Gives good details

7–8 The student:i. explains and justifies the need for a solution to a problemii. constructs a research plan, which states and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independentlyiii. analyses a group of similar products that inspire a solution to the problemiv. Develops a design brief, which presents the analysis of relevant research.

- A detailed explanation and evidence as to free enterprise and what is needed for a successful business2 or more websites used-Excellent details

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Criterion C: Creating the Solution Students create a solution. At the end of the course, students should be able to:

Demonstrate age-appropriate technical skills when making the product/solution Follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately. Present the product/solution (electronic form, photographs, or as a whole)

Level Level Descriptor Task Specific Clarifications0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the

descriptors below.1–2 The student:

i. demonstrates minimal technical skills when making the solutionii. Creates the solution, which functions poorly and is presented in an incomplete form.

You are missing many elements and sections

3–4 The student:i. outlines each step in a plan that contains some details, resulting in peers having difficulty following the plan to create the solutionii. demonstrates satisfactory technical skills when making the solutioniii. creates the solution, which partially functions and is adequately presentediv. Outlines changes made to the chosen design or plan when making the solution.

Price list, poster, and sales report are poorly constructed.Lacking in areas of logo, company name, and creativity.-some information or document is missing from poster, price list, letter and sales reportA minimum of 3-4 items included in price list and posterWork was not proofread resulting in errors

5–6 The student:i. constructs a plan, which considers time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solutionii. demonstrates competent technical skills when making the solutioniii. creates the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriatelyiv. Outlines changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

Price list, poster, and sales report are somewhat neatly presented and well-constructed. Satisfactory use of materials.Good use of logo, company name, and creativity.- Gives good details on poster, price list, letter, and sales report-5-7 items included in price list and posterWork is proofread and limited errors

7–8 The student:i. constructs a logical plan, which outlines the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solutionii. demonstrates excellent technical skills when making the

Price list, poster, and sales report are well-constructed and insightful. Uses materials efficiently and effectivelyExcellent use of logo, company name, and creativity.-Excellent details on poster, price list, letter and sales report

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Updated 3/3/15solutioniii. follows the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriatelyiv. Explains changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

-8 + items included in price list and posterWork is proofread and no errors

Criterion D: Evaluating Students evaluate the solution. At the end of the course, students should be able to:

Evaluate the success of the product against the requirements based on your design specifications Explain how the product could be improved Explain the impact of the product on society (political, economic, social, ethical, and or environmental)

Level Level Descriptor Task Specific Clarifications0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the

descriptors below.1–2 The student:

i. describes a testing method, which is used to measure the success of the solutionii. states the success of the solution.

Your written evaluation is missing several key elements and needs related to success, improvements, and what others thought.

3–4 The student:i. describes a relevant testing method, which generates data, to measure the success of the solutionii. outlines the success of the solution against the design specification based on relevant product testingiii. lists the ways in which the solution could be improvediv. Outlines the impact of the solution on the client/target audience.

A minimum of 3 sentences reflecting on the success of your business by writing brief answers with little explanation of how your business could be improved, why these improvements are needed, and what others thought of your business.

5–6 The student:i. describes relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solutionii. describes the success of the solution against the design specification based on relevant product testingiii. outlines how the solution could be improvediv. Describes the impact of the solution on the client/target audience, with guidance.

A minimum of 4 sentences accurately reflecting on the success of your business by writing a brief account with some examples of how your business could be improved, why these improvements are needed, and what others thought of your business.

7–8 The student:i. describes detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate accurate data, to measure the success of the solution

Five or more sentences accurately reflecting on the success of your business by writing details and specific examples of how your business could be improved, why these improvements are needed, and what others thought of your business.

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Updated 3/3/15ii. explains the success of the solution against the design specification based on authentic product testingiii. describes how the solution could be improvediv. Describes the impact of the solution on the client/target audience.

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