Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

2013, High School Technology/Engineering

Question 45: Open-Response

Reporting Category: Engineering Design
Standard: 1.3 - Produce and analyze multi-view drawings (orthographic projections) and pictorial drawings (isometric, oblique, perspective), using various techniques.

An isometric drawing of a metal block is shown below. All the holes pass completely through the block.

Shows a view of a rectangular block. The long side is labeled “front.” Three holes pass vertically through the top of the block.

In your Student Answer Booklet, draw and label the front, top, and right side views of the block. Include all hidden lines. Make your drawing in proper proportion.
Which of these two types of drawings, the isometric drawing shown or your drawing from part (a), would an engineer give to a machinist to make a prototype of the block? Explain your answer.

Scoring Guide and Sample Student Work

Select a score point in the table below to view the sample student response.

Score	Description
4	The response demonstrates a thorough understanding of how to analyze and produce pictorial drawings. The response produces an accurate orthographic projection of the object and provides a clear explanation as to why an orthographic projection would be the better drawing to use to make a prototype.
4
3	The response demonstrates a general understanding of how to analyze and produce pictorial drawings.
2	The response demonstrates a limited understanding of how to analyze and produce pictorial drawings.
1	The response demonstrates a minimal understanding of how to analyze and produce pictorial drawings.
0	Response is incorrect or contains some correct work that is irrelevant to the skill or concept being measured.

Note: There are 2 sample student responses for Score Point 4.

High School Technology/Engineering

Question 11: Construction and Manufacturing

Question 23: Fluid and Thermal Systems

Question 33: Fluid and Thermal Systems

Question 44: Electrical and Communication Systems

Question 45: Engineering Design

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Last Updated: October 13, 2019