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| Level5 = For a complex real-world problem, design multiple solutions to sub-problems based on student generated data and/or scientific information from other sources. Describe the rationale, criteria, and constraints of each sub-problem.
 
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| Level4 = Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
 
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| Level3 = Given a complex real-world problem, identify one smaller more manageable problem and describe a solution to that problem that can be solved through engineering.
 
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| Level2 = Given a complex real-world problem that has been broken down into smaller, more manageable problems, identify a solution to one smaller problem that can be solved through engineering.
 
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| Level1 = Identify the solution, from those provided, that addresses a smaller, more manageable real-world problem.
 
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== Vocabulary ==
 
== Vocabulary ==
 
Terms that come from this standard or from the released exam questions that assess it, listed by subject. Chemistry terms are from the [[Chemistry Glossary]]; Physics terms are from the [[Physics Glossary]]; Biology terms are from the [[Biology Glossary]]; Earth & Space Science terms are from the [[Earth & Space Science Glossary]].
 
Terms that come from this standard or from the released exam questions that assess it, listed by subject. Chemistry terms are from the [[Chemistry Glossary]]; Physics terms are from the [[Physics Glossary]]; Biology terms are from the [[Biology Glossary]]; Earth & Space Science terms are from the [[Earth & Space Science Glossary]].
  
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| Level5 = For a complex real-world problem, design multiple solutions to sub-problems based on student generated data and/or scientific information from other sources. Describe the rationale, criteria, and constraints of each sub-problem.
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| Level4 = Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
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| Level3 = Given a complex real-world problem, identify one smaller more manageable problem and describe a solution to that problem that can be solved through engineering.
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| Example3 = <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-chem">[[Questions:The Great American Solar Eclipse#q3|Aug 2026 Chem · Q12]]</span> <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-bio">[[Questions:Invasive Mussels#q5|Aug 2026 Bio · Q39]]</span> <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-bio">[[Questions:Two Kinds of Twins#q5|Jan 2026 Bio · Q5]]</span>
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| Level2 = Given a complex real-world problem that has been broken down into smaller, more manageable problems, identify a solution to one smaller problem that can be solved through engineering.
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| Example2 = <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-chem">[[Questions:Urban Heat Islands#q4|June 2026 Chem · Q22]]</span> <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-phys">[[Questions:Motorcycle Helmets#q1|June 2026 Phys · Q15]]</span>
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| Level1 = Identify the solution, from those provided, that addresses a smaller, more manageable real-world problem.
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| Example1 = <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-chem">[[Questions:Indoor Air Pollution#q1|June 2026 Chem · Q46]]</span> <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-bio">[[Questions:Honeybee Behavior and Threats#q1|Jan 2026 Bio · Q28]]</span> <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-bio">[[Questions:Nature or Nurture?#q6|June 2025 Bio · Q48]]</span> <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-ess">[[Questions:Human Impact on Earth#q5|June 2025 ESS · Q45]]</span>
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<metadesc>NYS Standard HS-ETS1-2: Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.</metadesc>
 

Latest revision as of 11:22, 18 October 2026

← HS-ETS1-1
HS-ETS1-3 →

Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.

Note: this is a performance expectation for four classes: Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Regents Exam Questions

Released New York State Regents exam questions that assess HS-ETS1-2 are listed here by exam and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.

Chemistry

Exam Cluster Question
August 2026 Chemistry Regents The Great American Solar Eclipse Question 12
June 2026 Chemistry Regents Urban Heat Islands Question 22
Indoor Air Pollution Question 46

Physics

Exam Cluster Question
June 2026 Physics Regents Motorcycle Helmets Question 15

Biology

Exam Cluster Question
August 2026 Biology Regents Invasive Mussels Question 39
January 2026 Biology Regents Two Kinds of Twins Question 5
Honeybee Behavior and Threats Question 28
June 2025 Biology Regents Nature or Nurture? Question 48

Earth & Space Science

Exam Cluster Question
June 2025 Earth and Space Sciences Regents Human Impact on Earth Question 45

Vocabulary

Terms that come from this standard or from the released exam questions that assess it, listed by subject. Chemistry terms are from the Chemistry Glossary; Physics terms are from the Physics Glossary; Biology terms are from the Biology Glossary; Earth & Space Science terms are from the Earth & Space Science Glossary.

Chemistry

From this standard
  • constraint
  • criteria
  • design solution
  • evidence
  • optimize
  • trade-off
From released exam questions

Physics

From this standard
  • complex real-world problem
  • constraints
  • criteria
  • design solution
  • engineering
  • evidence
  • prioritized criteria
  • solution
  • sub-problems
  • trade-offs
From released exam questions

Biology

From this standard
  • constraint
  • criteria
  • design solution
  • trade-off
From released exam questions

Earth & Space Science

From this standard
  • complex real-world problem
  • constraints
  • criteria
  • design solution
  • Earth
  • prioritized criteria
  • sub-problems
  • trade-offs
From released exam questions

Performance Level Descriptions

Every Regents exam question on HS-ETS1-2 is written to match one of the performance level descriptions (PLDs) below.

Level 1: Identify the solution, from those provided, that addresses a smaller, more manageable real-world problem. June 2026 Chem · Q46 Jan 2026 Bio · Q28 June 2025 Bio · Q48 June 2025 ESS · Q45
Level 2: Given a complex real-world problem that has been broken down into smaller, more manageable problems, identify a solution to one smaller problem that can be solved through engineering. June 2026 Chem · Q22 June 2026 Phys · Q15
Level 3: Given a complex real-world problem, identify one smaller more manageable problem and describe a solution to that problem that can be solved through engineering. Aug 2026 Chem · Q12 Aug 2026 Bio · Q39 Jan 2026 Bio · Q5
Level 4: Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
Level 5: For a complex real-world problem, design multiple solutions to sub-problems based on student generated data and/or scientific information from other sources. Describe the rationale, criteria, and constraints of each sub-problem.
Notice: PLD levels!

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-ETS1-2.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation HS-ETS1-2 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices
  • Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
    • Design a solution to a complex real-world problem, based on scientific knowledge, student-generated sources of evidence, prioritized criteria, and tradeoff considerations
Disciplinary Core Ideas
  • EST1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution
    • Criteria may need to be broken down into simpler ones that can be approached systematically, and decisions about the priority of certain criteria over others (trade-offs) may be needed.
Crosscutting Concepts
  • N/A
Page contributors: Conrad Richman, Caroline Leonard
Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics | HS. Engineering Design
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