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Invention Decision Making Matrix

This document presents a decision making matrix to help evaluate potential solutions to problems. It involves listing problems and proposed solutions, then answering questions about each solution to assign ratings from 1 to 5. The questions address whether the solution helps solve a problem, is practical, can be easily made, is cost effective, will be used by people, and has parental support. Total scores are calculated to help make a final decision. The matrix is then filled out with examples evaluating solutions for broken crayons, not being allowed candy, lonely kids at recess, and pollution.

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Invention Decision Making Matrix

This document presents a decision making matrix to help evaluate potential solutions to problems. It involves listing problems and proposed solutions, then answering questions about each solution to assign ratings from 1 to 5. The questions address whether the solution helps solve a problem, is practical, can be easily made, is cost effective, will be used by people, and has parental support. Total scores are calculated to help make a final decision. The matrix is then filled out with examples evaluating solutions for broken crayons, not being allowed candy, lonely kids at recess, and pollution.

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Name: ______________________ Date: ____________

Decision Making Matrix

Does it help solve a problem?


Is the idea practical?
Can it be made easily?
Will it cost too much to make or use?
Is the idea really new? (must research for this information)
Will people really use the invention?
Does your parent/guardian support in helping you with your idea?
(must discuss with parent before answering)

Final Decision

Solution:

Problem:

Solution:

Problem:

Solution:

Problem:

Solution:

Problem:

Questions

Solution:

Problem:

The chart below can be used to help weigh your choices in


order to make a decision. First, write down your problems
and solutions. Then, answer the questions for each of your
your problems and solutions, by using the rating scale of 1
to 5 (highest) to assign weights. Finally, examine the
ratings and use them to make a final decision which can be
defended with many different reasons.

Does it help solve a problem?

Is the idea practical?

Can it be made easily?

must research

Will it cost too much to make or use?

must research

Will people really use the invention?

Does your parent/guardian support in helping you with your idea?


(must discuss with parent before answering)

No, but not realistic

Yes

Yes

No - already
invented

15

35

Is the idea really new? (must research for this information)

Scores

for me try to create

Solution:

Problem:

Solution: Create a plastic case for crayons.

Problem: Broken Crayons

Solution: Create a candy that cleans your teeth.

Problem: Im not allowed to eat candy.

Questions

Problem: Lonely kids at recess


Solution: Create a buddy bench where kids who need a
friend can sit. Others will notice and invite a them to
play.

The chart below can be used to help weigh your choices in order
to make a decision. First, write down your problems and
solutions. Then, answer the questions for each problem and
solution, by using the rating scale of 1 to 5 (highest) to assign
weights. Finally, examine the ratings and use them to help you
make a final decision, which can be defended with many
different reasons.

Problem: Pollution

Decision Making Matrix

Solution: Make a machine that recycles everything

Name: ______________________ Date: ____________

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