Team Testing Procedures

Team Testing Procedures

1.      Analyze problem and possible solutions.

2.      Visit Interactive Children’s Garden site in Deep Cut Gardens

a.       Measure the space used for Interactive Children’s Garden site

3.      Create alternate solutions using ideas gathered from research and brainstorming.

a.       Apply research and data gathered to alternate solution designs

4.      Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each alternate solution.

5.      Meet with partner to ensure all individual alternate solutions integrate as intended.

a.       Make model to ensure that signage will not limit amount of sunlight plants receive

b.      Test model on people and give a survey

                                                        i.            Ask if model is aesthetically appealing and functioning

6.      Make adjustments if necessary.

7.      Assemble individual parts.

a.       Assemble individual final solution

8.      Check positioning of individual parts (signage and vegetation)

a.       Test placement of signage and how it affects the amount of sunlight plants receive

9.      Ensure design integrates as intended.

10.  Check effectiveness/integrity of design.

a.       Test final sign materials (MDO Plywood, Plexiglass, Alumalite, DuraReader)

b.      Test final raised beds material (pressure treated wood, concrete, masonry blocks, steel, cinder blocks, rocks)

c.       Test design on people between the ages of 5-50 and take survey
                                                        i.            Ask about presentation, set-up, information, and function of design
11.  Collect and evaluate information from collaborated design

a.       Use information to refine any defects