Build the evidence board
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · Week 6 · Principles of Biomedical Technology (Principles of Biomedical Science)
Today's goal: Build and map the Case B evidence board, test its reasoning through peer cross-examination, and complete Parts A to E of the Day 17 sheet.
This is a model of the work you should turn in today. Use it to check your own: match the structure and the level of detail, do not copy it. Your data and wording should be your own.
Use the worked example in the Case B Day 17 Daily Evidence Sheet as your format guide. Its practice case is separate from your own case.
Part B: map the board with E-numbers and thread colors; label every line supports, excludes, times or locates (B1). Identify a single point of failure and a repair (B2); count thread colors and support paths and show the required fraction (B3).
Part C: record the strongest peer attack, your answer with its E-number, an attack you could not fully answer, and your repair or qualified sentence.
A labeled connection must be supported by its cited record. Thread colors organize evidence; check sources and methods before treating support paths as independent. Complete Parts A, D and E too.
This model shows the level of evidence and organization needed to complete: Part A: read the briefing and answer A1 and A2, citing the reading as the sheet asks. Part B: map the board with E-numbers and thread colors; label every line supports, excludes, times or locates (B1). Identify a single point of failure and a repair (B2); count thread colors and support paths and show the required fraction (B3). Part C: record the strongest peer attack, your answer with its E-number, an attack you could not fully answer, and your repair or qualified sentence. Part D: use single point of failure and cross-examination in sentences about your work. Part E: answer all three self-check questions, then check every Part of your sheet.
- Date and label the entry.
- Record the procedure, observation, or design decision clearly.
- End with what the evidence means and the next step.
Keep the structure. Replace the question, facts, measurements, and evidence. Then recheck units, vocabulary, and whether the conclusion goes beyond the evidence.
Turn in: Daily Evidence Sheet, Day 17: complete Parts A to E. Include this week's 6 Rs reflection and check your submissions. Hand in the complete Day 17 sheet and this week's 6 Rs reflection on paper, or submit one combined PDF to Wk6 D17 · Build the Board (PLTW 1.2.6) in Schoology by 11:59 PM tonight. Submit once, not twice. Check this week's submissions and keep the named notebook pages in your Investigative Notebook.
Go to Schoology to turn this in.
Submit one PDF. Schoology attaches your name to your upload; on the page itself, write your period and code. Name the file: FirstName LastName - Assignment Title - YYYY-MM-DD.pdf.
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Claim ceiling: A labeled connection must be supported by its cited record. Thread colors organize evidence; check sources and methods before treating support paths as independent.
One exam-style question that uses exactly what you practiced today. Try it before you reveal the answer, then read why each choice is right or wrong.
Tap an answer to see the full explanation. Nothing is recorded or graded.
It builds this reusable test skill: Distinguishing corroborating from conflicting evidence and documenting gaps.
- Name the concept or data pattern being tested.
- Cross out choices that violate that rule or the evidence.
- Justify the best remaining choice before checking the answer.