STEM Score
STEM SCORE
Constructions Levels:
Building
Mechanics
Motors
Coding
Learning Levels:
Theory
Quiz & Exercises
Expiriments
Open Projects
ENGINO® has developed a unique bench-marking methodology for categorizing the various sets on a STEM scale, from level 1 (simpler STEM features) to level 3 (advanced STEM features). Such scale can help parents select the most appropriate products for their kids based on their experience and skills attained so far. All our sets use ENGINO® system at its core and therefore empower STEM. So, it is the individual characteristics of each set that contribute towards the final STEM score. For ease we have grouped features in two main categories, the “Construction Levels” and the “Learning Levels”, which are displayed on our website but also can be found at the bottom left corner of the product's package.
“Construction Levels” start from building frames and structures and move on to add Mechanics, and then Motors and finally Coding as the more advanced feature. The “Learning Levels” start by presenting the Theory of relevant technologies, move on to engage kids with Quizzes & Exercises, then to perform Experiments and finally develop Open Projects. Each one of these categories has 3 different levels of increasing complexity, thus providing a personalized rating that accumulates to establish it’s STEM score within the ENGINO®’s ecosystem.
1. Building
Score depends on the number of parts and connecting points
The ENGINO® building system has a patented design of the parts which allows connectivity of up to 6 sides simultaneously, while the unique extendable components lead to builds that were previously unthinkable, unleashing kids' creativity and imagination. Sets include printed step-by-step instructions for the main models, but also online through our kidCAD™ interactive app.
2. Mechanics
Score depends on the number of mechanical parts
ENGINO® Mechanics System consists of around 150+ different components, including new wheels and axles, beams and connectors and some impressive locking technologies, that are all compatible with the Classic ENGINO® building system parts. With gears and pulleys models can be engineered to become functionable, by changing speed, direction of motion or torque!
3. Motors
Score depends on the number of motors
The ability to animate technical models using motors is the first step before introducing Robotics. Motorized sets can bring your ENGINO® inventions to life, offering young learners the ultimate engineering adventure.
4. Coding
Score depends on sensors’s type and quantity
Real robots need a controller with microprocessor and sensor inputs and various outputs. ENGINO®'s patenting methodology of teaching coding starts with manual programming, moves on to virtual simulation, then to drag& drop flow diagrams and even to textual programming, powered by our KEIRO™ and ENVIRO™ software.
5. Theory
Score depends on amount of STEM/STEAM theory
Even though theory learning is often limited to a sterile, mechanical memorization of textbooks, with ENGINO® kids are engaged through colorful content enriched with interesting facts about the underlying technology which drives the models of each set.
6. Quiz & Exercises
Score depends on number and complexity of exercises
By solving fun exercises and quizzes, which are included in the educational booklet of most ENGINO® sets, also available online, kids will be able to challenge their newly acquired knowledge and test what they have learnt!
7. Experiments
Score depends on number of experiments
In order to foster scientific learning in childhood and get kids interested in learning about science, it is crucial to provide them with hands-on activities that they can explore on their own. Many sets incorporate innovative experimental activities that follow inquiry based learning whereby children can discover by themselves the technological or scientific principles relating to the set.
