Problem Solving Rubric

 
Apprentice
Basic
Learned
Exemplary
Understanding the Problem Needs a complete explanation of the problem before getting started. Needs some clarification from others to understand the problem. Understands (can explain) the problem and proceeds to the next step. Understands the problem and relates it to other situations in the working world.
Planning to Solve the Problem Designs only one strategy. Requires assistance to evaluate strategy. Brainstorms a few strategies and requires assistance to select an appropriate strategy. Brainstorms several strategies. Decides on an appropriate solution. Brainstorms many strategies. Makes priorities for our strategies.
Carrying out the Plan Attempts to solve problem with an inadequate strategy. Solves problem without making modifications. Solves problem using design. Makes appropriate modifications to conclude. Challenges self to try new methods to solve problem.
Evaluating the Results Requires assistance to evaluate solution. Limited evaluation of solution without assistance. Compares solution to the problem. Compares actual and expected results. Suggests other modifications or applications for other work situations. Designs own evaluation criteria.
Communicates Result Explains what happened in simple terms. Explains what happened using terminology related to the problem. Explains the reason one method is better using specialized language and symbols including specific measurements and quantities. Generalizes solution. Describes how solution can be used in other situations.


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