A Problem Solving Rubric

Indicators: observable descriptors indicating the extent to which a criterion is met

Criteria	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
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

Levels are based on the Ministry Achievement Chart found on page 14 of the Program Planning and Assessment document.