Rollins Problem Solving Competency Rubric

PROBLEM SOLVING COMPETENCY RUBRIC Definition: Problem solving is the process of designing, evaluating, and implementing a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired

PROBLEM SOLVING COMPETENCY RUBRIC Definition: Problem solving is the process of designing, evaluating, and implementing a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal

Define a Problem Defines the problem with clarity and Defines the problem with adequate detail Defines the problem with evidence Demonstrates a limited ability to

insight, and provides evidence of all and provides evidence of most relevant of most relevant factors,but identify the problem or related relevant contextual factors contextual factors definition lacks clarity or detail factors

Identify Realistic Identifies multiple approaches for Identifies information and multiple Identifies approaches to the Identifies approach for solving the

Strategies/Solutions solving the problem within a specific approaches for solving the problem, some problem and conceptualization of problem without interpretation

context Considers the history of the of which may be workable or realistic the problem indicates some /evaluation of a realistic solution problem, reviews logic/reasoning, within a specific context The solution interpretation/evaluation needed to Sources of information are taken as examines feasibility of solution, and however, may not be the most effective solvethe issue fact with little examination synthesizes a realistic, comprehensive

and effective strategy for solution

Implement a Solution Implements the solution in a manner Implements a solution that addresses Implements the solution in a Implements the solution in a

that thoroughly and deeply addresses factors of the problem in a proficient manner that addresses the problem manner that does not directly multiple factors of the problem manner statement but ignores relevant address the problem statement

factors

Evaluate Outcomes Reviews results relative to the problem Reviews results relative to the defined Reviews results in terms of the Reviews results on a surface level

defined with thorough andspecific problem with some consideration of need problem defined with little, if any, in terms of the problem with no considerations of need for further work for further work consideration of need for further consideration of need for further

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