Problem+Solver+Rubric

**Category/ Criteria** || **Level 1** **50-59%** || **Level 2** **60-69%** || **Level 3** **70-79%** || **Level 4** **80-100%** || Knowledge of facts and concepts SPV.01I Completes problem-solving worksheet. || - fills in the six steps but not the actions taken in each step - demonstrates limited understanding of the problem-solving model || - completes worksheet and actions taken - demonstrates some understanding of the problem-solving model || - completes worksheet and actions taken - demonstrates understanding of each step though not able to work around all difficulties || - completes worksheet and actions taken - demonstrates thorough understanding of each step and overcomes all difficulties || Thinking Skills SP1.01I Completes comparison chart of tools. || - completes chart but is unable to rate tools according to set criteria on chart || - completes chart and rates tools somewhat according to set criteria in chart || - completes chart and rates tools appropriately according to set criteria in chart || - completes chart and rationale for tools rating; demonstrates thorough understanding of set criteria in chart || Solves the second problem. || - solves problem partially due to inaccuracy of problem statement and understanding of what is required || - solves problem satisfactorily but not to full requirements due to some inaccuracy of problem statement || - solves problem fully with accurate problem statement but not fulfilling every requirement || - solves problem superbly due to full understanding of problem statement and fulfills every requirement || Communication of information SP1.05I, SP1.06I Presents solution to second problem to the rest of the class. || - able to present the tool(s) used in solving the problem but unable to speak clearly in justifying choice of tools  || - able to present and justify though not fully the tools used in solving the problem || - able to speak clearly in presenting and justifying the choice of tools used in solving the problem || - able to speak eloquently in presenting and justifying the choice of tools used in solving the problem || Application of Problem-Solving Model SPV.02I, SPV.01I, SP1.05I, SP1.06I Finds the most efficient solution to the second problem. || - solves the problem but uses the first available tool, showing little application of the problem-solving model || - solves the problem and tries different tools available, showing some application of the problem-solving model || - solves the problem with an appropriate tool from among many, showing good application of the problem-solving model || - solves the problem with an optimal tool from a variety of tools available, showing excellent application of the problem-solving model || Making Connections SPV.01I, Group discussion on unethical issues and solutions. || - shows limited ability to relate ethics, values, and aspirations that influence life’s choices to seeking solutions to problems || - shows some ability to relate ethics, values, and aspirations that influence life’s choices to seeking solutions to problems || - shows full ability to relate ethics, values, and aspirations that influence life’s choices to seeking solutions to problems || - shows insightful ability to relate ethics, value, and aspirations that influence life’s choices to seeking solutions to problems || Letters to appropriate authorities. || - letters show limited ability to relate ethics to problem solving || - letters show some ability to relate ethics to problem solving || - letters show full ability to relate ethics to problem solving || - letters show insightful ability to relate ethics to problem solving ||