Genes-R-Us Problem-Solving Rubric


This rubric will evaluate the students ability to find solution to real world problem.

 
D

1

C

2

B

3

A

4

Score
Understanding the Problem
Need 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
 
Research & Gather Information

 

Does not collect any information that relates to the topic
Collects very little information, some relates to the topic
Collects some basic information, most relates to the topic
Collects a great deal of information, all relates to the topic
 
Planning to Solve the Problem
 
 

 

Designs only one strategy, required 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, decides on appropriate solution to each strategy
 
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 solutions
Limited evaluation of solution without assistance, compare solution to the problem
Compare actual and expected results
Suggests other modifications or applications for other work situations, design own evalution 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 measuments and quantities Generalizes solution, describes how solution can be used in other situations
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