Identifying and Describing Problems Rubric—High School

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Clarity Innovations

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Anticipating Problems	I carefully analyze complex processes and systems in order to anticipate and avoid different kinds of problems.	I usually analyze processes and systems to catch problems before they happen.	If I am reminded, I think ahead to see if I can avoid problems.	I do not usually notice problems until they happen.
Monitoring Processes	I think about my problem solving processes in several ways, and select appropriate tools and resources to solve problems effectively and efficiently.	I think carefully about my problem solving processes and use a variety of methods and tools to solve problems.	If I am reminded, I think about how well my problem solving processes are working.	I rarely think about how well my problem solving processes are working.
Reasoning	I use inductive and deductive reasoning to identify, describe, and solve problems thoroughly and quickly. I use logical reasoning to identify, describe, and solve problems.	I use logical reasoning to identify, describe, and solve problems.	With help, I use logical reasoning to identify, describe, and solve problems.	I do not use logical reasoning, but instead use personal preferences and opinions to solve problems.
Taking Different Viewpoints	I look at situations and processes from a variety of viewpoints in order to identify problems.	I think about a problem from several perspectives before I try to solve it.	With help, I think about a problem from more than one perspective before I try to solve it.	I can only think about a problem from one viewpoint.
Generating Possible Solutions	I generate several possible solutions to a problem and use criteria of practicality, efficiency, and elegance to choose the best solution.	I generate several solutions to a problem and use a variety of criteria to choose the best solution.	I try to think of more than one possible solution to a problem.	I usually do not think about various possible solutions to a problem before I start to solve the problem.