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Insufficient - 0

Minimal - 1

Proficient -2

Problem/
Inquiry Statement With Rationale

Problem statement is irrelevant, inaccurate, or missing.

While there may be some errors, there is a generally appropriate problem statement.

Problem statement is sound.

Problem statement is clear and accurate.

Issues of importance or relevance are not addressed.

There is some attempt to address issues of importance or relevance.

There is an explanation of importance and relevance.

There is a detailed explanation of problem’s importance and relevance.

Does not include an intelligible hypothesis statement or rationale for pursuing the inquiry.

There is an identifiable hypothesis statement or rationale for pursuing the inquiry.

There is a hypothesis statement or a well constructed rationale.

There is a thoughtful hypothesis statement or rationale to support the pursuit of inquiry.

Brainstorms solutions

No evidence of more than one suggested solution.

Proposes possible solutions for problem solving or decision-making however all may not be reasonable.

Proposes reasonable solutions that are logical.

Researches and creates multiple, reasonable, logical, and creative options for solution.

Evaluate and Select an Appropriate Solution

No solutions proposed or only one solution considered.

Selects a reasonable solution.

Selects a solution with a rationale for its success.

Selects among several solutions after considering positive and negative outcomes of each.

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Insufficient - 0

Minimal - 1

Proficient -2

Implements the solution

Does not implement a solution or does so carelessly.

Although there may be minor errors, takes action to apply selected solution.

Implements the solution carefully and accurately.

Formulates a solution or conclusion that addresses the problem and has other applications.

Analyze the solution and plans for changes

No evaluation offered or it is irrelevant to problem.

Demonstrates necessary effort to evaluate the solution and understands rationale for decision.

Appropriate evaluation is made which considers characteristics of problem or decision with consideration to ease, cost, reliability, durability, and good judgment.

A thorough evaluation is made which considers several characteristics of problem or decision with consideration to ease, cost, reliability, durability, and good judgment.

Reports Results

Insufficiently documents the solution to the problem.

Documents the solution to the problem with minor areas of confusion.

Documents the solution to the problem in an appropriate medium.

Documents the solution to the problem in an appropriate and advanced medium.