Crosby High School
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Rubric
Crosby High School
Exemplary
(18-20 points)
Proficient
(16-17 points)
Developing
(13-15 points )
Beginning
(0-12 points)
1. Identify the Problem
(20 points)
Clearly identifies, clarifies, and
describes critical components of the
problem and related issues.
Understands the problem thoroughly.
Effectively collects data and
evidence and critically evaluates how
relevant the evidence is to the
problem identified.
Identifies, clarifies, and describes
major components of the problem but
only at a superficial level. Cannot
move beyond basic level of
understanding.
Collects basic data and evidence but
lacks in depth critical evaluation of
how relevant the evidence is to the
problem identified.
Identifies few or no components of
the problem. Merely summarizes
information from the text without
understanding its significance.
2. Collect and Evaluate Evidence
(20 points)
Identifies, clarifies, and describes
major components of the problem but
not the related issues. Understands
the problem but not the contributing
factors or side effects.
Effectively collects data and
evidence but lacks in depth critical
evaluation of how relevant the
evidence is to the problem identified.
3. Brainstorm Solutions and
Strategies
(20 points)
Selects the most appropriate problem
solving strategy based upon evidence
and demonstrates sound logical
reasoning.
Selects an appropriate problem
solving strategy based upon evidence
but lacks sound logical reasoning.
Selects an appropriate problem
solving strategy without valid
substantiating evidence.
Selects a problem solving strategy
but it is not appropriate to the
problem. Cannot identify
substantiating evidence.
4. Implement Appropriate
Strategies (20 points)
Implements the most appropriate
problem solving strategy based upon
evidence and demonstrates sound
logical reasoning.
Implements an appropriate problem
solving strategy based upon evidence
but lacks sound logical reasoning.
Implements an appropriate problem
solving strategy without valid
substantiating evidence.
Implements a problem solving
strategy but it is not appropriate to
the problem. Cannot identify
substantiating evidence.
5. Evaluate Conclusion
(20 points)
Effectively reflects with an in depth
understanding of the solution and
evaluates its accuracy, credibility,
and relevance.
Effectively reflects with an
understanding of the solution and
evaluates its accuracy, credibility,
and relevance.
Reflects with a partial understanding
of the solution and attempts to
evaluate its accuracy, credibility, and
relevance.
Reflects with little or no
understanding of the solution and
fails to evaluate its accuracy,
credibility, and relevance.
Total Score:__________________________/ 100 Points
Collects basic or no data and
evidence with no attempt to solve
problem or make a decision..
Indicator Level:_____________
Student Goals for Improvement:
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Indicators: Exemplary=90 to 100
Proficient=80 to 89
Developing= 65 to 79
Beginning= 0 to 64