Problem Solving Methodology

Rubric for measuring student performance on Step 2 of the PSM

Dr. Nikos J. Mourtos

Score Performance Criterion: 
Generate appropriate questions related to the “measures” defined in Step 1,
identify possible approaches (models) for solving the problem, 
and make reasonable assumptions.
10 Generate at least two relevant questions, identify at least two different approaches, 
and make all necessary assumptions for each approach.
7 - 9 Generate at least one relevant question, identify at least two different approaches, 
and make most of the necessary assumptions for each approach.
5 - 6 Generate at least one relevant question, identify at least one approach, 
and make most of the necessary assumptions for this approach.
1 - 4 Generate one or two relevant questions, did not identify an approach, 
did not make some or all of the necessary assumptions.
0 Did not attempt.