Problem Solving Methodology

Rubric for measuring student performance on Step 1 of the PSM

Dr. Nikos J. Mourtos

Score Performance Criterion: 
Define one or more criteria (measures) for answering the question.
10 Identify a proper “measure”.  Include appropriate sketches illustrating all relevant parameters.
7 - 9 Identify a “measure” that can indirectly lead to a more appropriate one.  Sketches illustrate some of the relevant parameters.
5 - 6 Identify what may at first appear as a reasonable “measure” but which may later be shown to be inappropriate. Sketches illustrate some of the relevant parameters.
1 - 4 Did not specify a useful “measure” for the comparison.  No sketches included.
0 Did not attempt.