VALUE Rubrics - Problem Solving
The VALUE rubrics were developed by teams of faculty experts representing colleges and universities across the United States through a process that examined many existing campus rubrics and related documents for each learning outcome and incorporated additional feedback from faculty. The rubrics articulate fundamental criteria for each learning outcome, with performance descriptors demonstrating progressively more sophisticated levels of attainment. The rubrics are intended for institutional-level use in evaluating and discussing student learning, not for grading. The core expectations articulated in all 16 of the VALUE rubrics can and should be translated into the language of individual campuses, disciplines, and even courses. The utility of the VALUE rubrics is to position learning at all undergraduate levels within a basic framework of expectations such that evidence of learning can by shared nationally through a common dialog and understanding of student success.
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| Points | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
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| Quality of post | The solution used the defined model effectively. The rationale was clear and logical. Your solution was well-argued. | The solution used the model adequately. The rationale was unclear, and the solution was not presented effectively or persuasively. | The solution did not apply the model correctly. The solution was not clear or the logic was flawed. | Solution insufficiently developed; or not posting |
| Quality of response | Analysis and critique of the solution were thorough and fair. | Analysis and critique of the solution were biased or flawed. | Analysis and critique did not provide substantive materials for the group to use in reviewing the solution. | No effort in the analysis or critique of the solution, or no comment posted. |
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Problem Solving Methodology*
0. engage in the problem (motivation).
- I can do it!
- I want to do it!
- I spend sufficient amount of time thinking about and working on the problem.
- I do it because I realize the importance of developing problem-solving skills.
1. Define the problem - Rubric for evaluating your performance on Step 1
- Read the problem statement again
- Define what the problem states in a way that makes sense to you
- Sketch the information given in the problem
- List what is given / known
- List any constraints
- Define a criterion for judging the final product (design) / answering the question (problem)
- Determine the real objective of the problem (e.g. what do I need to calculate?)
2. Explore the problem - Rubric for evaluating your performance on Step 2
- Examine any issues involved
- Make all the necessary assumptions that will help you simplify the problem enough, so you can solve it using familiar theories.
- Guestimate the answer
- Albert Einstein quote
3. Plan the solution - Rubric for evaluating your performance on Step 3
- Select appropriate theory, principles, approach
- Map out any sub-problems
- List what needs to be found
- Write down all equations you need to carry out each step of the solution but do not substitute any numbers
- Draw free-body diagrams and control volumes as necessary
4. Implement the plan - Rubric for evaluating your performance on Step 4
- Substitute numbers into equations as necessary and carry out all calculations
- You may want to calculate several intermediate numerical results to make sure they make sense; it is difficult to pinpoint an error when all you have is the final numerical result and you know it can't be right!
5. Check the solution
- Check the accuracy of the calculations (redo)
- Check the units of the calculated parameters
6. Evaluate / Reflect on the Solution as well as on your Problem - Solving Process - Rubric for evaluating your performance on Step 6
- Is the answer reasonable? Does it make sense?
- Were the assumptions appropriate?
- How does it compare to guestimate?
- How could you improve your model to increase its accuracy?
- If appropriate, ask the question: is it socially / ethically acceptable?
- What were my strengths in solving this problem?
- What were my weaknesses in solving this problem?
- In what specific ways can I work on my weaknesses and improve my problem-solving skills?
*Woods D.R., Hrymak, A.N., Marshall, R.R., Wood, P.E., Crowe, C.M., Hoffman, T.W., Wright, J.D., Taylor, P.A., Woodhouse, K.A., Bouchard, C.G.K., Developing problem-solving skills: The McMaster problem-solving program. ASEE J of Engng Educ., 86, 2, 75-91 (1997).
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