Name: Problem Identification & Clarification Rubric ( - Embark & Clarify) Adapted from: Custer, R., Valesey, B., Burke, B. (2001). An assessment model for a design approach to technological problem solving. Journal of Technology Education, 12(2). doi Permission for use obtained from Dr. R. Custer 22 July, 2018 () Novice Beginner Competent Proficient Expert Exhibits considerable Exhibits some Defines problem Expresses limited Accurately describes indifference or frustration. indifference or adequately. Ignores knowledge of context or current state of affairs Doesn’t see context. frustration. Ignores context. problem. Problem is supported by stories, context. defined but needs data or other supporting Does not ask questions to Poses a few pertinent clarification. Ignores information that and would begin the Asks questions but not questions that one context. demonstrates problem solving process pertinent and too few to might need for understanding/ empathy. without clarification or start the problem solving clarification as they Poses some pertinent Embark & questions. process. start the problem questions that would help Poses pertinent questions solving process. start the problem solving that one needs to ask for Clarify Tends to hone in on wrong process. clarification in order to problem, isolated subset, Identifies key content. solve problem. . or easiest part to solve. Identifies sub-problems but does not prioritize. Identifies and prioritizes sub-problems (within the larger problem). Comments: Name:
Name: Problem Identification & Clarification Rubric ( - Embark & Clarify) Adapted from: Custer, R., Valesey, B., Burke, B. (2001). An assessment model for a design approach to technological problem solving. Journal of Technology Education, 12(2). doi Permission for use obtained from Dr. R. Custer 22 July, 2018 () Novice Beginner Competent Proficient Expert Embark & Clarify Exhibits considerable indifference or frustration. Doesn’t see context. Does not ask questions to and would begin the problem solving process without clarification or questions. Tends to hone in on wrong problem, isolated subset, or easiest part to solve. Exhibits some indifference or frustration. Ignores context. Asks questions but not pertinent and too few to start the problem solving process. . Defines problem adequately. Ignores context. Poses a few pertinent questions that one might need for clarification as they start the problem solving process. Identifies key content. Expresses limited knowledge of context or problem. Problem is defined but needs clarification. Ignores context. Poses some pertinent questions that would help start the problem solving process. Identifies sub-problems but does not prioritize. Accurately describes current state of affairs supported by stories, data or other supporting information that demonstrates understanding/ empathy. Poses pertinent questions that one needs to ask for clarification in order to solve problem. Identifies and prioritizes sub-problems (within the larger problem). Comments: Name: