Solving the Problem

Evaluation

Assess decisions.

• Assess students' ability to recognize and select a solution to a newcomer's problem, using the rubric Assessing Problems and Solutions. The sources of evidence and the four criteria for assessment are listed below:
• Use the sorting of the cards found on Problems and Solutions and Matching Problems and Solutions to assess students' ability to distinguish problems from solutions.
• Use the paired responses, pasted on Matched Pairs, to assess students' ability to recognize a relevant solution to a problem.
• Use the responses, recorded on Identifying Solutions, to assess students' ability to propose multiple solutions and select a best solution.

Reaching the basic understanding level on the rubric may be appropriate for many primary students.