Problem Solving Check Sheet

Categories	Observed without a prompt	Observed after a prompt	Unable to do without significant help
Understands the problem before starting work
Selects a strategy to obtain a solution
Accurately implements a solution strategy
Justifies results
Use a systematic approach [heuristic] (understand problem, identifies needed information, considers strategies, plan and implements a plan, solves, verify solution).
Uses appropriate dispositions - willing to try, open-minded, confident, persistent, skeptical,
Understands the problem beyond specific to general
Reflects and uses metacognition