iRubric: Future Problem Solving - Practice Problem 1 rubric

Generate issues, concerns, and problems, applying background knowledge to the
Future Scene. Demonstrates the ability to identify important issues and potential challenges, in particular those that may not be obvious, in the text/Future Scene. Students should demonstrate the ability to consider FPS categories in order to think of more challenges. Demonstrate the ability to clearly and concisely write the challenge, showing cause and effect and tying directly to the text/Future Scene.

Produce multiple solutions that indicate a deep comprehension of the problem. Solutions are creative, relevant, address the Purpose of the UP, and contain the parameters of the Future Scene. Solutions are written correctly, including the following: a logical Who, What, How, Why (the Purpose), and Parameters of When it will be done.

Determine which which solution is the best one to address the UP. Student is able to successfully use the evaluation grid to apply 5 criteria to the most promising solution ideas in order to determine the best solution to solve the UP.

FPS is a team competition. It is extremely important that the students work together for a successful FPS Problem. Student demonstrates the ability to work well with others, contributing positively to the team at each Step, avoids arguments and critical behavior, stays focused on the tasks and what needs to be done.