Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving

Criteria

1-Beginning

2-Developing

3-Competent

4-Accomplished

N/A

Unable to define the situation. No identification is attempted.

Situation is somewhat defined and identification of problem is present, but vague.

Situation is mostly defined and problem to be solved is identified.

Situation and problem are clearly identified in an organized manner.

Solve

Reasoning is illogical, simplistic, inconsistent or absent.

Reasoning contains some elements of logic and/or creative insight.

Reasoning is mostly logical, complete, and consistent. Demonstrates some unique or creative insight.

Reasoning is consistently creative, complete and often unique.

Conclusion is not stated or vague. No connection to analysis is attempted. Lacks all forms of justification.

Able to state conclusion with some justification. Connection to analysis is slight.

Conclusion mostly from results of analysis. Justification follows conclusion, but is general.

Full justification presented following clear concluding statement. Specifics and multiple perspectives are present.