Problem Based Learning Rubric
Points Possible = 35
QUESTIONING A researcher recognizes decisions, issues and problems when looking at a topic 5 Discovers independently an issue or problem which needs a decision or solution after exploring a topic 3 Formulates questions about topics with adult help to elevate the question to focus on issues and problems 1 Relies upon adults to state questions and topics
PLANNING A researcher identifies sources of information likely to build understanding 5 Selects high quality sources independently and efficiently 3 Selects sources with mixed success 1 Wanders from source to source without questioning which source will be most helpful
GATHERING A researcher collects and stores information for later consideration 5 Collects and organizes important information for retrieval independently 3 Collects information with some degree of organization 1 Loses track of most important information
SORTING A researcher reorganizes information so that the most valuable becomes readily available to support understanding 5 Creates structure which provides a coherent and clear focus 3 Creates partial organization of information 1 Leaves information as gathered
SYNTHESIZING A researcher recombines information to develop decisions and solutions 5 Creates an original decision or solution
3 Reorganizes and combines strategies of others
1 Restates the decisions and solutions of others
EVALUATING A researcher determines whether the information gathered is sufficient to support a conclusion 5 Tests solutions and decisions to see if supporting information is adequate 3 Looks for missing information 1 Reaches a hasty conclusion
REPORTING A researcher translates findings into a persuasive, instructive, or effective product(s) 5 Creates and presents an original product which effectively addresses original problem or issues 3 Provides a product which offers some insight with regard to the original problem or issues 1 Shares the work or thoughts of others