Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
| Level of Achievement: 1 Below Expectations | Level of Achievement: 2 Meets Expectations | Level of Achievement: 3 Exceeds Expectations | |
| Identify | Does not realize when major components of the problem are missing and has no coherent strategies for problem solving | Has a vision of the whole problem, and has some strategies for problem solving. | Demonstrates understanding of how various pieces of the problem relate to each other and the whole |
| Formulate | Does not see the connection between theory and practical problem solving | Connects theoretical concepts to practical problem-solving when prompted and is beginning to integrate previous knowledge and new information. | Formulates strategies for solving problem and can relate theoretical concepts to practical problem solving |
| Solve | Demonstrates solution implementing simple application of one formula or equation with close analogies to class/lecture problems | Demonstrates solution with integration of diverse concepts with useful relationships and connects theoretical concepts to practical problem solving. | Demonstrates creative synthesis of solution, creates new alternatives, and relates theoretical concepts to practical problem solving |