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Gathering Information

Gathers a great deal of information with clear criteria in mind.

Gathers and selects sufficient information with criteria in mind

Is generally on track gathering information, but information is weak in some areas

Little information gathered

Organizing Information

Information is organized in a logical and thoughtful manner

Is able to organize information

Shows some skill in approaching the problem in a logical manner

Shows little skill in approaching the problem logically

Using Information

Shows insight in drawing conclusions from information

Draws conclusions from the information

Makes a concluding statement that generalizes information

Draws no conclusions and/or demonstrates little purpose for gathering data

Thinking

Clearly demonstrates divergent thinking and is insightful

Uses some divergent thinking in their approach to the problem

Shows little divergent thinking

Exhibits no creative or divergent thinking