Minnesota Assessment of Problem-Solving

The Minnesota Assessment of Problem Solving (MAPS) rubric was developed as a tool to score students’ written solutions to physics problems. This presentation will include an introduction to the five general problem-solving processes assessed by the rubric and criteria for attaining a score in each, as well as examples for how to apply the rubric to students’ written solutions.

This event is free, and is offered online using Zoom.

During the 2025-2026 academic year, we are offering a series of presentation-discussion-workshops to share some of the many research-validated assessment instruments used in the physics education community. Join us to learn how you can use these instruments to inform your teaching, to assess your students' learning, and to contribute to a wider body of knowledge about physics students at two-year colleges.

Facilitator: Jennifer Docktor (Univ. Wisconsin - La Crosse)