Use of Heuristics Checklist—High School

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Clarity Innovations

	Date Observed	Comments
Student breaks problems down into parts.
Student represents problems or uses formulas.
Student works backwards.
Student uses means-end analysis.
Student makes models.
Student identifies different entry points for solving problems.
Student role-plays.
Student compares to similar problem.
Student divides problems into cases.
Student considers extreme cases.
Student generalizes.
Student uses inductive and deductive reasoning.
Student tests possible solutions.
Student generates unusual analogies and metaphors.
Student classifies information.
Student chooses effective notation.
Student exploits symmetry.
Student uses learned heuristics independently.
Student applies various heuristics appropriately in a variety of problem solving situations.
Student uses multiple heuristics at the same time.
Student modifies and invents heuristics to fit new circumstances.

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