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Go through the profile in Table 5.2 and identify how often each phrase describes you as you approach
solving a problem, using this scale:

1—Never 2—Rarely 3—Sometimes 4—Most of the time 5—Always

Add up your scores in the right-hand column. How did you do?

80–90 Excellent! You’re a cracker-jack problem solver.

60–79 Very good! You’ll find your way.

40–69 You know what you need to work on. Reflect upon your unique “areas for improvement” in
light of the problem you wrote about earlier. How could you apply your strengths (or even
take a risk at working through one of your “weaknesses”) to the problem you defined?

Below 40 Chances are you might be better at solving problems than you think you are. With the help
of an instructor or mentor, you should be able to start practicing some of the skills defined
in Table 5.2. Before you know it, they will become second nature to you.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

How do you interpret your score? Write a brief paragraph of analysis.

Evelyn’s response: 127

I’m pretty good on the affective end. I could improve a bit in my
skill set, though, especially when it comes to utilizing outside
expertise...it’s becoming clear to me that I really do need to work
on this in order to start finding a solution to my problem. I’m also
a bit weak in my approach to using technology, but I’m good at
assessing! My score was 62.

Chapter 5 — Problem Solving Skills