WISCONSIN FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Solving Process Pointers for Students - $50
A workbook for students with four pages for each step of the problem solving process. Anatomy (parts needed for writing), Hints for Writing, Build your Own, and Practice Writing. Each adult should have a purchased copy that can be used with all their students. Developed by Wisconsin FPS. Electronic format.
Creative & Critical Thinking Tools for Community Problem Solving - $40
Describes the problem solving process as applied to CmPS. Includes 22 creative (generating) and critical (focusing) thinking tools to use with the steps of the process. Each tool includes directions, a sample, and a template for using with students. Each adult should have a purchased copy. Electronic format.
Scenario Writing -- Int'l Winners from Wisconsin FPS - $20
Includes all scenarios from Wisconsin FPS that have placed at the international level. Electronic format.
Wis FPS Component T-Shirt - $15
A t-shirt representing the competitive components for Wisconsin FPS - Scenario Writing & Performance, Global Issues Problem Solving, and Community Problem Solving
2024 Scenario Winners Wisconsin FPS - $7
Wisconsin FPS winners for the past school year. Includes three winners in each division - Junior, Middle and Senior. Electronic format.
Wisconsin FPS Pin - $4
A one-inch cloisonne pin representing Wisconsin FPS. Great for end of year celebrations!
Evaluate for Wisconsin FPS!
EVALUATION 2024-25
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Mark your calendars!
We need your expertise once again!
We will be evaluating virtually via Zoom.
Practice Problem #1
November 2
Topic: Food Security
​Steps 1-3
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Practice Problem #2
January 4
Topic: Rising Sea Levels
All steps
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Qualifying Problem
February 22
Topic: Agricultural Industry
All steps
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State Bowl
Friday, April 11
Topic: Nanotechnology
All steps
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Click here to see the Future Scene and middle division student booklet for the topic of "Identity Theft."
WHO? Any interested adults, FPS coaches, FPS alumni, teachers, parents, college students, students in grades 10-12 with 2 years of GIPS experience.
WHEN? Three Saturdays (one each in November, January, & February) and a Friday in April at the state competition if you're available.
WHERE? We conduct our evaluations online via Zoom, so you can evaluate from anywhere!
WHY? The primary purpose of evaluation is to provide students and coaches with feedback to develop and improve their problem solving skills. Evaluation is authentic assessment of student thinking using specific criteria for each step of the problem solving process. We work hard to make evaluation fair, consistent, and reliable. Evaluators gain a strong grasp of problem solving skills and a respect for what students can accomplish through FPS. And WE PAY!
HOW? Prior to your first evaluation date, we train you via a series of 7 power points (an introductory session and one for each step of the process). By viewing these training power points you will:
1) Learn about our evaluation philosophy/scoresheet
2) Learn how to evaluate student work for each step of the process
3) Evaluate a practice booklet for each step
4) Compare your work with an experienced evaluator.
At your first evaluation, we will pair you with a mentor (experienced evaluator). You will:
1) Evaluate a booklet together
2) Evaluate a booklet on your own, one that your mentor will also have evaluate independently. Then you will compare your evaluation with your mentor's to see if you are on track.
3) Evaluate a booklet totally on your own with your mentor available to answer questions.
Click here to see our scoresheet.
Click here to volunteer as
an FPS evaluator.