Individual Strategic Problem Solving

Individual Strategic Problem Solving is an SPS Component Event, and not part of Governor’s Cup.

In Individual Strategic Problem Solving one student works through the Strategic Problem Solving process. Individuals generate 8 concerns in Step 1, and 8 solution ideas in Step 3. Steps 2, 4, and 5  are exactly the same as the team competition. Participants have two hours to complete a booklet.

Participation Guidelines

Students may take part in both Governor’s Cup Team and Individual Strategic Problem Solving.

Divisions are:

  • Junior – Grades 4-6
  • Middle Grades – Grades 7-9
  • High School – Grades 10-12

Date

  • Thursday March 5, 2026--Registration Deadline
  • Monday, March 23, 2026--Competition
    • Arrive 30 minutes before competition begins

Cost

The registration fee is only $35 per individual.

Topic

Individual Strategic Problem Solving uses the Governor’s Cup State Finals topic.

Evaluation

Booklets are evaluated after State Finals by Strategic Problem Solving coaches, evaluators and trainers. Booklets are emailed to the participating schools’ coaches to be given to the evaluator listed on the registration form.

Scored booklets must be returned within two weeks so that the announcement of awards can be made as soon as possible.

Required Evaluators

  • 1-3 students competing: 1 evaluator per division
  • 4-6 students competing: 2 evaluators per division
  • 7-10 students competing: 3 evaluators per division
  • 11+  students competing: 4 evaluators per division

QUESTIONS about billing? Email Lareina May

QUESTIONS about the event? Email Chris Hill

Register Here