Applied Strategic Problem Solving
ASPS provides one of the most significant learning experiences available to a student confronting a real-world problem. A real-world problem may be one that exists within the school setting, local neighborhood, region, state, or nation.
There are two types of ASPS: Individual and Team.
Participation Guidelines
There are two types of ASPS: Individual and Team.
ASPS teams are not limited in size but the interview portion is limited to 15 students and 2 coaches. There is no limit to the number of projects or teams, and two or more schools may combine to form a team. ASPS Divisions are:
- Junior – Grades 4-6
- Middle Grades – Grades 7-9
- High School – Grades 10-12
Deadlines
See above dates
- Intent to Submit: Complete the ASPS Registration Form
- Project Proposal: Up to a 2000-word document identifying and analyzing the Area of Concern and the student's anticipated actions to be completed. This document provides insight into the planning of the project.
- Project Report: Up to 3500-word document actually presents the efforts undertaken, tasks accomplished, project modifications and student reflections during the implementation of the project. It reveals the actual work accomplished by the student/s and the progress made to fulfill the goals established in the Underlying Problem. Emphasis on the Action Plan is evidenced as the students explain about the project's importance to the community identified by the participants.
Cost
This event is now included in your annual membership dues, there is no additional fee once your school membership is paid.
How to Begin
Generate ideas from classroom discussions, local issues, literature, local newspapers, agencies, magazines, and churches as well as from the students themselves. Interview community members for ideas about problem areas. Talk with city officials, school board members, leaders of community action groups or with experts using a video-conference from anywhere in the world that can give you relevant information about your project.
Evaluation will take place before the State Finals. Participants will attend the KAAC sponsored State Finals Award Ceremony for Strategic Problem Solving Component Events on Monday. Participants will supply a display and take part in an interview with our state evaluators.
QUESTIONS about the event? Email Chris Hill