Problem Solving Index
The Problem-Solving Skills Assessment evaluates an individual's ability to recognize, understand, and resolve workplace or academic challenges. Built for today's fast-paced environments, the assessment goes beyond logic to examine a user's real-world decision-making, team-based problem solving, and critical thinking under pressure.
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On-screen report
Problem-solving skills
What It Measures
Four skills that decide how well you solve problems: how you move from problem to action, how critically you reason, how you solve alongside others, and how you work through the detail.
Critical Thinking
Logical processing of information and structured reasoning ability.
Analytical Ability
Breaking down complex problems into components.
Solution-Oriented Behaviour
Focus on actionable resolution rather than dwelling on the problem.
Interdependent Problem Solving
Collaboration in finding effective solutions.
Who Is It For?
- College students preparing for group tasks, case studies, or placements
- Working professionals involved in cross-functional projects or innovation roles
- Students in Grade 6-12 developing critical thinking skills
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No payment, instant report
Scenarios, no time pressure
How It Works
Work through 20 scenarios.
Read each real-life situation and pick what you would actually do.
Verify your email.
A quick 6-digit code so we can send your report and keep it yours.
Get your Problem Solving Index.
An instant on-screen report with your four problem-solving skills.
Turn it into a plan.
Optional free conversation with a Stride mentor.
Ready to see how you solve problems?
Take the Problem Solving Index. It is free, takes about 6 minutes, and your personalised report is generated the moment you submit, ready to download as a PDF.