(Optional) Evaluate the outcome of the solution.

Evaluation may be conducted by the group, individual, or by a neutral person outside of the group (e.g., teacher). Criteria may include answers to the following questions:

• Did the solution solve the original problem?
• If the solution failed to solve the problem, why did it fail?
• Did the solution succeed but cause other problems?
• Did the group or individual follow the original plan for solving the problem?
• Did all group members participate and fulfill the roles they were assigned?
• Did group members work well together?
• If the solution succeeded, what were the strengths of the group and individual?

The group and/or individual should be provided with recommendations for improvement.