Problem Prioritization Matrix Guide
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Problem prioritization matrix Module 2
What is it? • Then, define the problems that interfere with
the achievement of the stated objective that will be analyzed
The prioritization or problem assessment matrix
for prioritization. To define the problems,
it is a tool that consists of a table in the
external information can be considered as
that present different criteria that allow
the Comprehensive Learning Diagnosis or
make a choice, in this case, define which one
internal information that has been revealed with
the problem can be a priority to address.
the management team.
What is it for? • Next, it is necessary to determine the criteria
that will help to assess the problems. For that,
The problem prioritization matrix is useful for It can be useful to ask yourself the following question: What
make decisions and classify problems, based on Is it important that each problem is fulfilled?
in the weighting of options and application of
criteria. • The criteria must be known by everyone.
participants of the analysis must be defined
How to apply it? clearly so that everyone understands
the same way. In the table that we will use from
Required materials:
example, we have defined the following criteria
• Sheet of paper with the drawn matrix or board or with their respective weighting alternatives:
screen for projecting (can be done directly
on computer Magnitude:Ithastodowiththenumberofpeople
(in this case of students) affected by the
• Pencils
problem. How many students are affected?
Number of participants: 1 to 8 people for the problem?
Time required: 15 to 30 minutes {"ponderaciones":"Weights: Less than 50% - Up to 100%"}
Description Gravity:Record the intensity of the damage or
interference that causes the problem for
• Tobegin,itisimportanttoestablishorremember achieve the stated objective. In this
where the analysis points to, that is, what is case, how much damage does it cause to learning
its focus. As an example, we will use the following integral of the students?
objective: Improve the holistic learning of the
Weights: Nothing serious – Moderately
students.
grave – Grave – Muy grave
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Capacity:It refers to the ability to resolve Ponderaciones: Nulo – Bajo – Medio –Alto – Muy alto
the problem in the short term. What possibility-
What solution do we have in the short term? • All the information detailed above allows for
creation of a table/matrix, like the following
Weighting: None – Low – Medium – High – Very high example:
Benefit:Indicate the level of utility or benefit
that the solution to the problem contributes to achieving
of the objective. In the example: How much benefit-
it is essential for the comprehensive learning of students
the solution to this problem?
Magnitude Capacity Benefit
Criteria Gravity
How many What possibilities? How much does it benefit?
How much does it affect the
students are of solution to learning
integral learning
Problems affected by the we have in the integral of the
de los estudiantes?
problem? short term? students?
Problem A
Problem B
Problem C
• Using a table/matrix like this, it is possible to • What will be the prioritized problem(s)? That one.
make an assessment of each problem. A that affects a larger number of students
the option is to do it individually and then closer to 100%), which is considered serious or
each participant shares with the others their very serious in relation to its negative influence
appreciations, leaving those that are most in the students' learning, which has a
they repeat. Another option is for the facilitator to go high or very high possibility of solution in the short term
making the assessment on the board, inviting the term and that has a high or very high benefit to
to discuss and reach a consensus on each weighting. the students.
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