Science Lab Report Evaluation Rubric
Student Name:
Score:
Group Member 1:
Group Member 2:
Group Member 3:
Group Member 4:
Name of Assignment:
Peer Evaluation Completed By:
This rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when producing a lab report. If the task has been completed, all points are
awarded. No points are awarded if the task is not complete.
Peer
Student
Teacher
Category
Scoring Criteria
Points
Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluation
The report is titled.
Lab Introduction
(24 points)
Variables
(15 points)
Procedures
(15 points)
Observations
(22 points)
Conclusion
(11 points)
Presentation
(8 points)
Lab Safety
(5 points)
SCORE
The lab introduction contains background information
about the investigation.
The statement of the problem is written as a testable
question.
The hypothesis is clear, well stated, and directly answers
the problem or question.
3
7
7
7
The independent/manipulated variable is stated
correctly.
5
The dependent/responding variable is stated correctly.
5
At least three (3) constant variables are correctly stated.
5
Procedures are neatly written and each step is
numbered.
All steps are clearly stated and can be followed like a
recipe. No step is missed or has to be assumed.
Safety precautions and clean up instructions are
included.
3
6
3
All of the needed supplies are listed under materials.
3
Observations taken during the experiment are
summarized in either a paragraph or data table.
8
Quantitative observations are listed correctly.
4
Qualitative observations are listed correctly.
4
Measurements show proper units and calculations are
done correctly.
Appropriate type, title, scale, units and labels are present
on all charts, graphs, or data tables.
3
3
It is stated whether or not the hypothesis is proven or
disproven.
3
The conclusion states whether or not the hypothesis is
accepted or rejected and explains why.
4
Student discusses possible errors or mistakes that
occurred and how they could be corrected if the
investigation is done again.
4
The report is neatly organized and typed with no visible
corrections such as white-out, scratch-outs, or written-in
information.
5
The report contains the student’s name, date, and class
period.
3
Student was not cited for any lab safety violations.
5
100
Self-evaluation
Deadline
Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. The final grade for the assignment will be determined
by the teacher.
Lab reports are due at the beginning of class on the next class day following the completion of a lab. Late reports
will receive a maximum grade of 70 points. Please refer to the class syllabus for information regarding absent
students.