Chemistry Inquiry Lab Rubric
CATEGORY
Experimental
Design
4 - Distinguished
Experimental design is a wellconstructed test to achieve
reliable results. Procedures are
listed in clear steps. Each step is
numbered and is a complete
sentence.
Troubleshooting Student successfully and
independently modified and
executed their experimental
procedure within the timeframe
allotted for the lab.
Data
Representation
Professional looking and
accurate representation of the
data in tables and/or graphs.
Graphs and tables are labeled
and titled.
Interpretation
of Results
Experimental results are
accurately analyzed and
interpreted. Additional,
application-based connections
are included.
Student: _______________________________
3 - Proficient
Experimental design is
adequate to achieve reliable
results, but leaves some
unanswered questions.
Procedures are listed in a logical
order, but steps are not
numbered and/or are not in
complete sentences.
Student successfully modified
and executed their
experimental procedure within
the timeframe allotted for the
lab with minimal teacher
guidance.
Accurate representation of the
data in tables and/or graphs.
Graphs and tables are labeled
and titled.
2 - Satisfactory
Experimental design is relevant
to achieve some results, but is
not a complete test. Procedures
are listed but are not in a logical
order or are difficult to follow.
1 - Unsatisfactory
Experimental design is not
relevant to achieve results.
Procedures do not accurately
list the steps of the experiment.
Student somewhat successfully
modified and executed their
experimental procedure within
the timeframe allotted for the
lab with teacher guidance.
Student was unsuccessful at
modifying and executing their
experimental procedure within
the timeframe allotted for the
lab.
Accurate representation of the
data in written form, but no
graphs or tables are presented.
Data are not shown OR are
inaccurate.
Experimental results are
accurately analyzed and
interpreted.
Experimental results are
analyzed and interpreted with
minimal mistakes.
Experimental results are not
accurately analyzed and
interpreted.
Score ______/16