Scientific Process Rubric
F
Level 4
Level 3
The hypothesis is clear and brief. It states an expected
relationship between variables that can be tested using the
scientific experiment process.
The hypothesis needs to be clear. It needs to state an
expected relationship between variables. The hypothesis
can be tested using the scientific experiment process.
The experiment is clearly linked to a myth, idiom or adage
and includes evidence of research and personal observations
related to the investigation.
The experiment is tenuously linked to a myth, idiom or
adage. Evidence of research or personal observations
related to the investigation should be included.
Health and safety concerns were thoroughly considered.
Procedures included detailed ways to minimize risks.
Some health and safety concerns were considered.
Procedures need to include ways to minimize risks.
Significant variables have been identified and only 1 variable
was manipulated at a time.
Many constant variables have been identified, however
more than 1 variable was manipulated at a time.
Investigation could easily be replicated by following the
detailed and thorough procedure list.
With some clarification, investigation could be repeated by
following the procedure list.
Equipment and material list is complete. Numerically
measurable units are used when needed.
Equipment & material list is almost complete. Numerically
measurable units were not always used when needed.
The data recorded is detailed and relevant to the hypothesis.
Sufficient data was collected to support interpretation.
The data recorded is relevant to the hypothesis. Adequate
data was collected to support interpretation.
An appropriate interpretation has been drawn from both the
accurate calculations and data collected.
An interpretation has been drawn from the data collected.
Calculations are not completely accurate.
Conclusions are supported by the data and clearly states
whether the hypothesis was proven or not proven.
Correct response from the results of the experiment. States
whether or not the hypothesis was proven or not.
Multiple sources of errors, their possible effects and ways to
reduce errors are discussed. Reflection clearly states how the
experiment could be made better.
Some sources of errors are discussed. Reflection could
include ways in which the experiment could be made better.
Possible effects of errors could be discussed.