Physics Lab Report Rubric / Grade Sheet
Name: ____________________ Period: ______
Experiment: __________________________________________________________________________
Student Header
(3pts)
Title
(1 pt)
Purpose Statement
(2 pts)
Hypothesis
(2 pts)
Materials
(1 pt)
Procedures
(3 pts)
Data/Observations
(3 pts)
Calculations
(1 pt)
Analysis of Results
(6 pts)
Questions
(1 pt)
Sources of Errors
(1 pt)
Conclusion
(7 pts)
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Student’s Name
Group Member’s Names
Period
Clear and concise title
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Clearly written
In question form
Clearly written
“if”, …”then” statement
Inclusive list of materials used in the experiment
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1. Diagram (picture) with components labeled
2. Independent and Dependent variables clearly
identified
3. Clear and brief sequence of step followed,
including any variables that were controlled
1. Measurements in neat table
2. Values are clearly labeled, correct units used
3. Multiple trials (when appropriate)
1. Complete example of a calculation done in this lab
(to include conversions)
1. Graphs
2. Graphs properly labeled with correct units
3. Graphs are of quality (neat)
4. Written statement of relationship being graphed
5. Significance of math equation and its uses
6. Explanation of slope in math equation.
1. All 4 questions clearly answered
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1. Brief explanation of errors that might have skewed
data
1. New terms, concept covered
2. Statement of what was done in experiment
3. Description of whether or not hypothesis was
supported
4. Meaning of “slope” in math equation as well as yintercept
5. Math equation stated
6. Explanation of how to reduce human error
7. Real World applications, examples
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Total Points: ____ / 31 = ____%
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Date: ______________