Lab Report : Clover School District, 7th grade Science
Student Name:
CATEGORY
3
2
1
0
Points
Name/Title
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-------------------------------- Student’s name
and appropriate
title given.
Missing name
and/or title
Question
Clearly states a
question that is topic
related and
scientifically testable
States a topic related
question, but is not
clearly testable.
Question stated is
not testable or is
unrelated to topic.
No question
stated.
Hypothesis
Hypothesized
relationship between
the independent and
dependent variables is
clearly stated and
predicts the outcome of
the study. Clear, logical
reasoning is provided.
Hypothesized
relationship between
the independent and
dependent variables is
clearly stated and
predicts the outcome of
the study. Reasoning is
provided, but is unclear
or illogical.
Hypothesized
No hypothesis
X2
relationship
has been stated.
between variables
is not expressed,
lacks expected
outcome OR does
not provide
reasoning.
Materials
All materials used in
the experiment are
listed and are clearly
identified quantitatively.
(Number, total
amounts, and sizes are
included.) They are
listed in a straight
column and bulleted.
Most materials listed.
Some quantitative
description is lacking
(number, amounts,
size). OR, they are not
listed in a straight
column and bulleted.
Material list is not
complete and/or
missing most
quantitative
information.
Procedures
All procedures listed in
clear, logical, complete
steps. The necessity to
perform multiple trials
is stated. ( * ) Each
step is numbered and
begins with a verb.
They are listed in a
straight column.
Most procedures are
listed in a logical order
and include the need
for multiple trials, OR
format ( * ) is not
followed.
Procedures are not No procedures
in a logical order
provided.
and are difficult to
follow. OR,
procedures do not
indicate to perform
multiple trials.
X3
Variables
All variables are
correctly identified.
This includes the
independent,
dependent, and
controlled variables
and the control when
one applies.
1 variable is not
identified or is
incorrectly identified.
2 or more
variables are not
identified or are
incorrectly
identified.
X3
Chart or
Table
1. Measurable data
Missing 2 of the criteria. Missing 3 or more No chart or table X5
provided reflects what (See 3 point column.)
of the criteria. (See provided.
is being tested.
3 point column.)
2. Table is neatly
constructed and has an
overall title.
3.Correctly labeled
independent variable.
4.Correctly labeled
dependent variable.
5.Proper units are
always identified.
6.Shows multiple trials.
No materials
listed
No variables
listed.
X1
X2
CATEGORY
3
2
1
0
Graph
1. Data reflects chart/ Missing or incorrect on
table.
2 criteria. (See 3 point
2.On graph paper or
column.)
computer generated
3.Has overall title that
describes the study
4. “x” axis is properly
titled & labeled.
5.” y” axis is properly
titled & labeled.
5. Appropriate intervals
and scale is provided.
6. Units are correctly
applied.
7. Appropriate type of
graph is used for data
collected.
8. Shows multiple trials
(with key) or an
average of the trials.
Missing or
No graph
incorrect on 3 or
provided.
more criteria. (See
3 point column.)
Analysis
In a one paragraph
summary, logically
discuss the numerical
relationship between
the independent and
dependent variables.
Also, discuss the
trends /patterns
recognized in the
data.(Use #’s)
The relationship
between variables and
trends/patterns is
analyzed but is lacking
numerical evidence.
The relationship
No analysis was X3
between the
provided.
variables or
trends/patterns is
not expressed or is
illogical.
Conclusion
Hypothesis is restated
with an explanation of
how the numerical data
either supports or
rejects it.
Hypothesis is
supported or rejected
with an explanation but
lacks numerical data.
Hypothesis is
supported or
rejected but lacks
any explanation.
Part 1:
Hypothesis
Conclusion
1. Explain how sources Missing 1 criteria (See
of error (“hidden”
3 point column)
Part 2:
variables) could
Connections change the data,
2. Provide ways to
improve upon hidden
variables.
3. Provide a real-life
connection to the topic
that was tested.
4. Include relevant
follow-up question for
future research with
brief explanation of
how it could be tested.
X5
Hypothesis is
X3
not supported or
rejected.
Missing 2-3 criteria No connections
(See 3 point
provided
column)
X6
Total
Points:
100