CATEGORY
Introduction
Purpose
Hypothesis
Variables
Procedure
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Data/Observations
Weight: ________
Analysis/Questions
Weight: ________
Conclusion
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Presentation
Including;
Appearance
Organization
Spelling
Grammar
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4
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Superior
Expected
Developing
Needs Improvement
Two of the three requirements of
the introduction is missing or not
done correctly.
All three requirements of the
introduction are either missing or not
done correctly.
The purpose of the experiment is
One of the three requirements of
clearly stated. The hypothesis is
the introduction is missing or not
testable, appropriate to the
done correctly.
experimental question, and written in
“if…then” format. Independent and
dependent variables are underlined
in the hypothesis.
All Materials listed. Procedure is
listed in clear steps, like a recipe, in
2nd person, present tense. Each
step is numbered and is a complete
sentence. No extra, unnecessary
information.
Procedures are listed in a logical
Procedures are listed but are not in
order, but steps are not numbered a logical order or are difficult to
and/or are not in complete
follow.
sentences.
Data tables and/or graphs labeled
and titles, drawn neatly with a ruler
and filled in neatly and accurately in
pencil or done on computer.
Observations are written in complete
sentences and detailed.
Accurate representation of the
data in tables and/or graphs.
Graphs and tables are labeled and
titled. Observations written in
sentence fragments or not
detailed.
Accurate representation of the data Data are not shown OR are inaccurate.
in written form, but no graphs or
Observations not included.
tables are presented. Not all
observations accurate and/or
incomplete.
All questions are answered in
complete sentences that can be
understood without knowing the
questions. Answers are thorough,
accurate, supported with actual
data/evidence, and reflect an
understanding of the concepts.
All questions are answered in
complete sentences that can be
understood without knowing the
questions. The answers are
correct, but not detailed. Data is
not used to support answers.
Questions are answered in
Answers are not in complete sentences
complete sentences but they
and/or are incomplete or incorrect.
cannot be understood without
knowing the questions. Answers
are inaccurate and/or do not reflect
an understanding of the concepts.
Conclusion restates purpose; tells if
hypothesis is supported, cites actual
data, explains possible sources of
error, & interprets results.
Predictions made about what might
happen if part of the lab were
changed or ideas for further
experiments suggested.
Conclusion includes whether the
findings supported the hypothesis
and what was learned from the
experiment.
Conclusion includes what was
learned from the experiment.
No conclusion was included in the report
OR shows little effort and reflection.
Lab report is neatly handwritten in
blue or black ink on full-sized paper
or typed (12 point font; Times New
Roman) includes Brookside heading.
Section headings are underlined
and/or bolded to visually organize
the material. No spelling or
grammatical errors.
Lab report is neatly handwritten in
blue or black ink and uses heading
and subheadings to visually
organize the material. Minimal
spelling or grammatical errors that
do not impact the understanding of
the report.
Lab report is neatly written in blue
or black ink or typed, but formatting
does not help visually organize the
material. Spelling and/or
grammatical errors impact the
effectiveness of the report.
Lab report is handwritten and looks
sloppy with cross-outs, multiple
erasures and/or tears and creases.
Spelling and/or grammatical errors. Lab
reports written in pencil will not be
accepted.
Name: ___________________________________
Lab: __________________________________________
Procedures do not accurately list the
steps of the experiment or are written in
paragraph form and/or not in 2nd person
present tense.
Period: _______ Science code: ______