Honors Chemistry – Laboratory Report rubric
12-14
14-16
16-18
Organization and
Clarity
Sections of the report
are not clearly
labeled; information
is difficult to locate;
handwriting is
difficult to read;
Items are crossed
out; numerous
grammatical errors
Sections of the report
are clearly labeled;
Most information is
easy to locate.
Reports are neatly
written or typed,
with most parts
being easy to read.
Minor grammatical
errors are evident.
Report sections are
clearly labeled;
report is typed or
neatly written;
information is easy
to locate. Grammar
is exemplary
Measurements and
significant figures
Measurements do
not reflect
appropriate use of
measuring devices.
There is very little
attention to
significant figures in
measurements and
calculations; Many
#’s listed without
units
Data is not
presented in an
organized table or
chart. There may be
missing data.
Calculations are
extremely difficult to
follow. Calculations
are mostly incorrect
and do not reflect
comprehension of the
content area.
Sections of the report
are clearly visible,
but not labeled; some
information is
difficult to locate.
Handwriting is
mostly neat but with
some difficult-to-read
parts; some
grammatical errors
are present.
There are many
errors in the use of
measuring devices.
There is some use of
the correct
significant figures,
but numerous errors.
Some measurements
appear without
units.
Measurements are
mostly consistent
with the appropriate
use of measuring
devices. Significant
figures are included
with only a few
minor errors. Most
units are given
correctly
Measurements
demonstrate
appropriate use of
equipment;
Significant figures
are correctly
incorporated in all
measurements and
calculations; All
units are shown.
Data tables/charts
are difficult to read
and/or items are
missing.
Calculations are not
labeled and are
somewhat difficult to
follow. Calculations
contain several
significant errors.
Data tables/charts
are mostly complete
with only minor
omissions/errors
Calculations are
clearly presented,
but not necessarily
labeled.
Calculations are
mostly correct with
only minor errors.
Data is presented in
an easy to read table
or chart format;
Calculations are
labeled and easy to
comprehend.
Calculations are
accurate.
Data and
Calculations
18-20
Score
Conclusion –
Summary
The important
components of the
experiment are not
correctly identified
in the summary.
There is almost no
understanding of the
underlying theory or
assumptions made.
Conclusion – Results
Results are not
included in the
conclusion
Conclusion – error
analysis/sources of
uncertainty
No logical sources of
error are included
The experiment is
rudimentarily
summarized, but
important steps are
missing. There is
some description of
theory or underlying
assumptions, but it
is not clear how
either was
incorporated in the
experiment
Results are
discussed but
without comparison
to known values; or
the significance of
the results is not
discussed
Sources of
error/uncertainty are
included but are very
general and do not
reflect
understanding of the
lab principles or
underlying
assumptions
The experiment is
summarized
accurately including
a brief description of
the procedure.
Underlying theories
or assumptions are
described, but not
adequately linked to
the procedure.
The experiment is
summarized
accurately, including
a brief description of
the procedure and an
accurate description
of the underlying
theory or
assumptions made.
Results are included
and compared to
known values.
However, the
significance of the
results is not
discussed
Valid sources of
error are described,
but they are not
necessarily linked to
the actual results
Results are included
and compared to
known values. The
significance of the
results is discussed
thoroughly
Valid sources of
error/uncertaintly
are described, which
correctly apply to the
actual data/results