Name _________________
Science
Date __________________
Block __________________
Up in Smoke – Flame Test Lab Report Rubric
Purpose
2
The reason(s) for doing the activity is
clearly stated and complete.
Problem
3
The problem is clearly stated in the form
of a question.
Hypothesis
4
The hypothesis reflects the problem to
be solved. It is complete, clearly stated
and written in an if…then….statement.
Materials
2
A complete list of materials is listed in
the correct format.
2
The procedure clearly states a complete
step by step list of how to perform the
experiment.
1
The list is incomplete or in the
incorrect format.
1
One item is missing or
incomplete.
3
The data table contains appropriate and
accurate information. Correct data
format is followed with titles,
subheadings, and proper labels or units of
measurement. The data is neat and
presentable.
2
The data section is missing one
component.
Procedure
Data
1
The reason for doing the
experiment is incomplete or
unclear.
2
The problem is clearly stated
but not in the form of a
question.
3
The hypothesis is missing one
component.
1
The problem is unclear or not in
the form of a question.
2
The hypothesis is missing two
components.
1
The data section is missing two
components.
1
The hypothesis is unclear and
missing more than two
components or is not included in
the lab report.
Conclusion – Part 1
Introduction
4
The introduction to the conclusion is
clearly stated and includes restated
purpose and states whether the
hypothesis has been supported or
refuted.
3
The introduction is unclear but
includes the restated purpose
and states whether the
hypothesis has been supported
or refuted.
2
The introduction is missing one
component.
1
The introduction is missing both
components.
Conclusion – Part 2
Analysis/Summary of
Data
8
The analysis and summary includes all the
data. The analysis includes a comparison
of both qualitative and quantitative
observations. The analysis is accurate
and thoughtful.
8
The hypothesis is evaluated clearly.
Connections are made to other
information and references. Inferences
are made and justified from the data.
4
One component is unclear and
/or missing.
2
Two components are unclear
and/or missing.
1
More than two components are
unclear and/or missing.
4
One component is unclear
and/or missing.
2
Two components are unclear and
or missing.
1
More than two components are
missing.
8
Concepts are supported with accurate
details. Evidence of higher order thinking
skills such as association, integration,
synthesis, analysis and evaluation is
demonstrated. Appropriate vocabulary,
language mechanics and sentence
structure are used. References, if
needed, are properly made using the MLA
format. The writing is organized and
focused. The report is neat and
presentable.
4
One component is unclear
and/or missing.
2
Two components are unclear
and/or missing.
1
More that two components are
unclear and/or missing.
Possible Points
44
Points Earned
Comments
Conclusion – Part 3
Explanation
Writing in Science