MISD Lab Report Rubric
Beginning
Problem
Research
Hypothesis
Experimental
Procedure
Data
Analysis/Post
lab
Conclusion
Format
and
Presentation
Application
Accomplished
Exemplary
States a problem but it is not a
goal statement with clear
dependent and independent
variables.
Points: 3
The problem relates to the lab with clear
dependent and independent variables
listed, but it is not in question form.
Points: 4
Clearly states the correct problem for
the lab in question form including
dependent and independent variables.
Points: 5
There is no discussion of
importance of the lab; it is
basically copied from the
lab sheet.
Points: 2
There is some connection to the
curriculum, but most of the central
ideas related to the lab are
missing.
Points: 3
The “big picture” reason of how the lab
relates to the curriculum or real world is
vaguely stated; most of the curriculum
related to the lab is included.
Points: 4
Starts with the “big picture” or overall
concept explaining how this relates to
curriculum. Conveys importance of the
lab by including all relevant
information discussed in class.
Points: 5
Omits or does not state a
related guess to the
problem.
Points: 2
States a hypothesis but does not
include the variables to be tested
Points: 3
States a hypothesis that has the
variables being tested but lacks the
correct order of the variables that are
being tested.
Points:4
States a hypothesis in which the
dependent and independent variables
are clearly understood as to what is to
be expected in the outcome.
Points: 5
No method/ materials, or
procedure; directions in
phrases instead of clear
concise statements.
Points: 2
Directions are unclear and or out
of order.
Materials list is incomplete or
unclear.
Points: 3
Directions in clearly stated sentences
but not repeatable. The use of materials
is unclear.
Points: 4
Directions are in clear, concise
sentences in a step format.
Experiment can clearly be replicated.
Material usage is clear and all are
included.
Points: 5
Data is missing,
incomplete, inaccurate, or
has several defects
(charts, graphs, or
diagrams are missing
lines or labels.
Points: 8
Data is presented clearly but in an
unlined chart; may have
inaccurate or missing data; no
titles/labels.
Graph or diagram is inaccurate in
display of data.
Points: 12
Data is clearly and neatly presented
with a lined chart but title is incomplete
or missing. Graph/diagram’s display of
data is correct but is missing label(s).
Points: 16
Data is presented clearly and neatly.
All charts, tables, diagrams, graphs
and pictures are accurately labeled.
Appropriate graphing or diagram of
data (line/bar/pie) chosen. Restating of
the variables, constant, and controls.
Points: 20
Explanation of data is
missing, inaccurate, or not
expressed as complete
sentences.
-orAnswers to analysis
questions are incomplete
and incorrect. Many
questions are missing.
Points: 4
Incomplete description of what
occurred in exp., description of
data is missing 3 or more
important observations, or not in
list format.
-orAnswers to most analysis
questions are incomplete and
incorrect.
Points: 6
Results of the experiment stated
correctly in a complete sentences. But
may be missing 1-2 important
observations, or not in list format
-orAnswers to analysis questions are
complete and correct. Some may be
incorrect.
Points: 8
Complete description of what occurred
in the experiment is stated in a list of
complete sentences. Data is used
accurately in reporting the results.
Answers to analysis questions are
complete and correct.
Points: 10
The conclusion is very
limited or does not fully
explain the objective of
the lab
-orConclusion guidelines
were not followed.
A conclusion that explains the
objective but does not accurately
use the data or results to support
the data, or any explaining of why
the data happened.
-orParts of the conclusion guidelines
were followed.
Relevant vocabulary not used or
not used correctly.
(Only 2-3 sentences)
Points: 12
A written paragraph that includes
evidence supported with data explaining
the objective, but missing “big picture”,
the ‘why”, scientific error and/or further
experiments.
A well written paragraph(s) with a
logical explanation supported by data
that discusses 1) whether the
hypothesis was supported and what
occurred, 2) if the problem was
resolved, and what they learned, 3)
what further experiments or
unanswered questions that might
pertain or further the study, and 4)
what type of errors occurred, or what
questions were left unanswered.
Points: 20
Report contains six or
more typo, spelling or
grammar errors.
Points: 2
Report contains three to five
typos, spelling or grammar errors.
Points: 3
Report contains one to two typos in
spelling or grammar errors.
Points 4
There are no errors in grammar and all
spelling is correct. Complete
sentences are used.
Points: 5
The lab report does not
follow the guidelines for
formatting.
and /or
the data table and graph
is illegible; papers are
rumpled and unstapled.
Points: 2
Presents some sections of the lab
in the correct order. Three or more
sections are not in the correct
order; missing heading or title;
and / or
the data table and graph may be
ill formed and/or messy; papers
are rumpled.
Points: 3
Presents most sections of the lab in the
correct order, one or two sections may
not be in the correct order; heading or
title missing or not complete;
and / or
data table and graphs are legible, but
not neat.
Points: 4
Presents all the sections of the lab in
the correct order with correct
formatting: includes correct heading,
section headings and title of lab;
and / or
data table and graphs are neat and
legible
Points: 5
Real life application is not
relevant. Information is
written in step format
Points: 8
Presents some information that is
relevant. Information is written in
step format.
Points: 12
Presents most information that is
relevant and correct. Complete
sentences were used in paragraph
format.
Points: 16
Real life application is relevant and
information is correct. Complete
sentences were used in paragraph
format.
Points: 20
Relevant vocabulary
missing/ not used
(Only 1-2 sentences)
Points: 8
Grammar
and
Spelling
Developing
Student omits the problem
or states an objective that
does not relate to the lab.
Points: 2
Vocabulary used correctly.
(Only 4-5 sentences)
Points: 16