Science Investigatory Project
Stages in
Conducting
SIP
Exemplary
(5)
Good
(4)
Satisfactory
(3)
1.Identifying and
Stating the
Problem
Identified a problem which
is interesting and testable;
The problem is specifically
stated
Identified a problem which
is interesting and testable;
The problem is stated in
general terms.
2.Search for
Related
Literature
The research presented is
related to the problem at
hand;
The research is complete,
substantial and very
sufficient
Some facts/ topics/
concepts/ discussions in
the research presented are
not related to the problem
at hand;
The research is not
complete and substantial.
3.Formulating
Hypothesis
Formulate a hypothesis
that is reasonable and well
substantiated with
research/literature
Shows direct relationship
of the problem to its
expected results
Formulated a hypothesis
that is somewhat
reasonable and not well
substantiated with
research/literature.
Relation of the problem to
its expected results is vague
Identified a problem
which is interesting and
testable;
The problem is general
and poorly stated.
Many of the
facts/topics/concepts/dis
cussions in the research
presented are not related
to the problem at hand;
The research cannot
substantiate the problem
at hand
The hypothesis is
formulated is not
substantiated with
research/literature
Thorough and appropriate
procedure
-a well thought of,
sequential (step-by-step)
procedure is stated.
-list of materials complete
with correct specifications
-control experimental setups are clearly identified
-dependent and
independent variables are
clearly defined and will
result in a thorough study
of the problem at hand
-Measurements to be made
are systematic and logically
controlled
-plans for displaying the
collected data are clearly
laid out
All significant data stated in
the procedure are collected
Measurements are
accurately taken
Data are well recorded.
Procedure is appropriate
but lacks thoroughness
-the procedure is not in
sequential order
-1-2 missing materials and
/ or specifications are not
correct or incomplete
-control experimental setups are not clearly
identified.
-dependent and
independent variables are
not clearly defined
therefore may not result in
a thorough study of the
problem at hand.
-There is no definite plan
for displaying the collected
data
Procedure is
inappropriate
-procedure cannot lead to
the study of the problem
at hand
-materials and / or
specifications are not
correct or incomplete/
materials are not stated
-control experimental not
provided
-dependent and
independent variables are
not clear.
Plan for displaying the
data is not clear
Lacking some significant
data stated in the
procedure
Measurements are not very
accurate
Data are not very well
recorded
1-2 significant data are not
analyzed
1-2 significant data are not
interpreted
-tables, charts and / or
graphs are not well done
-results are not clearly
explained
Very insufficient data
collected
Measurements are
inaccurate.
Record is not clear and
sufficient.
4.Designing the
SIP
5. Collecting Data
6. Analyzing and
Interpreting
Data
All significant data are
analyzed
All significant data are
interpreted
-tables, charts and graphs
are used to interpret data
-results are clearly
explained
No direct relation of the
problem to its expected
results is vague
All significant data are
missing.
No analysis made
Score
7. Making
Conclusion
8. Project
Extensions
The project and tested
variables are elaborately
summarized
Able to draw all correct
conclusions from the
interpreted data
Ideas for future study of the
projects topic along with
suggestions for the project
improvement are identified
The project and tested
variables are briefly
summarized
Able to draw some correct
conclusions from the
interpreted data
Ideas for future study of the
projects topic are
identified.
No suggestions/
recommendations are
offered
There is no summary
Incorrect conclusions
drawn
Few or no ideas for future
study of the projects topic
are identified.
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