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Science Lab Report Rubric 
Seneca High School Lab Report
Rubric Code: UA8B7B
By dsillapere
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Incomplete

0 pts

Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Purpose/Problem

Incomplete

Purpose/Problem is not identified.<BR>
<BR>
Relevant variables are not described.
Poor

Purpose/Problem is somewhat vague.<BR>
<BR>
Relevant variables are not described.
Fair

Purpose/Problem is identified.<BR>
<BR>
Relevant variables are described in somewhat unclear manner.
Good

Purpose/Problem is identified.<BR>
<BR>
Relevant variables are described.
Excellent

Purpose/Problem is clearly identified.<BR>
<BR>
Relevant variables are described.
Hypothesis

Incomplete

Predicted results and hypthesized relationship between variables not stated.
Poor

Predicted results and hypothesized relationship between variables are unclear.
Fair

Predicted results and hypothesized relationship between variables stated and appear reasonable.
Good

Predicted results and hypothesized relationship between variables stated.
Excellent

Predicted results and hypothesized relationship between variables clearly stated and reasonable.
Materials

Incomplete

There is not a list of the necessary lab materials.
Poor

Most lab materials included.
Fair

All necessary lab materials included but not listed in any particular order.
Good

All necessary lab materials included and listed.
Excellent

All necessary lab materials included and listed in an organized manner.
Procedure

Incomplete

Procedures are not listed.
Poor

Procedures are listed but not in clear steps.
Fair

Procedures are listed in clear steps but not numbered and/or in complete sentences.
Good

Procedures are listed in clear steps.<BR>
<BR>
Each step is numbered and in a complete sentence.
Excellent

Procedures are listed in clear steps.<BR>
<BR>
Each step is numbered and in a complete sentence.<BR>
<BR>
Diagrams are included to describe the set-up.
Data & Graphs

Incomplete

Data is not represented or is not accurate.
Poor

Data lacks precision or is incorrectly presented.<BR>
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<BR>
Greater than 20% difference with accepted values.
Fair

Good representation of the data using tables and/or graphs.<BR>
<BR>
Less than 15% difference with accepted values.<BR>
<BR>
Precision is acceptable.
Good

Accurate representation of the data using tables and/or graphs.<BR>
<BR>
Less than 10% difference with accepted values.<BR>
<BR>
Data is fairly precise.
Excellent

Accurate representaiton of the data using tables and/or graphs.<BR>
<BR>
Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.<BR>
<BR>
Less than 5% difference with accepted values.<BR>
<BR>
Data is precise.
Analysis

Incomplete

Trends/patterns are not analyzed.<BR>
<BR>
Questions are not answered.<BR>
<BR>
Analysis is not relevant.<BR>
<BR>
Statistical calculations lacking.
Poor

Trends/patterns are not analyzed.<BR>
<BR>
Answers to questions are incomplete.<BR>
<BR>
Analysis is inconsistent.<BR>
<BR>
Only mean calculated.
Fair

Trends/patterns are logically analyzed for the most part.<BR>
<BR>
Questions (How?, Why?)are answered in complete sentences.<BR>
<BR>
Analysis is general. Does not discuss cause and effect.<BR>
<BR>
Only mean, median, and mode calculated.
Good

Trends/patterns are logically analyzed.<BR>
<BR>
Questions (How?, Why?) are answered in complete sentences.<BR>
<BR>
Analysis is thoughtful in stating cause, but lacks discussion of effect.<BR>
<BR>
Statistical calculation present but no discussion included.
Excellent

Trends/patterns are logically analyzed.<BR>
<BR>
Questions(How?, Why?) are answered thoroughly and in complete sentences.<BR>
<BR>
Insightful analysis of cause and effect. <BR>
<BR>
Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, and Standard Deviation calculated and discussed.
Error Analysis

Incomplete

There is no discussion of experimental errors.
Poor

Some experimental errors are identified.
Fair

Experimental errors and their effects are discussed.
Good

Experimental errors are determined.<BR>
<BR>
Their effects are discussed.
Excellent

Experimental errors are determined.<BR>
<BR>
Their effect and ways to reduce errors are discussed.
Conclusion

Incomplete

No conclusion was included or shows little effort and reflection on the lab.
Poor

A statement of the results is incomplete with little reflection on the lab.
Fair

A statement of the results of the lab indicates whether results support the hypothesis.
Good

Accurate statement of the results of the lab indicates whether results support the hypothesis.<BR>
<BR>
Some statements lack justification.<BR>
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Possilbe sources of error identified.
Excellent

Accurate statement of the results of the lab indicates whether results support the hypothesis.<BR>
<BR>
All statements justified.<BR>
<BR>
Possible sources of error and what was learned from the lab discussed.
Grammar & Spelling

Incomplete

There are a number of major errors in punctuation, grammar and/or spelling which make it difficult to read.<BR>
<BR>
Lack of professional appearance.
Poor

There are 1 or 2 major errors in punctuation, grammar and/or spelling which interrupts the flow for the reader.
Fair

There are 3 or 4 minor errors in punctuation, grammar and/or spelling which do not break the flow for the reader.
Good

There are 1 or 2 minor grammatical, spelling or punctuatin errors.
Excellent

There are no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors, or they relate to risk-taking on the part of the student.




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