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Mrs. O's Science Lab Rubric 
This is a rubric for scoring all science lab write-ups and all experiments completed in class or at home. It does not matter if the lab is hand written or typed on the computer.
Rubric Code: VX69X76
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Level 4

4 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 2

2 pts

Level 1

1 pts

Level 0

0 pts

Question/Title

Level 4

The question/title is very specific, clear, and sets the tone for the entire experiment.
Level 3

The question is basic but connects to the experiment.
Level 2

The question is not in a proper format or not clear.
Level 1

Miniamal effort or it does not make sense.
Level 0

Not present
Hypothesis

Level 4

The statement is clearly written and contains a detailed scientific explanation.
Level 3

Hypothesis is in a very clear statement; it has a very basic explanation.
Level 2

Hypothesis is in improper format and/or is unclear with no explanation.
Level 1

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or does not answer the question presented.
Level 0

The hypothesis is not included.
Materials

Level 4

The list of materials is complete and well organized.
Level 3

List may be complete but with some minor organizational issues.
Level 2

List may be incomplete with organizational issues.
Level 1

The list is very limited and disorganized.
Level 0
Independent and Dependent variables

Level 4

The independent and dependent variables are clearly stated with appropriate details.
Level 3

The independent and dependent variables are stated with some details.
Level 2

The independent and dependent variables are stated with no details.
Level 1

The independent or the dependent variables are stated with no details. It is not stated correctly.
Level 0

The independent or the dependent variables are not stated.
Procedure

Level 4

The procedure is in a logical order with very specific details to complete a lab experiment.
Level 3

The procedure is logical but has few specific details but the lab can be completed as written.
Level 2

The format has minor omissions and/ or is a bit confusing for someone else to follow and complete the lab.
Level 1

The format is very confusing and/ or has major omissions in the procedure.
Level 0

The procedure was not included.
Observations

Level 4

Presented in an appropriate chart table or graph. Includes titles, and is specific, complete, and labeled correctly.
Level 3

There are minor errors or omissions to observations.
Level 2

Improper format and/ or major errors or omissions.
Level 1

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or it does not connect with the question or hypothesis introduced in the experiment.
Level 0

The observations are not included.
Analysis

Level 4

It clearly reflects the observations. The writing is detailed, organized, and fluent.
Level 3

There are minor error or omissions to the data in the analysis. It does not completely reflect the observations. The writing is organized and fluent.
Level 2

Poor format and/ or major error or omission in the analysis.
Level 1

Minimal effort is demonstrated.
Level 0

The analysis is not present.
Conclusion

Level 4

Conclusion includes restatement of the hypothesis, and explains whether the observation supports or reject the hypothesis. It explains why with supporting data gained in the experiment.
Level 3

The conclusion has minor error in the restatement of the hypothesis, does not fully explain how the observations related to the hypothesis, or does not confirm nor reject the hypothesis.
Level 2

Conclusion does not explain whether the observations support or reject the hypothesis, or other questions are not answered.
Level 1

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or it does not match the lab.
Level 0

The conclusion is not stated.
Organization of all the components

Level 4

Organized with all the components of the lab: question, hypothesis, vocabulary, materials, procedure, observations, analysis, and finally the conclusion.
Level 3

Organized but with a minor omissions or miss placements.
Level 2

Some organization, with a major omissions or a few minor omissions or miss placement.
Level 1

Some organization with major omissions.
Level 0

No organization.
Presentation of the write- up

Level 4

Impressive with extensive effort and pride taken in the work. Multiple Ccomponents become the focal point. The correct school heading is used.
It does not matter if the lab is hand written or typed on the computer.
Level 3

Effort and pride is taken to display the components neatly. Some of the features stand out as focal points.The correct school heading is used.It does not matter if the lab is hand written or typed on the computer.
Level 2

Basic. some effort is apparent. No real highlighted feature.A heading is used.
It does not matter if the lab is hand written or typed on the computer.
Level 1

Messy, no real pride taken in completing the lab.Your name is present.
It does not matter if the lab is hand written or typed on the computer.
Level 0

No write up done.<BR>
No name is present on the lab.
It does not matter if the lab is hand written or typed on the computer.




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