Skip to main content
iRubric: Science Vocabulary Comprehension rubric

iRubric: Science Vocabulary Comprehension rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Science Vocabulary Comprehension 
Science Vocabulary Comprehension
Define assigned vocabulary for the science unit. Students may use the internet or their science text to locate the definition of each word, but must document the source. Write a complete sentence using the vocabulary word. Student's work should be paraphrased, and will be checked to make sure that it does not match their peers.
Rubric Code: VXW597W
By AThompson72
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Vocabulary List
  Poor

0 pts

Fair

5 pts

Satisfactory

7 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Vocabulary Definitions

Definitions echo the term with correct science application.
WORTH 3 TIMES VALUE.
Poor

Definitiions did not echo or reflect the term, or were missing altogether
Fair

Fewer than seven definitions reflected or echoed the terms in complete sentences with the appropriate science application.
Satisfactory

Eight or nine definitions reflected or echoed the terms in complete sentences with the appropriate science application.
Excellent

Each definition correctly echoes/reflects the term in a complete sentence with the appropriate science application.
Drawing or Image

Images must have source documentation.
Poor

No image or drawing
Fair

Image is hastily drawn, or is not neatly attached or documented. It shows little relationship to the term.
Satisfactory

Image or drawing is somewhat clarifying, no documentation exists.
Excellent

Image is documented and adds important information clarifying the meaning of the term.
Reference Citation

Documentation
Poor

Correct citation was given for fewer than seven terms.
Fair

Correct citation was given for seven or eight terms.
Satisfactory

Correct citation was given for nine terms.
Excellent

Correct citation was given for all ten terms.
Paraphrase/Rewording

Definitions were in students own words
Poor

Definitions were copied word for word, or student did not provide source documentation, or work were not submitted at all.
Fair

Six or seven definitions were correctly reworded from the documented source.
Satisfactory

Eight or nine definitions were correctly reworded from the documented source.
Excellent

Every definition was correctly reworded from the documented source.
Vocabulary Language

Spelling/Grammar
Poor

Assigned terms, and grade-level words were misspelled, or missing.
Fair

There are more than 10 errors in either spelling or grammar. (This includes grade-level words, and science terms.)
Satisfactory

There are more than 2 but less than 10 errors in either spelling or grammar. (This includes grade-level words, and science terms.)
Excellent

There are 0 - 2 errors in either spelling or grammar. (This includes grade-level words, and science terms.)
Sentence Structure

Age appropriate
Poor

Sentences were not written.
Fair

Sentences are not written to the level of students ability--below average quality. Not much effort given to their development.
Satisfactory

Sentences are of average quality. Some effort given to their development.
Excellent

Sentences are written with great effort.
Quality of Work

Neatness
Poor

Sentences were written on torn, or frayed paper wiithout proper heading, and hastily completed.
Fair

Handwriting is not done neatly, or student work is submitted on frayed notebook paper missing student name and proper heading.
Satisfactory

Handwriting is done neatly, and student has remembered to include the class header. Paper on which work is submitted has a frayed edge.
Excellent

Handwriting is extremely neat. The student has remembered to include the class header, and the paper is neat as well.
Punctuality

On Time
Poor

The project was not turned in more than one day late.
Fair

The project was turned in one day late.
Satisfactory
Excellent

The project was turned in on time.






Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n98