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Class Lab Report

Lab Report Rubric A

Complete class lab reports

Rubric Code: AX38A72

By johnsoncf

Draft

Public Rubric

Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Lab Report (Formal Lab Report)
	Advanced 5 pts	Above Average 4 pts	Average 3 pts	Below Average 2 pts	Absent 0 pts
Title Page 1 pts Title is descriptive. Date listed is date lab completed, not due date. First and last name listed.	Advanced Title is descriptive in a way that summarizes the report. Date and name meet expectations.	Above Average Title is descriptive, but does not completely summarize the report. Date and name meet expectations.	Average Title somewhat descriptive. Date listed may or may not be date of lab completion.	Below Average Title not descriptive. Date may or may not be date of lab completion. First name listed.	Absent Missing page and/or missing name
Introduction 3 pts Begin paragraph(s) with introduction of topic. Details about the topic are included and cited (at least 2 sources). The purpose of the lab is clearly indicated, along with an overview of the methods used to carry out the purpose. Hypothesis is clearly stated identifying relationship between the variables being tested/observed. Connection between the background information and the hypothesis is clear.	Advanced Background information, purpose, hypothesis, connections and citations meets expectations. All information is correct and shows an advanced level of understanding.	Above Average Background information, purpose, hypothesis, connections and citations meets expectations. All information is correct and shows a high level of understanding.	Average Some background information included. Purpose stated. Hypothesis does not show relationship between variables. Some connections made. Information may contain few errors and shows a basic level of understanding.	Below Average Missing one or more parts. Information includes many errors. Little understanding is shown.	Absent Missing Section
Materials and Methods 2 pts Complete bulleted list of materials. Explanation of the steps used to carry out your experiment. Complete sentences using third person, past-tense. Explanation allows a reader to duplicate the lab exactly to obtain the same results.	Advanced List and explanation meets expectations. All information is correct and shows an advanced level of understanding.	Above Average List meets expectations. Explanation of methods lacks clarity in 1 or 2 areas. All information is correct and shows a high level of understanding.	Average List meets expectations. Explanation lacks clarity in 3-4 areas. Information may contain few errors and shows a basic level of understanding.	Below Average Missing one or more parts. Steps in a list, not paragraph form. Information includes many errors. Little understanding is shown.	Absent Missing Section
Results 4 pts Data arranged in a table(s), chart(s), graph(s) that show trends and relationships. Figures are all labeled with title, headings, units and captioned. Sample calculation for each type of calculation. Answers are in correct significant figures and include units. 1-2 sentences summarizing the trends or relationships of your variables. Order of charts, graphs, etc. is logical. Data formatted to fit on a page. Data pre	Advanced All expectations met. All information is correct and shows an advanced level of understanding.	Above Average Sample calculations may have few sig figs errors. All information is correct and shows a high level of understanding.	Average Sample calculations may have few sig figs errors. Layout of charts, graphs, etc. not logical. Summary sentences missing or not clear. Data does not fit on page. Information may contain few errors and shows a basic level of understanding.	Below Average Missing one or more parts. Figures are missing titles, headings, units and captions. Sample calculations do not have correct sig figs or units. Layout of charts, graphs, etc. not logical. Information includes many errors. Little understanding is shown.	Absent Missing Section
Discussion 4 pts Summary of methods and findings. Discuss whether or not the results support the hypothesis. Relate your findings to a scientific or a "real world" concept. Discuss any error or problems with the lab (collection of data, materials, methods, etc.). Indicate how the lab could be improved or extended.	Advanced All expectations met. All information is correct and shows an advanced level of understanding.	Above Average Some statements not clear. Contains few errors and shows a high level of understanding.	Average One section missing; others meet expectations. Information contains many errors and shows a basic level of understanding.	Below Average Missing more than 1 section. Information contains many errors. Little understanding is shown.	Absent Missing Section
Conclusion 2 pts Use results and discussion to form a conclusion about the lab, topic, substance, etc. References used are cited.	Advanced All expectations met. All information is correct and shows an advanced level of understanding.	Above Average Some statements not clear. Contains few errors and shows a high level of understanding.	Average Conclusion about the lab substances, situation, etc only given. Information may contains many errors and shows a basic level of understanding.	Below Average No clear conclusion(s). Information contains many errors. Little understanding is shown.	Absent Missing Section
References 2 pts Correctly cite sources in body of report. Sources listed in ACS format.	Advanced 3 sources cited and listed correctly.	Above Average 2 sources cited and listed correctly.	Average 1 source cited and listed correctly.	Below Average Errors in citations.	Absent Missing Section
Writing 2 pts Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure. Typed in readable font. Formatting of sections, headings, etc. logical.	Advanced All expectations met. No errors.	Above Average All expectations met. Few errors.	Average Some expectations met. Many errors.	Below Average Few expectations met. Many errors.	Absent

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