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KS3 Science Investigation Rubric

IGCSE Coordinated Science Investigation Rubric

Rubric Code: CX2572C

By MaxHenson

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

IGCSE Scientific Investigation Rubr
	Level 3 (10% -20%) 1 pts	Level 4 (21%-35%) 2 pts	Level 5 (36% -51%) 3 pts	Level 6 (52% -69%) 4 pts	Level 7 (70% -85%) 5 pts	Level 8 (86% -100%) 6 pts
Layout	Level 3 (10% -20%) No Discernible layout	Level 4 (21%-35%) The assessment is missing a title or headings of sections are not clear	Level 5 (36% -51%) All headings are present and title is relevant	Level 6 (52% -69%) All headings are present and title is relevant.	Level 7 (70% -85%) All headings are present and title is relevant. Diagrams and tables are labelled e.g. Figure 1: Table to show .....	Level 8 (86% -100%) All headings are present and title is relevant. Diagrams and tables are labelled e.g. Figure 1: Table to show ..... A Bibliography is give at the end of the assignment
Introduction	Level 3 (10% -20%) No Introduction	Level 4 (21%-35%) Introduction is longer than 2 paragraphs or shorter than 1 and lacks relivence	Level 5 (36% -51%) Introduction is longer than 2 paragraphs or shorter than one but has some relevance to investugation	Level 6 (52% -69%) Introduction is between 1 and 2 paragraphs and has a strong relevance to the thread of investigation	Level 7 (70% -85%) Introduction is correct length and has a strong scientific foundation and links into the theme of the investigation very well	Level 8 (86% -100%)
Hypothesis	Level 3 (10% -20%) No Hypothesis	Level 4 (21%-35%) A brief prediction is outlined	Level 5 (36% -51%) A brief prediction is outlined and a basic explanation given as to why the student predicts the outcome.	Level 6 (52% -69%) A full predictive hypothesis is given linking cause and effect. The scientific reasoning is given with at least 3 key words being used	Level 7 (70% -85%) A full predictive hypothesis is given linking cause and effect. The scientific reasoning is given with at least 5 key words being used	Level 8 (86% -100%) A full predictive hypothesis is given linking cause and effect. The scientific reasoning is given with at least 7 key words being used. They have added a mathematical relationship between the variables.
Identifying variables	Level 3 (10% -20%) They have correctly identified one variable.	Level 4 (21%-35%) They have correctly identified two variables	Level 5 (36% -51%) They have correctly identified the independent and dependent variables, as well as one control variable.	Level 6 (52% -69%) They have correctly identified the independent and dependent variables and at least two control variables.	Level 7 (70% -85%) Independent variable range is identified with reasons (& Grade B criteria)	Level 8 (86% -100%) Reasonable suggestions are made as to how variables can be controlled (& Grade A -B criteria)
Method	Level 3 (10% -20%) They have listed by name one or more of the pieces of equipment to be used in the experiment.	Level 4 (21%-35%) They have briefly outlined some or all of the experiment and named one or more pieces of equipment that will be used.	Level 5 (36% -51%) They have outlined the experiment, naming the key pieces of equipment and described what they will be used for.	Level 6 (52% -69%) ·They have fully outlined the experiment in detail, naming the key pieces of equipment and described what they will be used for. ·They have defined the variables by name or by giving values.	Level 7 (70% -85%) They have identified if repeat experiments are appropriate, or not and explained why.	Level 8 (86% -100%) They have identified variables that are difficult to control and accounted for this in the method. They have explained why the data collection method they have chosen is the best for giving reliable and precise results
Identifying risks	Level 3 (10% -20%) They have identified a hazard or described a risk associated with this experiment	Level 4 (21%-35%) They have identified one hazard and the risk it might pose. Or They have identified a hazard and what they could do to reduce the risk. Or They have identified more than 1 risk	Level 5 (36% -51%) They have identified a hazard, the risk it poses and described how they will reduce the risk.	Level 6 (52% -69%) They have identified more than one hazard, the risk they pose and described how they will minimise the risk.	Level 7 (70% -85%) An additional mark can be awarded if they have described how the method can be adapted to reduce a particular risk.	Level 8 (86% -100%) An additional mark can be awarded if they have described how the method can be adapted to reduce a particular risk.
Collecting Results	Level 3 (10% -20%) They have made some simple observations or measurements.	Level 4 (21%-35%) They have made a set of measurements and recorded them in a table.	Level 5 (36% -51%) ·They have made a set of measurements using suitable intervals and recorded them in an appropriate table. If appropriate, they have they made repeat observations.They have used correct units in one column.	Level 6 (52% -69%) They have made a set of measurements using suitable intervals and recorded them in an appropriate table. If appropriate, they have made repeat observations and calculated an average. ·They have used correct units in both columns	Level 7 (70% -85%) ·They have made a set of measurements using suitable intervals and recorded them in an appropriate table.·They have made repeat observations, calculated an average. ·They have used correct units in both columns.	Level 8 (86% -100%)
Presenting Results	Level 3 (10% -20%) They have presented their data as a graph.	Level 4 (21%-35%) ·They have presented their data as an appropriate graph. ·The axes have appropriate scales.	Level 5 (36% -51%) ·It is an appropriate graph with appropriate scales. ·It is drawn in pencil using a ruler. The graph has one of: ·Labelled axes. ·Correct units. ·Clearly labelled data sets. ·Line of best fit (if appropriate).	Level 6 (52% -69%) It is an appropriate graph with appropriate scales. ·It is drawn in pencil using a ruler. -The graph has two of: ·Labelled axes. ·Correct units. ·Clearly labelled data sets. ·Line of best fit (if appropriate).	Level 7 (70% -85%) ·It is an appropriate graph with appropriate scales. ·It is drawn using a sharp pencil and a ruler. The graph has three of: ·Labelled axes. ·Correct units. ·Clearly labelled data Sets ·Line of best fit (if appropriate).	Level 8 (86% -100%) ·It is an appropriate graph with appropriate scales. ·It is drawn using a sharp pencil and a ruler. -The graph has: ·Labelled axes ·Correct units ·Clearly labelled data sets ·Line of best fit.
Interpreting Data	Level 3 (10% -20%) They have given a simple description of what their results show.	Level 4 (21%-35%) They have identified a linear (straight line) or non-linear pattern in their results.	Level 5 (36% -51%) They have described a quantitative (used numbers) relationship in their results.	Level 6 (52% -69%) They have identified a quantitative relationship between the variables	Level 7 (70% -85%) They have identified a quantitative relationship between the variables They have identified more than one pattern in their results	Level 8 (86% -100%) They have identified a quantitative relationship between the variables They have identified more than one pattern in their results They have used their data in a further calculation e.g. by finding the gradient K or using the line of bet fit to predict the outcome of a numbered Independent variable
Conclusions	Level 3 (10% -20%) They have explained their results using cause and effect. They have begun to use a scientific idea or correctly used a keyword	Level 4 (21%-35%) They have correctly used a scientific idea or correctly used two keywords They have begun to link · two scientific ideas correctly used three key words.	Level 5 (36% -51%) They have correctly linked 2 scientific ideas or correctly used four key words	Level 6 (52% -69%) They have correctly linked 2 scientific ideas or correctly used four key words They have selected data and used it to back up the conlcusion	Level 7 (70% -85%) They have correctly linked 2 scientific ideas or correctly used four key words They have selected data and used it to back up the conclusion They have assessed the strength of the data and suggested whether it is sufficient to support a conclusion	Level 8 (86% -100%) They have correctly linked 2 scientific ideas or correctly used four key words They have selected data and used it to back up the conclusion They have assessed the strength of the data and suggested whether it is sufficient to support a conclusion They have explained how unexpected outcomes could be significant They have given a scientific explanation for any unexpected outcomes
Evaluation	Level 3 (10% -20%) They have suggested an improvement.	Level 4 (21%-35%) They have suggested an improvement and given a reason.	Level 5 (36% -51%) They have evaluated the effectiveness of their working methods and made practical suggestions for improving them. They have commented on the ability o control variables (Fair Test) and suggested improvements	Level 6 (52% -69%) They have evaluated the effectiveness of their methods and made practical suggestions for improving them. They have commented on the ability o control variables (Fair Test) and suggested improvements They have commented on the reliability of their data suggested ways to make it more reliable.	Level 7 (70% -85%) They have evaluated the effectiveness of their methods and made practical suggestions for improving them. They have commented on the ability to control variables (Fair Test) and suggested improvements They have commented on the reliability of their data suggested ways to make it more reliable.	Level 8 (86% -100%) They have evaluated the effectiveness of their methods and made practical suggestions for improving them. They have commented on the ability to control variables (Fair Test) and suggested improvements They have commented on the reliability of their data suggested ways to make it more reliable. They have commented on the accuracy of the data (e.g. how close to te true value) The have commented on the precision of the dat

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