Student fails to have any significant material for this standard.
0 pts
Student does not meet the standard, but shows some effort.
1 pts
Students show progress in their attempt to meet the standard.
2 pts
Student meets the standard.
3 pts
Students work exceeds the standard with EXCEPTIONAL work.
4 pts
I can state the reasons for doing this lab are clearly and with appropriate detail.
I can identify background information that addresses my objective, clarifies my objective, finds an answer to my question or is already a solution to my problem.
I can make a hypothesis that is: - a statement - a proposed solution to my problem or an answer to my question - is developed based on my background research - is testable given my experimental method
I can list all of the materials used in this experiment in bulleted format. Materials are described in detail.
I can outline the experiment with necessary, detailed steps in numbered format. The methods are such that any person could easily follow them and obtain similar results.
I can report my data is the correct format. I report all of my raw data without any manipulation of the data sets.
I can analyze my data to: 1. find and report on patterns in the data 2. summarize the data in a chart or graph that is appropriate for the type of data.
I can create a conclusion that: 1. summarizes what happened in the experiment. 2. makes a statement about the relationship between the data and the hypothesis. 3. Addresses issue with my data collection, analysis or background research 4. Suggests possible future pathways to further investigate the problem
There are no spelling or grammar mistakes. 1st person is not used.
Students will generate a research question and develop and refine a plan to address this question (RPI-1)
Students will adhere to citation guidelines and respect intellectual property rights (RPI-5).