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Scientific Method & Lab Gr6 and 7 
Scientific Method and Lab Report
Grading criteria for Inquiry Labs
Rubric Code: K2WCB7X
By Live_Learn
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Subject: Science  
Type: Handout  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Standard

4 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Nearly Meets Standard

2 pts

Below Standard

1 pts

QUESTION

Exceeds Standard

The question is clearly related to the purpose of the experiment or investigation.
Meets Standard

The question is clearly given and is related to the experiment or investigation; may be lacking correct punctuation.
Nearly Meets Standard

The question is related to the experiment; it may not be fully complete but is connected to overall purpose of activity.
Below Standard

The question is vague or not connected to purpose of activity.
HYPOTHESIS

Exceeds Standard

The hypothesis clearly states an "If...then..." prediction based on general background knowledge connected to the topic.
Meets Standard

The hypothesis clearly states a prediction based on background knowledge connected to the topic.
Nearly Meets Standard

The hypothesis states a prediction, but there is little evidence of any background knowledge or connection to the topic.
Below Standard

The hypothesis is not relevant to the lab.
METHOD

Exceeds Standard

Steps of the process are accurate and clearly given. Another student could follow this experiment.
Meets Standard

Procedure is complete and mostly accurate. Another research could follow this experiment with support.
Nearly Meets Standard

Procedure is too general and incomplete. It is difficult to follow the sequencing in this experiment.
Below Standard

Procedure is incomplete, inaccurate, or missing. It is evident that little thought went into this part of the experiment.
OBSERVATIONS

Exceeds Standard

These are well organized, accurate, clear and detailed.
Meets Standard

Well organized and accurate but there could be more information or more detail.
Nearly Meets Standard

Shows connection to topic but is missing some information or contains several errors.
Below Standard

Shows connection to topic but many gaps are evident.
CONCLUSIONS

Exceeds Standard

Student connects results to hypothesis, giving reasons for why it is correct or not correct. Student describes what has been learned.
Meets Standard

Conclusions include basic explanation of results and what has been learned.
Nearly Meets Standard

Conclusion makes a connection to the hypothesis or overall purpose of activity but lacks detail.
Below Standard

Inaccurate results or
no connection to question or hypothesis.
ANALYSIS

Exceeds Standard

Fairness of experiment or investigation - response is accurate and insightful.
Meets Standard

Fairness of experiment or investigation - response is general; connection is evident.
Nearly Meets Standard

Fairness of experiment or investigation - response is vague or unclear; a thread of connection is evident.
Below Standard

Fairness of experiment or investigation - attempt is given but lacks connection to topic.
MECHANICS

Exceeds Standard

Error Free
Meets Standard

One or two errors.
Nearly Meets Standard

Three or four errors.
Below Standard

More than 4 errors.
ORGANIZATION

Exceeds Standard

Neat and clear easy to read and follow.
Meets Standard

Mostly neat and organized.
Nearly Meets Standard

Minimally meeting expectations re: neatness or presentation.
Below Standard

Report is marked with cross-outs; overall lacking attention to presentation.






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