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Middle School Lab Report 
Middle School Lab Report
Rubric Code: KX946A3
By barkley_chris
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Hypothesis

Excellent

A hypothesis has been clearly identified and stated. Your hypothesis gives solid reasoning behind your thinking and uses scientific language.
Good

A hypothesis has been stated but in a somewhat unclear manner. Your hypothesis gives some reasoning behind your thinking and uses some scientific language.
Fair

A hypothesis has been partially identified, and is stated in a somewhat unclear manner. unclear manner. Your hypothesis gives little reasoning behind your thinking and uses little scientific language.
Poor

A hypothesis has not been stated or is erroneous or irrelevant.
Materials

Excellent

All materials and setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.
Good

Almost all materials and the setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.
Fair

Most of the materials and the setup used in the experiment are accurately described.
Poor

Many materials are described inaccurately OR are not described at all.
Procedures

Excellent

Procedures are listed in clear steps. Each step is numbered and is a complete sentence.
Good

Procedures are listed in a logical order, but steps are not numbered and/or are not in complete sentences.
Fair

Procedures are listed but are not in a logical order or are difficult to follow.
Poor

Procedures do not accurately list the steps of the experiment.
Data Table/Observations

Excellent

Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.
Good

Accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.
Fair

Accurate representation of the data in written form, but no graphs or tables are presented.
Poor

Data are not shown OR are inaccurate.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis, possible sources of error, and what was learned from the experiment. The discussion questions are well thought out and answered with supporting evidence from the lab and research.
Good

Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis and what was learned from the experiment. The discussion questions are well thought out and answered with supporting evidence from the lab and research.
Fair

Conclusion includes what was learned from the experiment. Discussion questions are answered, but support for responses is confusing or missing.
Poor

No conclusion was included in the report OR shows little effort and reflection.
The discussion questions are not answered or answers do not respond to the questions being asked.
Lab Appearance

Organization, Effort and Neatness
Excellent

One or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report. Report is organized neatly with all required sections titled. Report is typed or neatly written and is of very high quality.
Good

Three or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report. Report is organized with all required sections titled. Report is typed or neatly written and is of high quality.
Fair

Four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report. Report is organized with all required sections, but some or all titles are missing. Report is typed or written and is of satisfactory quality.
Poor

More than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report. Report is poorly organized with missing sections.. Report is typed or written and is of poor quality.




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