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Writing a Hypothesis Rubric

Evaluate students' ability to write a good scientific hypothesis, including identifying IV and DV

Rubric Code: M8A9X3

By SherryTaylor

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Subject: Science

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Hypothesis
	Exceptional 6 pts	Accomplished 5 pts	Sufficient 4 pts	Developing 3 pts	Inadequate 2 pts	Minimal 1 pts
Write a hypothesis	Exceptional - IV and DV correctly identified. - Hypothesis correctly follows the format: "If___affects____, then______because _____" - Hypothesis is very logical and based on background info - Hypothesis very clearly answers question, and the reasons for the prediction are obvious	Accomplished - IV and DV correctly identified. - Hypothesis follows the format: "If___affects____, then______" - Hypothesis predicts what will happen in an experiment and answers the question - hypothesis makes sense	Sufficient - IV and DV correctly identified but wording might be slightly confusing - Hypothesis follows the format: "If___affects____, then______" - Hypothesis predicts what will happen in an experiment and answers the question, but needs to be more specific	Developing IV and DV incorrect or very confusing - Hypothesis is incomplete or does not use the proper format: "If___affects____, then______" - student tries to make a prediction, but it is too vague or does not answer question	Inadequate - hypothesis attempted, but... - IV and DV are incorrect and/or - hypothesis does not even attempt to use proper format. and/or - Hypothesis makes no sense	Minimal Hypothesis incomplete, blank, or very little effort or understanding shown.