iRubric: AP Psychology Experiment rubric

Experiment is not a true experiment ; absence of theory or hypothesis as basis for research.

Student is able to correctly identify if research is experiment or quasi-experimental design, but is unable to explain their reasoning; theory and/or hypothesis briefly explained.

Student shows use of resources in explaining reasoning behind experimental design and is able to adequately describe the experimental process; clear explanation of experiment's theory and hypothesis.

Student shows logical, thorough understanding of experimental methodology and is able to explain it in an easy to understand manner; hypothesis and experiment based upon psychological topic and/or prior tested theory.

No conclusion/summary is made.

Some of the conclusion and summary are completed, no connection between hypothesis and data made.

Conclusion and summary are completed, connection between hypothesis and data are made but not clear nor sufficient.

Conclusion and summary are completed, connection between hypothesis and data are made and communicated/represented effectively.

Student presents material inappropriately and does not convey main ideas of product to audience.

Present material inappropriately and struggles with presenting main ideas of product effectively through public speaking.

Present material professionally (loud/clear voice, eye contact, answer questions). Presents main ideas of product effectively through public speaking.

Student presents material professionally (loud/clear voice, eye contact, answer questions). Goes above and beyond to present main ideas of product effectively through public speaking.