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Scientific Method Rubric
Scientific Method Rubric
Long-Term Learning Target: I can safely complete a science lab using the correct process of scientific investigation.
Rubric Code:
QX9XA6C
By
sumsanfo
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Assessment
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Scientific Method
Exceeds
4 pts
Meets
3 pts
Progressing
2 pts
Question
Exceeds
A question is asked using a complete sentence. The question is testable and is created using observations.
Meets
A question is asked using an incomplete sentence. The question is testable and is created using observations.
Progressing
There is no question.
Research
Exceeds
Gather or discuss information that will help understand the experiment. Makes connections with the research.
Meets
Most information gathered is relevant to the understanding of the experiment. None or few connections are made with the research.
Progressing
There is no evidence of research. Most information gathered is irrelevant to the understanding of the experiment.
Hypothesis
Exceeds
Hypothesis is clear and well developed. Scientist makes an educated guess about what the answer to the question will be. Hypothesis is a complete sentence.
Meets
Hypothesis is understandable but not well developed.
Progressing
No hypothesis is recorded.
Materials and Procedures
Exceeds
Knows what materials and procedures need to be used and follows them appropriately. Follows all lab safety guidelines. Variables are correctly identified.
Meets
Scientist knows what materials and procedures need to be used. Doesn't follow the procedures or use materials appropriately. Follows most of the lab safety guidelines. Variables are correctly identified.
Progressing
Doesn't do the experiment. Doesn't follow lab safety guidelines. Variables are not identified.
Observations and Data Results
Exceeds
Results of the experiment are observed and recorded. All data is present and correct. Student uses multiple charts , diagrams, and/or tables to show data.
Meets
Experiment is observed. Some data is missing and/or some are incorrect. Student displays data using minimal charts, diagrams, and/or tables.
Progressing
There are no data results recorded.
Conclusion and Explanation (#4)
Exceeds
A statement is written that compares the hypothesis to the data and answers the question. The statement is several paragraphs and makes and explains connections made from the experiment.
Meets
Conclusions are stated and they somewhat address the question and hypothesis. Few connections made from the experiment.
Progressing
Conclusions not stated. No connections made.
Keywords:
Scientific Method
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Handout
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