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Science Laboratory Report

Students demonstrate their understanding of the targeted scientific concepts as well as proficiency as technical writers by correctly summarizing their thought process and activities for lab investigations.

Rubric Code: S24X963

By palliser

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criteria
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Organization	Poor Organization controlled but limited; some paragraphing problems; adequate introduction & conclusion; limited thesis statement & use of topic sentences.	Fair Organization controlled; generally appropriate to topic; appropriate paragraphing; introduction & conclusion, thesis statement, topic sentences evident and appropriate.	Good Organization fully appropriate and effective for topic (point of view, unity, paragraphing); very strong introduction & conclusion, thesis statement, topic sentences.
Observations & Data	Poor Student has recorded data after the completion of the investigation OR fails to meet both expectations 2 and 3 of the Data section.	Fair Lab report fails to meet either expectation 2 OR 3 of the data section	Good 1. Data/observations recorded directly into lab notebook during investigation 2. Data/observations neatly organized (in tables/graph if appropriate) & easy to interpret 3. Data is accurate & includes appropriate units of measure, calculations shown
Claims & Conclusion	Poor Claims do not answer the focus question accurately or clearly AND evidence to support claims is not specific or is not taken directly from the data	Fair Lab report fails to meet either expectation 1, 4 or 5 OR Claims answer the "purpose" question but is not well supported with specific data from the investigation	Good 1. Prediction re-stated & states whether it was supported by evidence. 2. Claims answer the "purpose" question accurately & clearly 3. Claims supported by specific examples & data as evidence 4. Discusses/identifies relevant sources of error 5. Accurately uses related/appropriate scientific vocabulary
Scientific Concept	Poor Student lacks competency with applying definitions, terms, facts, concepts, principles, theories and methods and has not internalized the scientific method process in order to think critically. Student cannot reach independent analysis, synthesis, and creativity of thought without constant guidance, prompting, reminding, and other forms of assistance. Writing demonstrates some understanding, partly organized, represents minimal	Fair Student is competent with applying definitions, terms, facts, concepts, principles, theories and methods and has internalized the scientific method process in order to think critically. Student cannot reach independent analysis, synthesis, and creativity of thought without some guidance and assistance. Writing demonstrates clear understanding but does not arrive at level of depth.	Good Student has mastered definitions, terms, facts, concepts, principles, theories and methods and has internalized the scientific method process in order to employ critical thinking to reach a level of independent analysis, synthesis, and creativity of thought. Information is presented originally and purposefully. Writing demonstrates deep understanding of the content.

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