iRubric: Gold Rush Penny Lab rubric

Purpose of lab is clearly summarized. Introduction does not attempt to explain the science behind the phenomenon observed in the lab. Materials and amounts (where applicable) are identified. Steps of procedure are easy to follow and in paragraph form.

Purpose of lab is summarized. Introduction mostly does not attempt to explain the science behind the phenomenon observed in the lab. Materials are mentioned but without amounts. Steps of procedure are easy to follow and in paragraph form.

Purpose of lab is inadequately summarized. Introduction attempts to explain the science behind the phenomenon observed in the lab. Materials are mentioned but without amounts.
Steps are vague but in paragraph form.

OR

Steps are bullet points or numbered list and/or copied from the lab instructions.

Purpose of lab is missing. Doesn’t provide enough information to represent an experimental procedure.

Student conduct in the lab was safe and careful. No inappropriate or unsafe use of materials or equipment.

Student conduct was mostly safe and careful. Minor infractions were corrected after a warning or reminder.

Student conduct was borderline unsafe. Hazardous behavior was avoided by the intervention of others.

Student conduct was unsafe. Materials and equipment were used in an unsafe or inappropriate manner.

Report is well organized and cohesive. Sections are properly and clearly labeled. Spelling and grammatical errors are minimal. Presentation seems polished.

Report is well organized and cohesive. Sections are improperly and/or not clearly labeled. Spelling and grammatical errors are minimal.

Report is somewhat organized. Sections are not labeled. Spelling and grammatical errors are present throughout the report.

Report contains many errors. Sections are missing. Spelling and grammatical errors are numerous enough to present a significant barrier to clear communication.