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Science Investigation Rubric 
Science Investigation Rubric
Rubric for Yr8 Science investigations based on the Investigation Planner
Rubric Code: W23AB38
By Sdunn411
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Sections of the Planner

Excellent

All required elements are present and additional elements that add to the report (e.g., thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added.
Good

All required elements are present.
Fair

There are some (<2) sections that are missing, but additional elements that add to the report (e.g., thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added.
Needs Improvement

>2 sections are incomplete.
Planning

Excellent

Correctly identify and describe all elements that contribute to the prac being a fair test.
Correctly identify the independent and dependent variable.
Clearly identify and describe what will be observed and/or measured in the prac.
Good

Correctly identify all elements that contribute to the prac being a fair test.
Correctly identify the independent and dependent variable.
Identify what will be observed and/or measured in the prac.
Fair

Correctly identify most elements that contribute to the prac being a fair test.
Correctly identify the independent and dependent variable.
Identify what will be observed and/or measured in the prac.
Needs Improvement
Hypothesis

Excellent

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is clearly identified and stated.
Good

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is identified, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.
Fair

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is partially identified, and is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.
Needs Improvement

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is erroneous or irrelevant.
Drawings/Diagrams

Excellent

Clear, accurate diagrams are included and make the experiment easier to understand. Diagrams are labeled neatly and accurately.
Good

Diagrams are included and are labeled neatly and accurately.
Fair

Diagrams are included and are labeled.
Needs Improvement

Needed diagrams are missing OR are missing important labels.
Materials

Excellent

All materials and setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.
Good

Almost all materials and the setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.
Fair

Most of the materials and the setup used in the experiment are accurately described.
Needs Improvement

Many materials are described inaccurately OR are not described at all.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis, possible sources of error, and what was learned from the experiment.
Good

Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis and what was learned from the experiment.
Fair

Conclusion includes what was learned from the experiment.
Needs Improvement

No conclusion was included in the report OR shows little effort and reflection.
Analysis

Excellent

The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed. Predictions are made about what might happen if part of the lab were changed or how the experimental design could be changed.
Good

The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed.
Fair

The relationship between the variables is discussed but no patterns, trends or predictions are made based on the data.
Needs Improvement

The relationship between the variables is not discussed.
Data

Excellent

Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.
Good

Accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.
Fair

Accurate representation of the data in written form, but no graphs or tables are presented.
Needs Improvement

Data are not shown OR are inaccurate.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar

Excellent

One or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.
Good

Two or three errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.
Fair

Four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.
Needs Improvement

More than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.




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