Skip to main content
iRubric: Scientific Method and Lab Report rubric

iRubric: Scientific Method and Lab Report rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Scientific Method and Lab Report 
Scientific Method and Lab Report
Grading criteria for Inquiry Labs
Rubric Code: X2268CA
By khulam
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: Handout  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Lab Report
 

4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

PROBLEM/QUESTIONS

4

Background information paragraphprecedes the roblem/Question. Student demonstrates prior knowledge of the concept/content being addressed.
3

Problem or question is completely written.
2

Problem or question is partially written..
1

The problem or question is not stated.
HYPOTHESIS

4

The hypothesis clearly states a prediction based on general knowledge and observation. It is written in the "null"
3

The hypothesis clearly states a prediction based on general knowledge and observations. It is written as an "if...then" statement
2

The hypothesis states a prediction, but there is evidence of any background knowledge.
1

The hypothesis is not relevant to the lab. No hypothesis given.
PROCEDURE

4

Procedure and data are complete and accurate. Another researcher could follow this experiment
3

Procedure and data are complete and mostly accurate. Another research could follow this experiment with support.
2

Procedure is too general and incomplete. It is difficult to follow the sequencing in this experiment.
1

Procedure are incomplete, inaccurate, or missing. It is evident that little thought went into this part of the experiment.
DATA and Graphs

4

Data table(s) is /are well organized. Graphs are of the correct type and all titles, axes, and increments are correct.
3

Data is organized. Graphs are of the correct type and there are only small error in the graphing.
2

Data tables are incomplete or contain several errors. And/or the graphs are incomplete or contain several errors.
1

Data tables are incomplete or inaccurate. And/or Graphs are incomplete or inaccurate.
RESULTS/OBSERVATIONS

4

Results are complete and accurate with specific details that tie the question and hypothesis to the overall results.
3

Results are complete and accurate with mention of something specific in the experiment.
2

Results are somewhat complete or some are inaccurate or make no mention of anything in the experiment.
1

Inaccurate results or No results given
CONCLUSIONS

4

Conclusions include detailed explanations of your results, whether hypothesis is supported or not, and what you learned
3

Conclusions include basic explanations of your results, whether hypothesis is supported or not, and what you learned
2

Conlusion is missing one or two key points.
1

Conclusion shows little effort and reflection or no conclusion is present.
SPELLING, PUNCTUATION, GRAMMAR

4

Error Free
3

One or two errors.
2

Three or four errors.
1

More than 4 errors.
APPEARANCE/ORGANIZATION

4

Lab report has been word processed and include computer generated tables and graphs.
3

Lab report has been word processed and has hand drawn tables and graphs.
2

Lab report is neat or mostly neat and uses topic headings.
1

Report is sloppy with cross-outs, and/or multiple erasures.






Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n16