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Scientific Inquiry (1-5) 
Grading criteria for Inquiry Labs
Rubric Code: X2WCB6X
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Subject: Science  
Type: Handout  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  advanced

4 pts

thorough

3 pts

acceptable

2 pts

partial to minimal

1 pts

QUESTION/PREDICTION

advanced

The question is clearly related to the purpose of the experiment or investigation.
The prediction is given as an "If....then...." statement.
thorough

Question and prediction are clearly given, related to purpose of activity; may be lacking correct punctuation.
acceptable

The question and prediction are not complete - though connection to overall purpose of activity is evident.
partial to minimal

Vague or lacking connection to purpose of activity.
METHOD

advanced

Steps of the process are accurately and clearly outlined. If diagrams are included, these are a helpful supplement to the written section.
thorough

Steps of the process may have one or two gaps but give a general overview of the activity.
acceptable

Steps of the process have clear gaps, outlining about half of the overall activity.
partial to minimal

Steps of the process outline less than half of the overall activity.
OBERVATIONS

advanced

Charts and notes are thorough, detailed and accurate, with appropriate labels (if expected or required)
thorough

Charts and notes are detailed and accurate; appropriate labelling may be lacking.
acceptable

Charts and notes are included but may have gaps of information or detail.
partial to minimal

Charts and notes give sparse amount of detail.
RESULTS

advanced

Concluding responses are relevant and insightful, with two or more details that connect results to the question and prediction
thorough

Concluding responses are relevant and insightful, giving a specific detail that connects results with the question and prediction.
acceptable

Concluding responses are connected to the question and / or prediction; no details are given.
partial to minimal

Concluding responses are vague or disconnected to the question or prediction.
APPEARANCE/ORGANIZATION

advanced

Neat and clear; accurate spelling
thorough

Neat and clear; may have one or two spelling errors.
acceptable

Neatness and accuracy of spelling needs attention
partial to minimal

Neatness and accuracy considerably below expectations.










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