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Scientific Inquiry 
Biology Strand - Inquiry, Reflection and Social Implications Domain; Scientific Inquiry The proficient column represents the state standard.
Rubric Code: A5B964
By marcschulz
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Scientific Inquiry
  Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

B 1.1A

Unsatisfactory

Misses the observation or cannot connect a question to an observation.
Emerging

The generated question cannot be tested.
Proficient

Student can generate questions that can be investigated in the laboratory or field.
Exemplary

Plus offers a possible test, experiment, or reason for conducting the investigation.
B1.1B

Unsatisfactory

Takes all information as true and does not question.
Emerging

Begins to question results.
Proficient

Evaluate the uncertainties or validity of scientific conclusions using an understanding of sources of measurement error, the challenges of controlling variables, accuracy of data analysis, logic of argument, logic of experimental design, and/or the independence on underlying assumptions.
Exemplary

Plus identifies several sources that support the students final position.
B1.1C

Unsatisfactory

Struggles with using the right tool/system to measure with accuracy/precision.
Emerging

Understands how to measure some variable but not all.
Proficient

Conduct scientific investigation using appropriate tools and techniques with precision and accuracy.
Exemplary

Plus can complete a lab report.
B1.1D

Unsatisfactory

Cannot identify patterns.
Emerging

Can identify patterns.
Proficient

Identify patterns in data and relates them to theoretical models.
Exemplary

Plus apply the pattern to a real-life context.
B1.1E

Unsatisfactory

Cannot give a reason for the conclusion
Emerging

Provides a reason but cannot support or defend with evidence, comes across as opinion.
Proficient

Describe a reason for a given conclusion using evidence from an investigation.
Exemplary

Plus can rate the strength of their evidence and if applicable, can provide other possible reasons.
B1.1f

Unsatisfactory

Cannot make connections to variables.
Emerging

Understand the results would change but cannot predict how they may change.
Proficient

Predict what would happen if the variables, methods, or timing of an investigation were changed.
Exemplary

Plus be able to explain with logical reasoning why.
B1.1g

Unsatisfactory

Cannot draw or provide a conclusion.
Emerging

Provides a conclusion but cannot support with empirical evidence.
Proficient

Use empirical evidence (by observation or experience) to explain and critique the reasoning used to draw a scientific conclusion or explanation
Exemplary

Plus support the reasoning by citing results of other experiments.
B1.1h

Unsatisfactory

Does not complete the test.
Emerging

Completes the scientific investigation but lacks charts and tables.
Proficient

Design and conduct a systematic scientific investigation that test a hypothesis. Draw conclusions from data presented in charts or tables.
Exemplary

Plus raise further questions to investigate.



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