LAB REPORT EVALUATION RUBRIC |
Standard of Performance For Concept |
Exceeds the Standard (4) |
Achieves the Standard (3) |
Demonstrates Parts of the Standard (2) |
Requires Support With the Standard (1) |
Conclusion |
All appropriate scientific vocabulary is used accurately. Direct connections between the experiment and class discussions are made. Connects the conclusion and the hypothesis. Answers all the additional questions to support conclusion. |
Most scientific vocabulary is used accurately. Connections between the experiment and class discussions are made. Connects the conclusion and the hypothesis. Answers most of the additional questions to support conclusion. |
Some scientific vocabulary is used accurately. Vague connections between the experiment and class discussions are made. Connects the conclusion and the hypothesis. Answers some of the additional questions to support conclusion. |
Scientific vocabulary is not used or not accurate. Missing one or more of the following: · Direct connections between the experiment and class discussions. · No connection to the hypothesis and conclusion · Answers are incorrect or incomplete. |
Standard of Performance For Written Communication |
Exceeds the Standard (4) |
Achieves the Standard (3) |
Demonstrates Parts of the Standard (2) |
Requires Support With the Standard (1) |
Organization |
Uses a variety of transitions effectively and is written in a logical sequence |
Uses effective transitions and is written in a logical sequence |
Uses few transitions and is written in a logical sequence |
Uses no transitions and is not written in a logical sequence |
Conventions |
Demonstrates mastery of grammar usage, mechanics and spelling |
Demonstrates control of grammar usage, mechanics and spelling |
Demonstrates some errors in grammar usage, mechanics and spelling |
Demonstrates excessive errors in grammar, mechanics and spelling |
Example Lab (typed on computer or written in pen)
Question: What is the question you are trying to answer by completing the lab?
Hypothesis: I think that…(Write what you think will happen during the lab).
Materials: List the materials you will be using during the lab
Observations: You glue or draw any tables or graphs or pictures you have from the lab.
Analysis: Answer any questions that might have been assigned for the lab.
Conclusion: In a complete sentence you answer the question from the beginning of the lab.