Lab Rubric and How to Write a Lab

 LAB REPORT EVALUATION RUBRIC

 

  

 

Standard of Performance

For Process

 Exceeds the Standard

(4)

Achieves the Standard

 (3)

Demonstrates Parts of the Standard (2)

Requires Support With the Standard (1)

Hypothesis/Purpose

Focus of the hypothesis is clear. Hypothesis is reasonable and follows the “If and then” format

Focus of the hypothesis is established. Hypothesis is reasonable and follows the “If and then” format

Focus of the hypothesis is established. Hypothesis is incomplete and follows part of the “If and then” format

Focus of the hypothesis is not established. Hypothesis does not follow the “If and then” format.

Data/Observation

Data is accurate and units are labeled. Data is represented in an organized table, graph, illustration, etc. Observations are detailed and complete. Illustrations are labeled and coloured. Calculations when appropriate are shown. Student goes above and beyond by summarizing results.

Data is accurate and units are labeled. Data is represented in an organized table, graph, illustration, etc. Observations are detailed and complete. Illustrations are labeled.  Calculations when appropriate are shown.

Some data is incorrect or missing unit labels. Data is represented in an organized table, graph, illustration, etc. Observations are basic.

Data and observations are missing or incomplete. Data representation is unorganized or incomplete.

 

 

 

 

 

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.