iRubric: Science Experiment Write-up rubric

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Science Experiment Write-up a rubric for marking write-ups of small-group science experiments Rubric Code: CXX3AA By svenheyde Draft Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assignment Grade Levels: K-5

grade 5 Science exp.
	not yet within expectations 1 pts	minimally meets expectations 2 pts	Fully meets expectations 3 pts	Exceeds expectations 4 pts
use of Scientific Method	not yet within expectations -incomplete; not all parts of the scientific method are used -no effort is made to intrepret data	minimally meets expectations -all steps of Scientific method are present in some form -some effort has been made to interpret data	Fully meets expectations -interprets data and comes to conclusions regarding accuracy of hypotheses -all steps of Scientific Method are completed fully	Exceeds expectations -conclusions show creativity or critical thought -demonstrates an understanding of the scienitific principles related to the experiment and the way they contribute to the results
conventions	not yet within expectations -little or no use of proper terminology -few complete sentences, poor punctuation and spelling	minimally meets expectations -Scientific terms used occasionally, at times incorrectly -some complete sentences, mistakes sometimes interfere with meaning	Fully meets expectations -where applicable, conventions of language are adhered to -minimal mistakes in spelling, punctuation, grammar -legible, neat, shows care -scientific terms used correctly	Exceeds expectations -complete, correct sentences -shows proper use of scientific terms, especially in concluding remarks
meaning	not yet within expectations -little sense of purpose or focus -some information may be innaccurate or copied -writing betrays a lack of understanding of the process	minimally meets expectations -simple language, may be vague -occasionaly explains processes and causes -limited detail, which may be inaccurate or irrelevant	Fully meets expectations -consistently explains causes and links them to results; words like 'because' are common -written in own words, but uses scientific terms properly	Exceeds expectations -conclusion is in paragraph form, describing process, hypothese, results, and interpreting data -accurate, relevant, and specific examples