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iRubric: Scientific Method Rubric

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Scientific Method Rubric Scientific Method Rubric To evaluate students use of the scientific method Rubric Code: G83CW6 By srypkema Draft Private Rubric Subject: Science Type: Handout Grade Levels: K-5


	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts	0 pts
Question	3 Scientist asks a question that asks what he or she wants to know. Uses a complete sentence.	2 Scientist asks a question using an incomplete sentence.	1 Scientist uses a statement, not a question.	0 There is no question.
Research	3 Scientist gathers and records relevant information from previous experience or from research.	2 Scientist gathers and records information that is not relevant.	1 Scientist makes random statements.	0 There is no evidence of research.
Hypothesis	3 Hypothesis is clear and well developed. Scientist makes an educated guess about what the answer to the question will be.	2 Hypothesis is understandable but not well developed.	1 Hypothesis is vague and not well developed.	0 No hypothesis is recorded.
Materials and Procedures	3 Scientist knows what materials and procedures need to be used. Follows the procedures and uses materials appropriately.	2 Scientist knows what materials and procedures need to be used. Follows the procedures and uses materials inappropriately.	1 Scientist knows what materials and procedures need to be used. Doesn't follow the procedures and uses materials inappropriately.	0 Doesn't do the experiement.
Observations and Data Results	3 Results of the experiment are observed and recorded. All data is present and correct.	2 Experiment is observed. Few data results (1-2) are missing and some are incorrect.	1 Some data results (3)are missing and incorrect.	0 Data results are mostly incomplete (more than half) and not understandable.
Conclusion and Explanation (#4)	3 A statement is written that compares the hypothesis to the data and answers the question.	2 Conclusions are stated and they somewhat address the question and hypothesis.	1 Conclusions are stated but they do not address the question and hypothesis.	0 Conclusions not stated.