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Independent Investigation Rubric 
Independent Investigation Rubric
Students will write their own independent investigation based on a question or problem.
Rubric Code: K56A9B
By theresakwong
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Independent Investigation
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  4 points Excellent

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3 points Good

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2 points Fair

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1 or 0 points Poor

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Question/Purpose

The student clearly states the question being addressed.

______ x 1 = _____
4 points Excellent

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is clearly identified and stated.
3 points Good

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is identified, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.
2 points Fair

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is partially identified, and is stated in an unclear manner.
1 or 0 points Poor

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is erroneous or irrelevant.
Hypothesis

A prediction of the probable outcome in the "IF...then..." format.

______ x 1 = _____
4 points Excellent

The hypothesis is stated in the "If...then..." format. It clearly demonstrates a cause/effect relationship.
3 points Good

The hypothesis is stated in a partial "If...then..." format. It demonstrates a cause/effect relationship.
2 points Fair

The hypothesis demonstrates a cause/effect relationship, but the "If...then..." format was not used.
1 or 0 points Poor

The hypothesis does not demonstrate a cause/effect relationship, or is not stated clearly.
Identifying Factors

Accurately identify the parts of the experiment.

______ x 1 = _____
4 points Excellent

Variables, control, and constants are accurately identified, with at least 3 constants identified.
3 points Good

One of the variables, constants, or the control was not accurately identified, or there is not at least 3 constants identified.
2 points Fair

Two of the variables, constants, or control were not identified, or there isn't at least 3 constants identified.
1 or 0 points Poor

Three or four of the variables, constants, or control were not accurately identified, or there is not at least 3 constants identified.
Procedure

Step by step process for completing the experiment.

______ x 2 = _____
4 points Excellent

Procedures are listed in a logical order. Each step is numbered and is in a complete sentence.
3 points Good

Procedures are listed in a logical order, but steps are not numbered and/or are not in complete sentences.
2 points Fair

Procedures are listed but are not in logical order or are difficult to follow.
1 or 0 points Poor

Procedures do not accurately list the steps of the experiment.
Data

______ x 1 = ______
4 points Excellent

Accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Charts, graphs, and tables are labeled and titled.
3 points Good

Fair representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Charts, graphs, and tables lack labels and/or titles.
2 points Fair

Provides representation of the data in written form, but no charts, graphs, or tables are present.
1 or 0 points Poor

Data are not shown or are inaccurate.
Conclusion/Analysis

_______ x 2 = ______
4 points Excellent

Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis, possible sources of error, and what was learned from the experiment. Few grammar errors were noted.
3 points Good

Conclusion includes whether findings supported the hypothesis and what was learned from the experiment. Few grammar errors were noted.
2 points Fair

Conclusion includes what was learned from the experiment. Grammar errors are numerous.
1 or 0 points Poor

No conclusion was included in the report OR shows little effort and reflection. Grammar errors are numerous.
Participation

______ x 1 = _______
4 points Excellent

Used time well in lab and focused attention on the experiment.
3 points Good

Used time well and stayed focused on the experiment most of the time.
2 points Fair

Did the lab but did not appear very interested. Focus was lost on several occasions.
1 or 0 points Poor

Participation was minimal or none.




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