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Writing a Hypothesis Rubric
Writing a Hypothesis Rubric
Evaluate students' ability to write a good scientific hypothesis, including identifying Independent Variable (IV) and Dependent Variable (DV).
Rubric Code:
MB992W
By
mrthompson
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Hypothesis
Exceptional
6 pts
Accomplished
5 pts
Sufficient
4 pts
Developing
3 pts
Inadequate
2 pts
Minimal
1 pts
Write a hypothesis
Independent and Dependent variables identified.
Exceptional
- IV and DV correctly identified.
- Hypothesis correctly follows the format: "If___affects____, then______because _____"
- Hypothesis is very logical and based on background info
- Hypothesis very clearly answers question, and the reasons for the prediction are obvious
Accomplished
- IV and DV correctly identified.
- Hypothesis follows the format:
"If___affects____, then______"
- Hypothesis predicts what will happen in an experiment and answers the question
- hypothesis makes sense
Sufficient
- IV and DV correctly identified but wording might be slightly confusing
- Hypothesis follows the format:
"If___affects____, then______"
- Hypothesis predicts what will happen in an experiment and answers the question, but needs to be more specific
Developing
IV and DV incorrect or very confusing
- Hypothesis is incomplete or does not use the proper format:
"If___affects____, then______"
- student tries to make a prediction, but it is too vague or does not answer question
Inadequate
- hypothesis attempted, but...
- IV and DV are incorrect and/or
- hypothesis does not even attempt to use proper format. and/or
- Hypothesis makes no sense
Minimal
Hypothesis incomplete, blank, or very little effort or understanding shown.
Keywords:
hypothesis, independent variable, dependent variable
Subjects:
Science
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