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Force, Mass and Acceleration 
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In this task students will determine the relationship between the acceleration of a cart and its mass for a given accelerating force.
Rubric Code: W7638X
By science19
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Subject: Science  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Questioning and Predicting

A

Clearly and accurately stated hypothesis which contains both the independent and dependent variable. The hypothesis is written as a testable statement.
B

Accurately stated hypothesis which contains both the dependent and independent variable. Hypothesis states relationship between the two variables.
C

Hypothesis contains both the independent and dependent variable and indicates that these are to be tested.
D

Some mention is made of the independent or dependent variable. Incorrect variable is mentioned in hypothesis.
E

No mention is made of either the independent or dependent variable.
Planning and Conducting

A

Critically and logically analyses the variables in the experiment and recognises the importance of controlling variables and the need for an adequate sample size.
B

Clearly and logically analyses variables in the experiment and states reasons for the importance of controlling variables.
C

States variables in the experiment and makes some mention of the need for controlled variables.
D

Some mention of variables is made in the report.
E

Limited mention of variables and their importance in the experiment.
Processing and analysing data

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Critically applies science concepts and evidence from investigation to suggest relationships between variables or solutions to problems. Uses appropriate scientific terminology and conventions.
B

Applies science concepts and evidence from investigation to indicate relationships between variables or solutions to problems. Uses appropriate scientific terminology.
C

Applies science concepts and attempts to indicate relationships between variables or solutions to problems. Some attempt at using appropriate scientific terminology.
D

Attempts to write a discussion but does not adequately or correctly indicate relationships between variables or offer solutions to problems.
E

Limited attempt at processing data from experiment. No indication of relationships between variables made in report or solutions to problems
Evaluating

A

Critically and logically analyses experimental procedures and suggests a range of appropriate improvements. Systematically discusses the effect of random and systematic errors on the experimental results.
B

Analyses experimental procedures and suggests some improvements. Discusses random and systematic errors and their influence on the outcome of the experiment.
C

Recognises that procedures in the experiment could be improved and mentions some random and systematic errors in the experiment.
D

Some discussion of possible improvements in the experimental process.
Mentions the possibility of errors in the experiment and that they may have affected the experimental results.
E

Limited or no mention of how the experiment could be improved.
No mention of random or systematic errors. No mention of errors of any kind that may have influenced the results.




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