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Scientific Method Scientific Method Grading criteria for Inquiry Labs Rubric Code: X6W75A By dwkuhlmann Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Handout Grade Levels: (none)

Lab Report
	advanced 5 pts	thorough 4 pts	acceptable 3 pts	partial to minimal 0 pts
HYPOTHESIS	advanced The hypothesis clearly states a prediction based on general knowledge and observation.	thorough The hypothesis clearly states a prediction based on general knowledge and observations.	acceptable The hypothesis states a prediction, but there is little evidence of any background knowledge.	partial to minimal The hypothesis is not relevant to the lab. No hypothesis given.
PROCEDURE	advanced Very detailed drawings of structure designs. Includes both plan and actual structure designs.	thorough Clear drawings of structure designs. Includes both plan and structure designs.	acceptable Includes drawings of structure designs. Includes both plan and structure designs. Somewhat sloppy.	partial to minimal Includes drawings of structure designs. It is evident that little thought went into this part of the experiment.
DATA	advanced Data table(s) is /are well organized. Clear and easy to understand.	thorough Data is organized.	acceptable Data tables are incomplete or contain errors.	partial to minimal Data tables are incomplete.
RESULTS/OBSERVATIONS	advanced Results are complete and accurate with specific details that tie the question and hypothesis to the overall results.	thorough Results are complete and accurate with mention of something specific in the experiment.	acceptable Results are somewhat complete or some are inaccurate or make no mention of anything in the experiment.	partial to minimal Inaccurate results or No results given
CONCLUSIONS	advanced Conclusions include detailed explanations of your results, whether hypothesis is supported or not, and what you learned	thorough Conclusions include basic explanations of your results, whether hypothesis is supported or not, and what you learned	acceptable Conclusion is missing one or two key points.	partial to minimal Conclusion shows little effort and reflection or no conclusion is present.