Objective

Excellent (3)

Proficient (2)

Marginal (1)

Unsatisfactory (0)

Student

Teacher

Problem

Definition

The problem is clearly stated.

The problem is adequately stated.

The problem is poorly stated

The statement is very limited or missing

Independent/

Dependent

Variables

Independent and dependent variables are clearly stated.

Independent and dependent variables are adequately stated.

Independent and dependent variables are poorly stated.

Independent and dependent variables are not stated.

Experimental

design

Matches the stated problem.

Procedures are clear, complete, and repeatable.

The control group is identified when appropriate.

Controlled variables are identified and listed.

Generally matches the stated problem.

Procedures are generally complete, and repeatable.

Attempt at listing the control group and controlled variables.

Minor modifications or clarifications may be needed.

Matches the stated problem to some extent.

Procedures are incomplete.

No control group identified.

Little attempt at listing the controlled variables.

Major modifications or clarifications may be needed.

Does not match the stated problem.

Procedure is very incomplete or missing.

No attempt to list control group or controlled variables.

Data

Presentation

Data are neatly organized and presented in an appropriate manner with tables, graphs, and/or charts.  All of the following are present:

.I A title that describes what is in the table.

.I Column headings

.I units.

Data are organized and presented in an appropriate manner with tables, graphs, and/or charts. TWO of the following are present:

.I A title that describes what is in the table.

.I Column headings

.I units.

Minor errors or omissions may be present.

Data are poorly organized and presented in an inappropriate manner with tables, graphs, and/or charts.  ONE of the following are present:

.I A title that describes what is in the table.

.I Column headings

.I units.

Major errors or omissions may be present.

Data are very poorly presented in an inappropriate manner or missing.

C

Concluding

Statement

Concluding statement includes BOTH of the following:

.I Related to the stated problem

.I Is correct based on the data collected.

Concluding statement includes ONE of the following:

.I Related to the stated problem

.I Is correct based on the data collected.

Concluding statement is:

.I Poorly related to the stated problem

.I Inaccurate based on the data  collected.

Concluding statement is missing

O

N

C

L

U

S

I

O

N

Confidence in data is supported by

Confidence in data is supported by

Confidence in data is poorly

Confidence in data is very

" ,.

by a thorough analysis of

by an adequate analysis of

supported by a weak analysis of

incomplete or missing.

experimental design.

experimental design.

experimental design.

Discussion may mention

"

Discussion mentions at least

Discussion mentions only one (1)

Discussion only mentions two (2)

one (1) of the following,

A

two(2) of the following, relating

of the following, relating each to

of the following, relating each to

relating it to the lab, but 

N

Data

each to the lab, AND the

the lab, AND the significance of

the lab, but does not discuss the

does not discuss its

D

Reliability

significance of each:

each:

significance of either:

significance of either:

.I use of controlled variables

.I use of controlled variables

.I use of controlled variables

.I use of controlled variables

.I use of a control group.

.I use of a control group

.I use of a control group

.I use of a control group

.I use of repeated trials

.I use of repeated trials

.I use of repeated trials

.I use of repeated trials

.I repeatability of procedure

.I repeatability of procedure

.I repeatability of procedure

.I repeatability of procedure

A second category is also

R

mentioned, but the significance is

E

not discussed.

F

,

L

Discussion includes at least two

Discussion includes only one (1)

Discussion only mentions two (2)

Discussion may mention

E

(2) possible errors. Both errors

possible error. It is fully discussed

possible errors, but neither is fully

one (1) possible error, but it

C

are fully discussed by including

by including EACH item listed

discussed.

is not fully discussed

T

Areas of

EACH item listed below

below:

I

Improvement

.I Describe the error

.I Describe the error

0

.I Suggest a way to improve the

.I Suggest a way to improve the

N

error

error but not fully discussed

FINAL SCORE