Lab Rubric

Name: _________________________________    Lab Title: ________________________________

Lab #: _________________________

Criteria Points
Avail.
Points
Earned
Experimental Design:

____ Formulates hypothesis appropriate for lab question

Develops a plan to test hypothesis that:

       ____ no major flaws in design
       ____ is clear to the reader (reproducible)
       ____ is concise (brief but complete)
       ____ specifies correct equipment and materials
       ____ proposes appropriate variables to be tested

5 pts

 
Performance
Equipment Usage:

       ____ correct number of significant digits recorded
       ____ no careless breakage

Data

       ____ measurements taken are consistent with variables
       ____ no major flaws in design correct units recorded
       ____ transforms raw data into visually effective format (chart, etc.)

____ Adequate clean up area and equipment

5 pts

 

 
Analysis/Interpretation
(Not all may apply)

____ qualitative observations are properly analyzed
____ appropriate formulas used
____ mathematical formulas correctly done including units in calculation
____ graphical analysis done correctly
____ suggests limits in equipment, experimental design, or performance affecting data
____ addresses all analysis questions posed by teacher

5 pts

 
Conclusions/Discussion:

Must be included in every report:
____ Includes conclusion relating data/relationships to hypothesis
____ Responds to: "Why did we bother to do this lab?"
____ Correctly answers discussion questions posed by teacher
____ Summarizes experimental results and attaches meaning

Must include one of the following:
____ Suggests further question s or investigations
____ Integrates prior knowledge
____ Suggests possible real world applications

5 pts

 
Additional Requirements:

____ Punctual      Due Date: __________________   Date In: __________________  
____ Readable (clear handwriting or word processed)
____ Correct grammar and spelling
____ Scientifically written

5 pts

 
TOTAL