CATEGORY |
Excellent |
Good |
Satisfactory |
Needs Improvement |
Components of the
report |
All required elements are
present and additional elements that add to the report (e.g.,
thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added. |
All required elements are
present. |
One required element is
missing, but additional elements that add to the report (e.g.,
thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added. |
Several required elements
are missing. |
Question/Purpose
|
The questions to be
answered during the report are clearly identified and stated.
|
The questions to be
answered during the report are identified, but are stated in a
somewhat unclear manner. |
The questions to be
answered during the report are partially identified, and are stated in
a somewhat unclear manner. |
The questions to be
answered during the report are erroneous or irrelevant. |
Drawings/Diagrams
|
Clear, accurate diagrams
are included and make the experiment easier to understand. Diagrams
are labeled neatly and accurately. |
Diagrams are included and
are labeled neatly and accurately. |
Diagrams are included and
are labeled. |
Needed diagrams are
missing OR are missing important labels. |
Participation
|
Used time well in the room
and focused attention on the experiment. |
Used time pretty well.
Stayed focused on the experiment most of the time. |
Did the experiments but
did not appear very interested. Focus was lost on several occasions.
|
Participation was minimal
OR student was hostile about participating. |
Journal/Notebook
|
Clear, accurate, dated
notes are taken regularly. |
Dated, clear, accurate
notes are taken occassionally. |
Dated, notes are taken
occassionally, but accuracy of notes might be questionable.
|
Notes rarely taken or of
little use. |
Materials
|
All materials and setup
used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.
|
Almost all materials and
the setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.
|
Most of the materials and
the setup used in the experiment are accurately described.
|
Many materials are
described inaccurately OR are not described at all. |
Conclusion
|
Conclusion includes
whether the findings supported the hypothesis, possible sources of
error, and what was learned from the experiment. |
Conclusion includes
whether the findings supported the hypothesis and what was learned
from the experiment. |
Conclusion includes what
was learned from the experiment. |
No conclusion was included
in the report OR shows little effort and reflection. |
Scientific Concepts
|
Report illustrates an
accurate and thorough understanding of scientific concepts underlying
the unit. |
Report illustrates an
accurate understanding of most scientific concepts underlying the
unit. |
Report illustrates a
limited understanding of scientific concepts underlying the unit.
|
Report illustrates
inaccurate understanding of scientific concepts underlying the unit
|