Self

Or Peer
Score

RHS Science Lab Rubric

Title

3
Includes independent and
dependent variable.
Is concise and accurate.

The problem is stated in the

1
Problem statement is
inaccurate

independent and
dependent variable or is
too wordy.
2

form of a question

1
Does not adequately
address lab.

Does not include both

3
Problem

Problem is not stated in

form of a question or
does not address the
problem.

It accurately address the

problem
3

Variables

Both Independent &

Dependent variable listed

correctly.

1 of the variables listed

Written in the format:

Incorrect format or does

Accurate list of all materials

used, including amounts, sizes

Minor errors in the

Steps are in logical order and

numbered down page.
Steps are clear and with
sufficient detail to replicate
Control included when needed

Steps do not follow logical

Data is organized neatly in a

table with appropriate labels
and title.

All required data and equations

are present and accurate.

Format allows for easy

identification of relationships.

Includes qualitative data.

Missing control

Title and/or labels

inaccurate or missing.

Steps out of order,

missing and lack
enough detail to
replicate

Major errors in
material list

sequence or are not

easily replicable.

6
Data

1
Incorrect format and
does not accurately
address the problem.

materials list

4
Procedure

not accurately address

the problem.

Attempted but
inaccurate

(If.IV, then DV because..)

Accurately address the

problem

Materials

correctly

3
Hypothesis

Some data is missing or

Data table is
attempted but most
data is missing or
inaccurate.

inaccurate.

Table is not setup

properly.

No qualitative data is
included.

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Graph

6
Includes title (with IV and DV)
X and y axes are named
correctly and include units of
measure
All required data is presented
accurately.

Title and/or labels

inaccurate or missing.
Some data is missing

Many errors in graph

Self
Or Peer
Score

RHS Science Lab Rubric

Conclusion
Intro

Conclusion
Analysis &
Elaboration

Conclusion
Validity

4
Re-states the problem, not in
the form of a question. Incudes
hypothesis, (if..then.and
because)
Does not rewrite entire
procedure)
4
Thoroughly and convincingly
uses data to support
conclusions.
Uses extensive background
knowledge to support or refute
the hypothesis.
Elaborates using real-world
connections.
4
Accurately discusses if results
are valid (consistent results
with multiple trials),
Explains at least 2 errors and
identifies how the experiment
can be improved.
Includes how to improve the
overall design.

3
Does not re-state problem or
hypothesis or not in correct
format.
Includes procedure with
details.

3
Data adequately supports
conclusions.
Uses some background
knowledge to support or
refute hypothesis.
Elaborates using lab data
does not make real world
connections.

3
Discusses errors and
improvements but are not
accurate or errors are limited
to human error.
Does not include ways to
improve the overall design.

Overall
Neatness

2
Limited or
inaccurate use of
data and/or is
weakly integrated.
Limited use of
elaboration.

2
Does not make a
connection
between errors and
improvements.
Only errors or
improvements are
identified, not both.

3
Mechanics

2
Problem statement
or hypothesis
inaccurate or one is
missing.
Re-writes entire
procedure.

Lab report has no misspelling

or grammatical errors.

3
Typed or written neatly on lined
paper.
Graphs/data tables done on graph
paper or computer generated.

Lab report has few

misspellings or grammatical
errors but comprehension is
not affected.

Lab report has

many misspellings
or grammatical
errors that affect
comprehension.

Report is messy or Graphs

and tables are on lined
paper.

Report is messy
and difficult to
read.

Total Points Earned Out of 50

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