Scoring for Laboratory Reports
TITLE: (3pts)
- Title stated 1
- Scientific title stated 2
- Scientific title stated is specific to lab investigation 3
PURPOSE: (3pts)
- Purpose of lab investigation is stated 1
- Purpose of lab investigation is stated with scientific terminology 2
- Purpose of lab investigation is stated with correct scientific terminology 3
HYPOTHESIS: (3pts)
- A prediction is made using the phrase “I think/I believe…” 1
- A prediction correlating to the lab purpose is made using the phrase “I think/I
believe…” 2
- A prediction correlating to the lab purpose is made and includes scientific
terminology with the phrase “I think/I believe…” 3
PROCEDURE: (3pts)
- Procedure is written in a series of steps 1
- Procedure is written in a series of steps in chronological order 2
- Procedure is written in a series of steps in chronological order with relevant
scientific equipment and labels 3
- Procedure is written in a series of steps in chronological order with relevant
scientific equipment, labels and safety precautions outlined 4
DATA: (8pts)
- Observations are stated 2
- Observations are stated with some detail 4
- Observations are stated with detailed descriptions and when necessary include
a data table 6
- Observations are stated with detailed descriptions and when necessary include
a data table with correct headings and units 8
ANALYSIS AND QUESTIONS: (12pts)
- Questions are stated and answered 2
- Questions are stated and answered with some detail 4
- Questions are stated and answered with complete sentences and detailed
descriptions 6
- Questions are stated and answered with complete sentences using correct
scientific terminology and detailed descriptions 8
- Questions are stated and answered with complete sentences using correct
scientific terminology, detailed descriptions, and calculations shown 10
- Questions are stated and answered with complete sentences. Correct scientific
terminology, detailed descriptions, and correct calculations are shown 12
CONCLUSION: (20pts)
- A minimum of three sentences is written from the data and results of the lab.
The purpose is included and the hypothesis is explained as to whether
or not it was supported 5
- A minimum of five sentences is written from the data and results of the lab. The
purpose is included and the hypothesis is supported or suitable explanations
as to why it was not supported, proper vocabulary is used 10
- A minimum of five sentences is written from the data and results of the lab. The
purpose is included and the hypothesis is supported or suitable explanations
as to why it was not supported, proper scientific vocabulary is used, reasons
for experimental error are cited 15
- A minimum of eight sentences is written from the data and results of the lab. The
purpose is included and the hypothesis is supported or suitable explanations
as to why it was not supported, proper scientific vocabulary is used, any new
vocabulary is defined, reasons for experimental error are cited and evaluated,
and a thorough understanding of the concepts is included 20
NEATNESS: (8pts)
- Lab is written in a hard to follow manner, does not include complete sentences
or proper grammar 2
- Lab is written in a neat fashion, includes some complete sentences and proper
grammar 4
- Lab is written in a neat fashion, includes complete sentences and proper
grammar 6
- Lab is typed, includes complete sentences and proper grammar; may include
extra diagrams, visuals and tables 8
TOTAL SCORE:
Your lab report will be based on three evaluations. One will be made by you, one by another classmate, and the third by your teacher. Each evaluator will total his/her score. The teacher will add all three totals together and then take an average for your grade on the report.
Evaluator 1: _________________________________ Total Points: ____________
Evaluator 2: _________________________________ Total Points: ____________
Evaluator 3: _________________________________ Total Points: ____________
Overall Total Points: ________________ Average: ________________