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Criteria
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Levels of Achievement
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Content 70%
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Not present
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Question, Problem or Purpose
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11 to 12 points
Complete understanding of a researchable question or problem is evident from candidate's writing. Candidate provides a level of detail and depth that exceeds requirements.
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10 points
Firm understanding of a researchable question is evident in stating the question or problem.
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1 to 9 points
Attempted to write a researchable question or problem.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Research: Understanding of Science Context
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11 to 12 points
Problem is new, meaningful, well researched. Hypothesis is clearly in the “IF...THEN” format.
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10 points
Problem is meaningful, and well researched. Hypothesis is clearly stated.
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1 to 9 points
Problem is somewhat addressed and somewhat researched. Hypothesis is unclear.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Materials and Tools
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11 to 12 points
Candidate is able to identify all tools and materials. Candidate uses tools and materials appropriately and responsibly.
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10 points
Candidate is able to identify all tools and materials. Candidate usually uses tools and materials appropriately and responsibly.
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1 to 9 points
Candidate is able to identify nearly all tools and materials. Candidate does renot use all tools and materials appropriately or responsibly.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Procedures
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11 to 12 points
Candidate correctly follows every aspect of procedure and supplements procedure with effective and inventive additions.
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10 points
Candidate follows critical aspects or procedure but has difficulty responding effectively to problems.
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1 to 9 points
Candidate correctly follows some aspects of procedure but makes crucial mistakes or skips some important steps.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Data Collection and Analysis
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11 points
Data and observations are complete and correct with all relevant units and labels included. Candidate provides a level of detail and organization that goes above and beyond requirements.
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9 to 10 points
Data and observations are complete and correct.
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1 to 8 points
Data and observations are incomplete or do not include sufficient details. Relevant units or labels may be missing.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Conclusions and Explanations
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11 points
Conclusions and explanations are complete and supported by candidate's data. Candidate provides a level of detail and depth that goes above and beyond requirements.
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9 to 10 points
Conclusions and explanations are complete and supported by candidate's data. Relevant data and observations and referenced where appropriate.
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1 to 8 points
Conclusions and explanations are incomplete and not supported by sufficient details. Relevant data and observations are not referenced.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Structure 30%
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Not present
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Writing and Mechanics
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14 to 15 points
Appropriate use of scientific vocabulary. Word choice adds to the understanding of the science content. Writing is nearly error free (fewer than 3 errors).
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13 points
Appropriate use of scientific vocabulary. Most sentences within a paragraph build upon or relate to a single scientific issue. Writing is nearly error free (fewer than 3 errors).
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1 to 12 points
Appropriate use of scientific vocabulary. Writing contains a few insignificant errors (3–5 errors).
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0 points
Appropriate use of scientific vocabulary. Writing contains numerous and/or significant errors grammar or spelling errors (more than 5 errors).
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Current APA Format Compliance
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14 to 15 points
There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.
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13 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.
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1 to 12 points
There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.
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0 points
A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in current APA format in the required items.
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