Science Experiment Project: FINAL Assignment

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Question, Problem or Purpose

11 to 12 points

Complete understanding of a researchable question or problem is evident from student's writing. Student provides a level of detail and depth that exceeds requirements.

10 points

Firm understanding of a researchable question is evident in stating the question or problem.

1 to 9 points

Attempt to write a researchable question or problem.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Research: Understanding of Science Context

11 to 12 points

Problem is new, meaningful, well researched. Hypothesis is clearly in the “IF...THEN” format.

10 points

Problem is meaningful, and well researched. Hypothesis is clearly stated.

1 to 9 points

Problem is somewhat addressed and somewhat researched. Hypothesis is unclear.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Materials and Tools

11 to 12 points

Student is able to identify all tools and materials. Student uses tools and materials appropriately and responsibly.

10 points

Student is able to identify all tools and materials. Student usually uses tools and materials appropriately and responsibly.

1 to 9 points

Student is able to identify nearly all tools and materials. Student does not use all tools and materials appropriately or responsibly.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Procedures

11 to 12 points

Student correctly follows every aspect of procedure and supplements procedure with effective and inventive additions.

10 points

Student follows critical aspects or procedure but has difficulty responding effectively to problems.

1 to 9 points

Student correctly follows some aspects of procedure but makes crucial mistakes or skips some important steps.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Data Collection and Analysis

11 to 12 points

Data and observations are complete and correct with all relevant units and labels included. Student provides a level of detail and organization that goes above and beyond requirements.

10 points

Data and observations are complete and correct.

1 to 9 points

Data and observations are incomplete or do not include sufficient details. Relevant units or labels may be missing.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Conclusions and Explanations

11 to 12 points

Conclusions and explanations are complete and supported by student's data. Student provides a level of detail and depth that goes above and beyond requirements.

10 points

Conclusions and explanations are complete and supported by student's data. Relevant data and observations and referenced where appropriate.

1 to 9 points

Conclusions and explanations are incomplete and not supported by sufficient details. Relevant data and observations are not referenced.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Writing and Mechanics

13 to 14 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).

12 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).

1 to 11 points

Appropriate use of scientific vocabulary. Writing contains a few insignificant errors (3–5 errors).

0 points

Appropriate use of scientific vocabulary. Writing contains numerous and/or significant errors grammar or spelling errors (more than 5 errors).

Current APA Format Compliance

13 to 14 points

There are 0–1 minor error in current APA format in the required items.

12 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

1 to 11 points

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.

0 points

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in current APA format in the required items.