Lab Report Evaluation Rubric

Topics 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

Problem The purpose of the lab or theThe purpose of the lab or the The purpose of the lab or the The purpose of the lab or the
question to be answered question to be answered question to be answered question to be answered
during the lab is clearly during the lab is identified, but during the lab is partially during the lab is erroneous or
identified and stated concisely.
is stated in a somewhat identified, and is stated in a irrelevant.
unclear manner. somewhat unclear manner.
Prediction/ Hypothesis Hypothesized relationship Hypothesized relationship Hypothesized relationship No hypothesis or predictions
between the variables and the between the variables and the between the variables and the have been stated.
predicted results is clear and predicted results is reasonable predicted results has been
reasonable based on what has based on general knowledge stated, but appears to be
been studied. and observations. based on flawed logic.
Materials All materials and setup used in One or two materials are not Only one or two of the Many materials are described
the experiment are clearly and listed or described. The setup materials and the setup used in inaccurately OR are not
accurately described. used in the experiment is the experiment are accurately described at all. The setup
clearly and accurately described. used is not described.
described.
Procedures • Procedures are listed in clear • Procedures are listed in a • Procedures are listed but are • Procedures do not accurately
steps. logical order, but steps are not in a logical order or are list the steps of the
(This section is not scored
• Each step is numbered. not numbered. difficult to follow. experiment.
for structured labs) • Procedures are detailed • Procedures are detailed • Design is practical and gives • Design collects some data,
enough for someone to repeat enough for someone to repeat enough of the right kind of but not enough of the right
exactly what was tested. what was tested. data to answer the question kind to answer the question
• Design gives enough of the • Design gives enough of the or test the hypothesis. or test the hypothesis.
right kind of data to test the right kind of data to test the
hypothesis and to explain hypothesis and to explain
relationships. relationships.

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Good work- The group did well when it came to explaining the process of their experiment and the question that was answered. They used the scientific method to
get to where they were, from questioning to observing, coming up with a good conclusion and good experiment. Not only did they answer their hypothesis correctly
but they also demonstrated the effects of different water temperature on oobleck making.
Improve-Group 3 despite doing a good job on their process missed some vital information that could change the project. For one they did not go into detail on how
much water they used for the oobleck making. They also forgot to mention the temperature of the hot water and cold water which would be important if someone
were to recreate the project by following their instructions. That was basically it, missing details that are important.
I would give group 3, 3 points when it comes to “problem” on the chart, their questions were answered and their purpose was clear but a bit more information on
temperature and water amount would be better. Group 3’s prediction and hypothesis was clear and reasonable and easy to understand to I would give them a 4 for
that chart part. The materials they had were set up and clear what they were used for and also was neat and organized, I would give them another 4 for the
“Materials” part of the chart. When group 3 was going through the procedures they were organized but could use a bit more detail, but the step were clear and
reasonable, so for that category I would give them a 3, so in total their score is 13 points.