Far Below Standard (1)
Approaches Standard (2)
Meets Standard (3)
Exceeds Standard (4)
LAB REPORT
RUBRIC
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 3.8 4
<50% 58% 70% 75% 80% 89% 95% 100%
Introduction/Purpose
• Intro is missing more than two
elements
• Missing hypothesis and/or
• The reasoning behind
hypothesis is missing.
• The purpose of the lab and/or
question to be answered
during the lab is erroneous or
irrelevant.
• Intro is missing two elements
• Undeveloped or confusing
point of view in hypothesis
• The reasoning behind the
hypothesis is undeveloped,
unrelated, or unclear.
• The purpose of the lab and/or
question to be answered
during the lab is partially
identified and is stated in a
somewhat unclear manner.
• Intro is missing one element
• Consistent and clear
perspective in hypothesis
• The reasoning behind the
hypothesis is clear, but too
brief.
• The purpose of the lab and/or
question to be answered
during the lab is identified but
stated in a somewhat unclear
manner.
• Intro is complete with all
required elements.
• Clear, thoughtful point of view
in hypothesis.
• The reasoning behind the
hypothesis is clear, thoughtful,
and complete.
• The purpose of the lab and/or
question to be answered during
the lab is clearly identified and
stated.
Materials
• Materials list is missing or
• Materials list is incomplete,
missing more than three
elements: quantities,
measurements, or specific
details.
• Two or three elements
pertaining to materials are
incomplete, unclear, or
missing: quantities,
measurements, or specific
details.
• One element pertaining to
materials is incomplete,
unclear, or missing: quantities,
measurements, or specific
details.
• Materials are complete with
quantities, measurements, and
specific details.
Procedures
• Procedures are missing or
contain a minimal number of
the stated requirements
• Procedures do not accurately
list the steps of the
experiment.
• Very difficult for others to
follow these procedures, as
written.
• Procedures include some of
the stated requirements
• Steps are listed but are not in
a logical order or are difficult
to follow.
• Others would have some
difficulty following the
procedures, as written.
• Procedures include most of
the stated requirements
• Steps are written in a logical
order but are not numbered
and/or are not in complete
sentences.
• Anyone could follow the
procures but might have a
question or two.
• Procedures include all stated
requirements
• Steps are clearly written, each
being numbered and in
complete sentences.
• Anyone could easily follow
these procedures.
Results/Data
• Data/evidence is missing.
• No attempt has been made to
organize data/evidence
• Needed diagrams, charts,
and/or graphs are missing or
are missing key labels or
information.
• No calculations were shown
but were needed OR results
were inaccurate.
• Quality and quantity of
data/evidence is inadequate to
meet the task.
• Data table is inadequate.
Missing titles, labels, etc.
• Diagrams, charts, and/or
graphs are included.
• Some calculations, if
applicable, are shown but
some may be inaccurate or
results mis-labeled.
• Quality and quantity of
data/evidence is adequate to
meet the task
• Data table looks professional,
but needs a title or headings,
• or graph axes or #s labeled.
• Data may need to be further
processed to aid reader.
• Diagrams, charts, and/or
graphs are included and are
labeled neatly and accurately.
• Some calculations, if
applicable, are shown and
results are correct and labeled
appropriately.
• Quality and quantity of
data/evidence is relevant and
accurate.
• Data table looks professional.
• All appropriate math is
complete. Titles, headings, and
all numbers are labeled.
• Clear and accurate diagrams,
charts, and graphs included and
are effective, making the
experiment easier to
understand.
• All calculations, if applicable,
are shown and results are
correct and labeled
appropriately.
