Lab Scoring Checklist General

Scoring Criteria

Author’s Name: ________________

Background Section: Purpose of the lab is clearly stated

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Important concepts are explained and consistently used correctly.

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Diagrams are used effectively to make explanations more clear (when needed).

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The concepts are connected together smoothly and sensibly.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

The section explains how the concepts will be applied in the lab.

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The section provides a thorough background for understanding what is happening in the lab.

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The section shows a focus on the details that are most important for success.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

Diagrams are used effectively to make the explanation more clear.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

Methods Section: The section is written in the past tense in paragraph form. The section is detailed enough that a thoughtful student could duplicate the procedure.

Results and Calculations The original data are organized, neat and completely shown.

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Calculated values are organized and neat and completely shown.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

Sample calculations are in the required form: equation in variable form first, then with the numbers plugged in.

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Graphs are large, clear, well labeled and accurate.

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Trend lines are neat and reasonable and slopes are calculated and shown when appropriate.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

Calculated values are accurate.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

The correct units are used consistently.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

An appropriate number of digits is shown in the final answer.

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Conclusion 1 2 No evidence

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The answer correctly reflects the level of accuracy and certainty shown in the results section.

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The conclusion is explicitly supported by the data through clear references to tables, graphs and/or calculated values

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6 7 Very successful evidence

The logical reasoning that links the data to the conclusion is explicit, clear and thorough.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

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The sources of the limitations are explained.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

The effects/results of the limitations are explained or estimated.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

The sections of the report work together well.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

The report shows careful attention to spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc.

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The report shows neatness and pride in work.

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6 7 Very successful evidence

The overall effect shows confidence and mastery.

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The answer to the problem question is stated clearly.

In explaining the limits to the lab’s accuracy the following things are done: The most significant limits are focused on.

Overall