Graded Labs — Scoring Guide
Grant HS PHYSICS
Score
Content/Process
Communication/Appearance
A+ o Exceptional work that exceeds the standards in one or more of the following areas: cre ativity, ingenuity, mastery of concepts, communication of theory or results, overall quality, (49,50) scope (application of concepts or results to situations not addressed in the lab). o Theory section thoroughly discusses important concepts depth of the treatment of major concepts throughout is sufficient to indicate mastery.
o Presentation reflects pride and care in work writing is organized, errorfree, and engaging.
o Method presentation is clear enough for a o Method presentation shows attention to key reader to replicate the experiment. issues in the experimental design. (4548) o Results are fully and clearly presented o Excellent understanding of major concepts is tables, graphs, & calculations are perfect evident throughout no errors. and logically organized. A
o Objectives are addressed convincingly in the o Overall, the report flows naturally all conclusion. Reasoning is clear throughout. parts, including introduction, contribute to Sources of error and limitation are a coherent, eloquent presentation. discussed with insight. o Some standards are at level 9, and some are at lower levels. The report is stronger than the B description of level 7 but not as strong as level 9. (4044)
C
o Theory section points the reader to important concepts addressed depth of treatment of major concepts is not sufficient to indicate mastery.
o Method presentation is acceptable, but attention to important details is missing. (3539) o Major concepts are correctly used although some errors may be present. o Objectives are addressed adequately in the results and/or conclusion, some likely sources of error are mentioned.
o Presentation is neat and readable writing is understandable although some errors in grammar or spelling, or lack of organization may be present. o Method presentation allows reader to understand how the lab was performed. o Results are presented reasonably well although there may be errors, omissions, or lack of organization. o Overall, the parts of the report are consistent and compatible.
o Some standards are at level 7 or higher, but several standards are at level 5. D (3034)
F (<30)
o Theory section does not address all of the important concepts or depth of treatment throughout is insufficient.
o Readability of report suffers due to problems in neatness, grammar, spelling, or organization.
o Method presentation shows a lack of under standing of the lab or disregard for details.
o Method presentation does not allow reader to understand how the lab was performed.
o Major concepts are incorrectly used or explained, many errors are present. Inadequate basis for evaluating depth of knowledge.
o Results are not fully presented.
o Objectives are insufficiently addressed in the results and conclusion, error discussion may be inadequate.
o Overall, the report lacks consistency parts may be missing or do not work together to present a coherent picture.