Laboratory
Grading Rubric
Science Rubric for laboratory grades in the Pre-IB subjects
Title of the lab:____________________
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2 3
1. Came prepared to work _____
_____ _____ _____
On time, cleared work area, brought lab
paper
2. Read through experiment _____
_____ _____ _____
Locates and uses correct (clean)
equipment
Completes the experiment with few questions
on procedure
3. Worked efficiently _____
_____ _____ _____
Finished in the time allowed,
Stayed on task.
Follows all written and oral instructions
4. Works with safety in mind. _____
_____ _____ _____
Clean work area free of excess material,
no horse play
No breakage of equipment
Follows safety measures during lab: goggles,
apron,
hair tied back, no loose clothing, no
open toe shoes,
notifies instructor of injuries and breakage,
5. Cleaned up after experiment _____
_____ _____ _____
All glassware cleaned and restocked in
proper place
All equipment returned to proper storage
Lab table free of debris and spills
No garbage in sink!
6. Laboratory write up _____
_____ _____ _____
A. Neatly done in pen, all sections complete,
handed in
on time. Diagrams are labeled.
Research,
where appropriate, is completed.
B. Data Collection
_____ _____ _____ _____
Lists appropriate
observations, records the appropriate data,
measured
values are recorded and listed in an organized in a table.
Measured
values are recorded to the appropriate significant figure.
Data values,
when appropriate, are within the expected range of
accuracey.
C. Data Analysis _____
_____ _____ _____
Numerical data
is manipulated; calculations shown and labled.
Calculations preformed
with accuracey to the appropriate
significant figures
and labled with the correct units.
Graphs (used when appropriate)
are neat, complete, and accurate
D. Evaluation
_____ _____ _____ _____
Student reflects
upon lab to find appropriate outcomes
and relationships;
infrences made, interpolation and extrapolation
of graphs sited.
Possible errors
are identified/listed that may affect the outcome.
Possible modifications
are included that might remedy errors.
E. Write up
_____ _____ _____ _____
Reflects
care in thought and time prepared.
Answers
all possible questions that may have arose in lab.
Grammar,
spelling, punctuation reflect maturity.
Conclusion
stated reflects the hypothesis.
Total
points earned by student ________
Total
points possible for this experiment ________
Average
________
Grading Scale Values
0 Requirements not attempted
1 Requirements attempted, but are inadequate
2 Requirements met adequately
3 Requirements met with competency Back to top