Inquiry Project Score Sheet

Grading Score Sheet

Inquiry Project

Student _______________________________ Hour: _______

Total Percentage Earned __________________

Hypothesis

10 Hypothesis shows that the student has a clear understanding of the question that is being asked. The expected results are clear and concise.

8 Hypothesis states a good question and predicts the outcome of the experiment.

6 Hypothesis is stated, but not clear. The expected outcome is stated.

4 The focus of the hypothesis & expectations are stated but not clear.

Materials List

10 All materials and quantities are clearly stated.

8 All materials are stated, but some quantities are not clear, or absent.

6 All materials are stated.

4 Materials list incomplete.

Procedure

10 All steps are detailed, easy to follow and complete.

8 All steps are listed and are followed, but could be misinterpreted.

6 All steps are present, but not easy to follow.

4 All steps are not present, or cannot be followed.

Data Table

10 All data is clearly written and labeled. Results are easy to read and are precise. Data collected will answer the question.

8 Data table is labeled and all results are listed in readable form. Data relates to the question, but does not have enough precision.

6 Data labeled but may be misunderstood or may not clearly address the situation.

4 Data table present but data is unclear and poorly organized.

Results Summary

10 Clearly written and states all important trends in data. Data from the table is

accurate and clear and will answer the question.

8 Clearly written and states data from data table, but does not include all of the key information from the data table needed for the conclusion.

6 Data from the data table is stated, but not clear, and does not contain facts necessary for the conclusion.

4 Data is not stated as in the data table, or includes unwarranted conclusions.

Conclusion

10 Restates the hypothesis and compares results to the expected outcome. Conclusion is clearly supported by the evidence and does not extend beyond what was tested.

8 Student makes the right conclusion based on the data, but does not offer a complete analysis of what happened.

6 Data is used for the conclusion, but either does not support the conclusion, or is not related to the original hypothesis.

4 The data and the conclusion do not match, or is not supported by data.

Reflection **

10 Student shows insight into the experiment, clearly identifies ways to improve or

extend the experiment. Thoughtful personal learning also clearly stated.

8 Student offers ways to change the experiment and some personal observations are noted.

6 Student offers ways to change the experiment or personal comments that are minor or not clearly stated.

4 Plans for changes are absent or inadequate as are the personal notes.

Quality **

30 The problem and experiment are well thought and workable given the nature of the assignment. A single variable and control are defined and used. Overall report is excellent and greatly exceeds expectations for the assignment.

20 The problem an experiment was good and workable for the assignment, and was effective. There was a variable and a control. The overall report was good and was an example of a good use of the scientific method to answer the question.

15 The problem and experiment needed improvement. The variable and control were not well thought out and the experiment did not adequately address the problem. The scientific method was poor or could not adequately answer the question.

10 The problem and experiment did not answer the question. The control and variable were not present or were inadequate.