Rubric for Experimental Design

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Rubric
for Experimental Design

Adapted
From: Doran, Rodney L., Boorman, Joan, Chan, Fred, and
Hejaily, Nicholas. Authentic Assessment: An instrument for
consistency, The Science Teacher, September, 1993. Chicago
Public Schools Bureau of Student Assessment

Note:
Each applicable item is checked separately, with one point
awarded for each correct item.

Statement
of Hypotheses


Effect linked to variable


Directionality of effect


Expected effect/change


Independent variable


Dependent variable

Procedure
for Investigation


Resolves experimental
problem/feasibility


Sequenced and detailed
plan


General strategy


Safety procedures


Use of equipment/diagram
of set-up

Plan
to Record and Organize Observations/Data


Space for
measured/calculated data


Matched to plan


Organized sequentially


Labeled fully (units
included)


Variables identified

Quality
of the Observations/Data


Consistent data


Accurate
measurements/observations


Completed data table


Correct units


Qualitative description


If a graph is
appropriate, the graph is accurate, appropriate, and correctly
labeled

Forms
a Conclusion from the Experiment


Consistent with
scientific principle


Sources of error


Consistent with
question, hypothesis, and data


Relationship among
variables stated

 Variables
stated in conclusion