Lab Report Rubric
Introduction – 5 points
 Includes basic information about the concept being investigated (2 points)
 Includes rationale for the experiment/why we are doing experiment (2 points)
 Is formatted properly and uses appropriate grammar and spelling (1 point)
Hypothesis – 5 points
 Follows appropriate format for hypothesis (2 points)
 Contains rationale for hypothesis (2 points)
 Is formatted properly and uses appropriate grammar and spelling (1 point)
Materials – 3 points
 All necessary materials are included (2 points)
 Is formatted properly and uses appropriate grammar and spelling (1 point)
Method – 8 points
 Describes the process used for the experiment thoroughly enough to be used to replicate the
experiment (3 points)
 Properly identifies the independent and dependent variables (2 points)
 Properly identifies what was kept constant in the experiment, and/or what was used as a
control (2 points)
 Is formatted properly and uses appropriate grammar and spelling (1 point)
Results – 6 points
 The data table is understandable, easy to read, and appropriately reflects the results of the
experiment. (2 points)
 The graph is properly formatted, with appropriately labeled axes and the appropriate title. (2
points)
 The correct graph type was used based on the experiment conditions. (2 points)
Conclusion – 5 points
 The student properly states whether the hypothesis was supported or not. (2 points)
 Whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted is connected to the results of the
experiment. (2 points)
 Is formatted properly and uses appropriate grammar and spelling. (1 point)
Evaluation – 10 points
 Analysis of why the results indicate support/refutation of hypothesis (3 points)
 Analysis of meaning of results in relation to concepts in the introduction (3 points)
 Analysis of whether results are meaningful (3 points)
 Is formatted properly and uses appropriate grammar and spelling. (1 point)
Errors – 8 points
 Identifies potential sources of error. (3 points)
 Identifies ways to correct sources of error in the future. (2 points)
 Identifies impact of sources of error on results. (2 points)
 Is formatted properly and uses appropriate grammar and spelling. (1 point)