MYP2 3 CritB Rubric Terms

MYP 2&3 Criterion B Rubric
Level B.i: ______ a problem or B.ii: _______ a B.iii:_____ the B.iv: ______ a method, with
question to be tested by a testable hypothesis [independent and dependent limited success
scientific investigation ] variables
Describe a problem or Outline a testable hypothesis, Correctly and fully describe: Design a logical, complete
question to be tested by a linked to the research ❏ List 3 IV levels with and safe method in which he
8 scientific investigation question. Explain the appropriate units or she selects appropriate
❏ Question is stated. reasoning of the hypothesis ❏ How IV will be changed materials and equipment.
using correct scientific and why the IV levels were ❏ Complete list of materials
❏ Question clearly
reasoning. chosen in 1 paragraph (4-5 used, including quantity
describes the IV (levels &
units), DV (units), and ❏ Hypothesis sentences). and units with specific
method used in 1 uses “if...then…because” ❏ How you will measure your descriptors
paragraph (4-5 format with specific DV, appropriate units, and ❏ Step-by-step procedure is
sentences). reference to IV and DV, why DV was chosen in 1 sufficient, in a numbered
including units paragraph (4-5 list.
❏ 5 different credible sources
used ❏ Hypothesis is clear sentences). ❏ Procedures include repeat
❏ Provides correct and ❏ How you will keep your 3 of 3 trials
❏ Background research is
detailed scientific constants the same and ❏ State 3 relevant hazards
summarized in at least 1
reasoning with appropriate why those constants were and explain related
paragraph for each source
in-text citation in 1 chosen in 1 paragraph. precautions.
❏ Fully correct Harvard paragraph (4-5 sentences) ❏ What is the CV and why
Citations, including in-text
was the CV chosen in 3
citations and bibliography
sentences
7 Describe a problem or Outline a testable hypothesis, Correctly and fully describe: Design a logical, complete
question to be tested by a linked to the research ❏ List 3 IV levels with and safe method in which he
scientific investigation question. Explain the appropriate units or she selects appropriate
❏ Question describes the IV, reasoning of the hypothesis ❏ How IV will be changed OR materials and equipment.
DV and method used in 1 using correct scientific why the IV levels were ❏ Complete list of materials
paragraph. reasoning. chosen in 1 paragraph (4-5 used, including quantity
❏ 4 different Credible ❏ Hypothesis sentences). and units, uses appropriate
sources uses “if...then…because” ❏ How you will measure your descriptors
❏ Background research is format with specific DV with appropriate units ❏ Step-by-step procedure is
summarized in at least 1 reference to IV and DV OR why DV is measured in sufficient, in a numbered
1
paragraph for each source ❏ Hypothesis is clear 1 paragraph (4-5 list.

❏ Mostly correct Harvard ❏ Provides correct and sentences). ❏ Procedures include repeat
Citations, including in-text detailed scientific ❏ How you will keep your 3 of 3 trials
citations and bibliography reasoning in 1 paragraph constants the same OR ❏ State 3 relevant hazards
why those constants were and outline related
chosen in 1 paragraph. precautions.
❏ What is the CV and why
was the CV chosen in 3
sentences
Outline a problem or question Outline a testable hypothesis, Correctly outline (some details Design a complete and safe
to be tested by a scientific linked to the research given and/or some method in which he or she
investigation question. Explain the inaccuracies or omissions): selects appropriate materials
❏ Question outlines the IV, hypothesis using scientific ❏ List 3 IV levels with and equipment.
6 DV and method used and reasoning. appropriate units ❏ Almost complete list of
is mostly accurate ❏ Hypothesis uses ❏ How IV will be changed in equipment used, including
❏ Relevant background “if...then...because” forma 3 sentences quantity and units;
information about the t with IV and DV ❏ How you will measure your attempts appropriate
question is outlined (3 ❏ Hypothesis is mostly clear DV, appropriate units and descriptors
sentences) for each source ❏ Outlines (3 sentences) why DV is measured in 3 ❏ Step-by-step procedure is
❏ 3 different Credible scientific reasoning sentences sufficient, with some minor
sources ❏ How you will keep your 3 errors, in a numbered list
❏ Attempts Harvard Citation, constants the same and ❏ Procedures include repeat
including in-text citations why those constants were of 3 trials
and bibliography chosen in 1-2 sentences ❏ State 2 hazards and outline
❏ What is the CV and why related precautions.
was the CV chosen in 1-2
sentences
5 Outline a problem or question Outline a testable hypothesis, Correctly outline (some details Design a complete and safe
to be tested by a scientific linked to the research given and/or some method in which he or she
investigation question. Explain the inaccuracies or omissions): selects appropriate materials
❏ Question attempts to hypothesis using scientific ❏ List 3 IV levels with and equipment.
outline the IV, DV and reasoning. appropriate units ❏ Almost complete list of
2
method used ❏ Hypothesis attempts ❏ How IV will be changed in equipment used, including
❏ Relevant background “if...then...because” forma 3 sentences quantity and units;
information about the t with IV and DV ❏ How you will measure your attempts appropriate
question is outlined OR ❏ Attempts to outline DV with appropriate units descriptors
there are some scientific reasoning OR why DV is measured in ❏ Step-by-step procedure is
inaccuracies 3 sentences sufficient, with some minor
❏ 3 different Credible ❏ How you will keep your 3 errors, in a numbered list
sources constants the same OR ❏ Procedures include repeat
❏ Attempts Harvard Citation, why those constants were of 3 trials
including in-text citations chosen in 1-2 sentences ❏ State 2 hazards and outline
and bibliography ❏ What is the CV and why related precautions.
was the CV chosen in 1-2
sentences
State a problem or question to Outline a testable hypothesis, Correctly state: Design a safe method in
be tested by a scientific linked to the research ❏ 2 IV levels with appropriate which they select materials
investigation question, with reference units and outline how it will and equipment.
❏ Question states (2 to some scientific be changed in 2 ❏ Some materials missing
sentences) the IV, DV and reasoning. sentences from the list
4 method OR question is not ❏ Attempts a Hypothesis ❏ The DV with appropriate ❏ Step-by-step procedure is
accurate with IV and DV units in 2 sentences and basic OR is not in a
❏ Unclear or inaccurate ❏ States scientific outline how it will be numbered list
scientific background reasoning. measured ❏ Procedures include repeat
information about the of trials
question. ❏ Correctly state 2 constants
❏ State 1 relevant hazards
❏ 2 different credible sources ❏ Attempts to state how you
and related precaution
will keep those constants
❏ Attempts Harvard Citation
the same and why
(Bibliography)
constants were chosen
❏ Correctly state CV
State a problem or question to Outline a testable hypothesis, Correctly state: Design a safe method in
be tested by a scientific linked to the research ❏ 2 IV levels and attempts which they select materials
investigation question, with reference appropriate units and to and equipment.
❏ Question attempts to state to some scientific outline how it will be ❏ Some materials missing
3
the IV, DV and possibly reasoning. changed in 1 sentence from the list
3 method used but is overall ❏ Attempts a Hypothesis ❏ The DV and attempts ❏ Step-by-step procedure is
not accurate ❏ Attempts to state evidence appropriate units and to incomplete OR is not in a
❏ Irrelevant scientific to support hypothesis, but outline how it will be numbered list
background information missing scientific measured in 1 sentence ❏ Procedures include repeat
about the question. reasoning of trials
❏ Correctly state 1 constant
❏ 2 sources ❏ State 1 relevant hazards
❏ Attempts to state how you
❏ Attempts Harvard Citation will keep those constants and related precaution
(Bibliography) the same OR why
constants were chosen
❏ Attempt to state CV
State a problem or question to State a hypothesis (irrelevant Correctly state: Design a method, with limited
be tested by a scientific and/or incomplete) ❏ States IV success.
investigation with limited ❏ Hypothesis statement is ❏ Attempts 1 hazard and 1
❏ States DV
success not clear precaution
2 ❏ Attempts a Question (1 ❏ Most materials missing
❏ Inaccurate scientific
sentence) but does not
reasoning ❏ Majority of procedure is
correctly state the IV, DV
missing.
❏ Very little scientific
background information
about the question OR
copied directly from
source.
❏ 1 sources
❏ Lists sources
1 State a problem or question to State a hypothesis (irrelevant Correctly state: Design a method, with limited
be tested by a scientific and/or incomplete) ❏ Attempts to state IV success.
investigation with limited ❏ Hypothesis statement is ❏ Attempts 1 hazard OR 1
❏ Attempts to state DV
success not relevant precaution
 Attempts a Question (1
❏ Missing scientific ❏ Attempts materials list
4
sentence) but does not reasoning ❏ Attempts a procedure

correctly state the IV, DV
 No scientific background
information about the
question
 No source given for
information stated.
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Command terms
Term MYP definition on top

Simple definition underneath
MYP definition: Measurement of a parameter that can be quantitative (volume, temperature, pH, mass and so on) or
Data qualitative (colour, shape, texture and so on)
Simple definition: Numbers or descriptions from observations during an experiment.

MYP definition: The variable in which values are measured in the experiment
Dependent
variable
Simple definition: The variable that YOU change during an experiment.
MYP definition: Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Describe
Simple definition: Tell how something happened (i.e. “first this, then that, then the next thing”). In experiments, identify the
minimum and maximum values of data in experimental results and recount the overall trends between variables.
MYP definition: Produce a plan, simulation or model.
Design
Simple definition: Use the design cycle to create something original.
5
MYP definition: Give a detailed account.

Explain
Simple definition: Tell how and why something happened and justify it with scientific evidence and/or reasons.
MYP definition: Express precisely and systematically the relevant concepts or arguments.
Formulate
Simple definition: Create or express something concisely and/or systematically.
MYP definition: A tentative explanation for an observation or phenomenon that requires experimental confirmation; can take
the form of a question or a statement
Hypothesis
Simple definition: A prediction of how the dependent variable will respond when the independent variable is changed.
MYP definition: The variable that is selected and manipulated by the investigator in an experiment
Independe
nt variable
Simple definition: The variable YOU change during an experiment
MYP definition: Give a brief account.
Outline
Simple definition: Briefly describe the major points or concepts.
MYP definition: Refers to non-numerical data or information that is difficult to measure in a numerical way
Qualitative
data
Simple definition: Descriptions of observations during an experiment, which do not require numbers
MYP definition: Refers to numerical measurements of the variables associated with the investigation
Quantitativ
e data
Simple definition: Numerical measurements of observations during an experiment
MYP definition: Choose from a list or group.
Select
Simple definition: Choose one or more things from a list or group which are more appropriate for your needs.
MYP definition: Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
State
Simple definition: Give a one- or two-word answer. Nothing else is needed.

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MYP 2&3 Criterion B Rubric

paragraph for each source ❏ Hypothesis is clear 1 paragraph (4-5 list.

sentence) but does not reasoning ❏ Attempts a procedure

Term MYP definition on top

Simple definition: Numbers or descriptions from observations during an experiment.

MYP definition: Give a detailed account.

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