Partners  ____________, ____________, ___________, ____________

Experiment ___________________________           Period _________ 

Physics Lab Report Grading Rubric (25 points total)

Note: Not all experiments done in class will follow this format.

Format

(1 point)

1. Title page, group names, signatures, period, title (1/2)

2. Each section clearly labeled, neat and organized (1/2)

Comments:

  0      ½

  0      ½

Purpose

(1 point)

Proper statement of class and group purposes (if different) (1)
Comments:

  0      ½       1

Apparatus& Procedure

(3 points)

1.Diagram drawn with all components labeled. (1)

2.Independent and dependent variables clearly identified (1)

3.Clear and brief sequence of steps followed, including an explanation of the control of variables. (1)

Comments:

  0      ½       1

  0      ½       1

  0      ½       1

Raw Data

(3 points)

1. Measurements organized into a neat table (1/2)

or observations written in complete sentences.

2. Values are clearly labeled, correct units (1)

3. Significant figures of data (1/2)

4. Appropriate range of data, # trials, observations. (1)

  0      ½

  0      ½       1

  0      ½

  0      ½       1

Evaluation

 of Data

(7 points)

Above sections

by group

1.      Table of calculated and controlled values, labeled, units (1)

2.      Sample calculations w/ units, sig. figs (if needed) (1)

3.      Graphs (if needed):

a)      variables on appropriate axis, labeled w/ units, title (1)

b)      quality of results (correct shape, style of graph, etc.) (1)

4.      Interpretation of graphs, data or observations

a)      brief written interpretation of graph relationship(s) (1)

b)      mathematical model(s)-  format, labels, units (1)

c)      mathemat. model - interpretation of slope, intercept (1)

Comments:

  0      ½       1

  0      ½       1

  0      ½       1

  0      ½       1

  0      ½       1

  0      ½       1

  0      ½       1

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         subtotal

Conclusion

(10 points)

By individuals

Any student that fails to submit a conclusion will receive a lab report grade of  zero.

Quality of written explanation of relationships.  The discussion must include all of the following.

1. Restatement of purpose(s) (1/2)

2. New terms and concepts identified and defined (1/2)

3. Statement of group conclusion (1)

4. Experimental or graphical evidence to support conclusion (2)

5. General equation (w/ units) or relationship (1)

6. Meaning, significance of equation and/or results (3)

7. Reasonable explanation for divergent results

             (specific sources of error) (2)

      8.  Any comments about lab or results (0)

Comments:

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                total score / 25