Science experiment/Lab report Rubric
Low / Expected / Above expectation (at least half of dot points required to gain an above expectation)
Planning /
  • Less than 4 of the ‘expected’ completed
/
  • Aim/Hypothesis linked to standard at your year level and communicated to teacher
  • Variable identified
  • Identify ‘control’, including what to keep same
  • Materials listed and communicated to teacher
  • Method outlined in steps
/
  • Evidence of yr 5& 6 standards being covered
  • Correct use of terms: independent, dependent and controlled variables
  • Some attempt to collect own resources as possible- list of resources for teacher to obtain is clear, complete and emailed to teacher with time to be collected

Experiment
(including results) /
  • Less than 5 of the ‘expected’ completed
/
  • Carried out carefully
  • Safety recorded
  • Precise notes taken
  • Diagrams/table/graph
  • Discussion includes research
  • Explanation includes cause & effect language
  • Conclusion linked to hypothesis
/
  • Can contain other features such as glossary
  • All tier 3 words explained
  • Evidence of extensive research
  • Bibliography
  • Reflection that discusses scientific principles

Presentation /
  • Less than 4 of the ‘expected’ completed
/
  • Both included
  • Clearly spoken & easy to follow
  • Can explain aim& hypothesis & summarise method
  • Clear evidence shown of results
  • Results explained & linked to aim/hypothesis
/
  • Use of props assist understanding
  • Presentation is well planned and rehearsed
  • Presentation clearly planned to engage audience
  • Addresses and improves on goals set from previous speeches

Science experiment/Lab report Rubric
Low / Expected / Above expectation (at least half of dot points required to gain an above expectation)
Planning /
  • Less than 4 of the ‘expected’ completed
/
  • Aim/Hypothesis linked to standard at your year level and communicated to teacher
  • Variable identified
  • Identify ‘control’, including what to keep same
  • Materials listed and communicated to teacher
  • Method outlined in steps
/
  • Evidence of yr 5& 6 standards being covered
  • Correct use of terms: independent, dependent and controlled variables
  • Some attempt to collect own resources as possible- list of resources for teacher to obtain is clear, complete and emailed to teacher with time to be collected

Experiment
(including results) /
  • Less than 5 of the ‘expected’ completed
/
  • Carried out carefully
  • Safety recorded
  • Precise notes taken
  • Diagrams/table/graph
  • Discussion includes research
  • Explanation includes cause & effect language
  • Conclusion linked to hypothesis
/
  • Can contain other features such as glossary
  • All tier 3 words explained
  • Evidence of extensive research
  • Bibliography
  • Reflection that discusses scientific principles

Presentation /
  • Less than 4 of the ‘expected’ completed
/
  • Both included
  • Clearly spoken & easy to follow
  • Can explain aim& hypothesis & summarise method
  • Clear evidence shown of results
  • Results explained & linked to aim/hypothesis
/
  • Use of props assist understanding
  • Presentation is well planned and rehearsed
  • Presentation clearly planned to engage audience
  • Addresses and improves on goals set from previous speeches