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Question

Clearly stated in the correct format

Clearly stated, but incorrect format

Unclear

Not stated

Hypothesis

Clear prediction of what will happen given with supported background info

Clear prediction of what will happen given with a reason

Clear prediction of what will happen

Unclear or not stated

Manipulated Responding

Variables

Both variables correctly and clearly stated on the display

Both variables are correctly identified on the display

One variable correctly identified on the display

Variables are unclear or not stated

Controlled

Variables

All important variables controlled so that the manipulated variable is certain to have had the effect on the responding variable

Most important variables controlled so that the manipulated variable most likely had an effect on the responding variable

Some variables not controlled so that other factors may have had an effect on the responding variable

Some variables overlooked so other factors had an effect on the responding variable

Materials

Clear, complete, numbered list of materials given.  Use of standardized measurement units evident

Complete list of materials given

Incomplete list given

List not included

Procedure

Clear, complete, easily replicated, numbered list of steps listed on how to conduct the investigation

Includes multiple trials with results averaged and states data will be recorded in some manner

Numbered list of steps on how to conduct investigation

Includes multiple trials with results averaged and states data will be recorded in some manner

list of steps on how to conduct the investigation and  states data will be recorded in some manner

list of steps listed on how to conduct the investigation is not clear

Data

Titled table, graph, and  pictures or anecdotal records are clear and show measurements

Titled table clearly displays measurements

Data is displayed in a table

Data unclear

Conclusion

Discusses results of investigation, referring to complete range of data and referring to hypothesis

Discusses results of investigation, referring to some data and referring to hypothesis

Discusses results of investigation referring to data in general

Conclusion unclear

Graphic

display

The layout clearly communicates all the parts of the investigation.  The information is organized, easily understood, and readable from a distance

The layout communicates all the parts of the investigation.  The information can be understood and is readable from a distance

The layout communicates most parts of the investigation and is readable.

The layout communicates  the investigation poorly

Conventions

Capitalization, spelling, and punctuation are correct throughout

There are 1 or 2 errors in conventions.

There are 3 or 4 errors in conventions.

There numerous errors in conventions.