Laboratory Performance Rubric: Group #____ Names: _________________________________________

On Task Behavior -
The student is active in designing the experimental protocol; assists in set up of apparatus and collection of data; continuously
interacts with other lab group members regarding the reliability of the measurements being made; ensures that data is
recorded and secured (i.e. the data is saved in multiple locations, appropriately named and labeled, accessible to all lab group
members); is never distracted by other studies or students and does not distract other lab groups.
Initials of Students in Lab Group

5 - The student is intensely engaged in all phases of the laboratory investigation:

4 - The student clearly displays four of these five behaviors.

3 - The student clearly displays three of these five behaviors.

2 - The student clearly displays two of these five behaviors.

1 - The student displays one of these five behaviors.

0 - The student is frequently distracted and/or distracts others from the task at hand.


Care in Collecting and Recording Measurements -
The student ensures lab apparatus is set up and used safely; makes certain that the protocol is followed and that it will lead to
accomplishing the goals of the investigation; makes measurements that reflect the appropriate level of precision for the
instruments being used; in consultation with the other members of the lab group makes appropriate adjustments to the
experimental setup to ensure the quality of all measurements; uses appropriate criteria for judging whether measurements
should be discarded or made again.
Initials of Students in Lab Group

5 - The student exhibits great care and awareness in carrying out the experiment:

4 - The student clearly displays four of these five behaviors.

3 - The student clearly displays three of these five behaviors.

2 - The student clearly displays two of these five behaviors.

1 - The student displays one of these five behaviors.

0 - The student is frequently distracted and/or distracts others from the task at hand.


Proficiency in Using Lab Equipment -
The student chooses appropriate tools for gathering lab data for the investigation to be conducted (i.e. sensors, interfaces,
balances, etc.); sets up data tables in spreadsheets and graphing applications that show correct levels of precision and easily
interpreted arrangements of data; sets up equipment and collects data in an efficient manner; exploits the full capacity of the
software tools to analyze and display relationships among the data collected (i.e. enters correct formulas for calculating
results, creates correct graphs for data interpretation, follows class conventions for naming and associating files, etc.).
Initials of Students in Lab Group

5 - The student demonstrates skill and understanding in using lab hardware and software::

4 - The student clearly displays four of these five behaviors.

3 - The student clearly displays three of these five behaviors.

2 - The student clearly displays two of these five behaviors.

1 - The student displays one of these five behaviors.

0 - The student is frequently distracted and/or distracts others from the task at hand.