SNC1D/2D Laboratory Assessment Rubric

Name: ______________________

**Refer to Lab Report Outline for more specifics**

SelfReflection

Aspects

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Planning (Experimental Design)

Limited number
of aspects are
completed.

Some of the
aspects are
completed.

Most of the
aspects are
completed.

All aspects of
the criteria are
met with a high
degree of
effectiveness

The aspects are

completed with
some
effectiveness

The aspects are

completed with
considerable
effectiveness

Some of the
aspects are
completed.

Most of the
aspects are
completed.

The aspects are

completed with
some
effectiveness

The aspects are

completed with
considerable
effectiveness

Some of the
aspects are
completed.

Most of the
aspects are
completed.

The aspects are

completed with
some
effectiveness

The aspects are

completed with
considerable
effectiveness

Some of the
aspects are
completed.

Most of the
aspects are
completed.

The aspects are

completed with
some
effectiveness

The aspects are

completed with
considerable
effectiveness

Title Bar: Contains experiment title, date and other group

members.
Question: Formulates a focused problem/research question

including the IV and DV

Hypothesis: Is in proper format and contains IV/DV and
reasoning
Design: Selects and identifies the relevant independent,
dependent and at least 3 control variables. Briefly describes
how they will be measured (instrument, units and technique).
Materials are provided as a complete list and properly labeled
diagram when necessary

Data Collection (Procedure & Observations)

Designs a method for the effective control of the variables and

collection of relevant data.
Records appropriate raw data
Presents raw data clearly, allowing for easy interpretation and

Processes the raw data correctly (questions &/or calculations)

Demonstrates one sample of processed data (reactions &/or
calculations that show equation, substitution, & solving to the
appropriate number of decimal places with units)

Makes a valid conclusion / answers the Question (Purpose) of

the lab by identifying the correct relationship between the
selected variables
Supports conclusion with evidence & specific reference to
processed data (tables & graphs)
Reflects on hypothesis/prediction

(Evaluation)

All aspects of
the criteria are
met with a high
degree of
effectiveness

Limited number
of aspects are
completed.
The aspects are
completed with
limited
effectiveness

All aspects of
the criteria are
met with a high
degree of
effectiveness

Graphs (when applicable) show results appropriately with

labeled axes, figure# & title, data points, line(s) of best fit

(Conclusion)

The aspects are

completed with
limited
effectiveness

Summary Table: processed data is presented in a fully labeled

table (# & title, borders, headings & units).

Data Interpretation

Limited number
of aspects are
completed.

Tables have titles, borders, and units in the headings.

Data Processing (Analysis)

The aspects are

completed with
limited
effectiveness

Identifies & describes a minimum of one relevant limitation of

design/data collection
States the effect of each limitation on the result.
Suggests realistic, specific improvement(s) to rectify
identified limitation(s).

Limited number
of aspects are
completed.
The aspects are
completed with
limited
effectiveness

All aspects of
the criteria are
met with a high
degree of
effectiveness

Complete the following table:

i) Did you review the rubric and comment file
from your previous lab report(s)?
ii) Did you complete the self-reflection checklist
on the rubric?
iii) Identify an area of improvement from the
previous lab report.

iv) Describe the changes that you made to the

current lab report to demonstrate the
improvements.

v) Describe an area that you would like feedback

on for the next report.