Transformation of Energy Lab Grading Rubric (40 points possible)
Skilled Scientist Developing Scientist Novice Scientist
Name and Title 1 point

All information is included. 0 points

All information is not included.
Research Simulation 6–4 points

The student demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills when answering research questions. The answers included the necessary details. 3–2 points

The student demonstrated some critical thinking and problem-solving skills when answering research questions. The answers had a few necessary details. 1–0 points

The student demonstrated limited critical thinking and problem-solving skills when answering research questions. The answers were missing the necessary details.
Hypothesis 3 points

The student formatted the hypothesis as an if/then statement and included all details accurately. 2 points

The student did not format the hypothesis as an if/then statement and/or included some details accurately. 1–0 points

The student did not format the hypothesis as an if/then statement and/or did not include details accurately.
Materials 6–4 points

The students listed all of the items and/or materials needed for their design. 3–2 points

The student listed most of the items and/or materials needed for their design. 1–0 points

The student listed a few to none of the items and/or materials needed for their design.
Procedure 9–7 points

The student provided a detailed and accurate summary of their design including an image or video. 6–4 points

The student provided a somewhat detailed and accurate summary of their design including an image or video. 3–0 points

The student did not provide a detailed or accurate summary of their design, and/or the summary, image, or video was not provided.
Data 9–7 points

Data is recorded and analyzed accurately for each example; observations include important details when appropriate. 6–4 points

Data is recorded and analyzed accurately for most examples; observations include some important details when appropriate. 3–0 points

Data and observations are missing and/or limited in detail.
Conclusion 6–4 points

The student demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills when answering the conclusion questions. Answers and ideas were expanded with unique details that were novel and showed creative thinking. 3–2 points

The student demonstrated some critical thinking and problem-solving skills when answering the conclusion questions. Answers and ideas had few necessary details and showed limited creative thinking. 1–0 points

The student demonstrated limited critical thinking and problem-solving skills when answering the conclusion questions. Answers and ideas were not expanded with necessary details and showed no creative thinking.