Campbell County School District - Assessment Rubric


Department: Science Course: Grade 8
Essential and Enduring Learning: Use of the scientific method
Curriculum Code: SC-08-04
Task: Conduct an experiment using the six steps of the scientific method
Product: An interpretation of results and data collected

Indicators

Understanding of Scientific Method Data Collection Interpretation of results
Level 4
Advanced
Designs an experiment according to Scientific Method and applies appropriate steps A comprehensive set of data is collected and presented in a high quality manner Data is interpreted correctly and in alignment with experiment design
Level 3
Proficient
All steps are used according to Scientific Method and applies appropriate steps Data is collected as described in the experiment design Interpretation of data is justified
Level 2
Partially
Proficient
Not all steps of the Scientific Method are applied correctly Data is incomplete or not collected as described in experiment design Incomplete or inaccurate interpretation of data
Level 1
Non
Proficient
Several steps of the Scientific Method are missing Little or no data is collected No interpretation of data

Scoring Process:

Level 4 = Total 11 - 12
Level 3 = Total 9 - 10
Level 2 = Total 6 - 8
Level 1 = Total 3 - 5