Holistic Rubric for Science Experiment

Student’s Name: Year :

Date :

HOLISTIC RUBRIC FOR SCIENCE EXPERIMENT ON LIGHT

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CRITERIA The student makes accurate predictions.

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All instructions are carried out successfully.

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All observations are accurate and recorded.

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The explanation is clear, detailed and supported with

POINTS

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the data collected. The student has understood the concept of light. 

The student makes generally accurate predictions with

no more than one error. 

The task is well constructed with only minor flaws

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The explanation is logical and for most part, is

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consistent with observations. 

Student makes 2 inaccurate predictions.

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The student attempts to construct the task but it is

faulty. 

Observations of the results in the test are inaccurate.

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Explanations are illogical and cannot be supported.

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Student shows limited content knowledge. 

Predictions are inaccurate or missing.

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The student makes little attempt to construct the task

given with many faults. 

The student attempts to test the predictions but

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unsuccessful, the observations are missing. 

Explanations are missing or they are illogical and

cannot be supported. No understanding of the concept of light. 

No predictions are given.

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There is no attempt to construct the task and need full-

time assistant. 

No observations are made.

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No explanations are given.

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