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Hypothesis 

Hypothesis is a reasonable predicted outcome and shows knowledge of the content. 

Hypothesis is a reasonable predicted outcome. 

Hypothesis is unreasonable or is completely unrelated to the topic. 

No hypothesis has been stated. 

Materials 

All materials needed for the experiment are included with no extra materials stated. Method shows how each material will be used. 

All materials needed for the experiment are included with no extra materials stated. Method does not include how each material will be used. 

Some materials are ommitted, or extra materials are added. 

Materials section is ommitted. 

Method 

Procedures are listed in clear steps. Each step is numbered and is a complete sentence. 

Procedures are listed in a logical order, but steps are not numbered and/or are not in complete sentences. 

Procedures are listed but are not in a logical order or are difficult to follow. 

Procedures do not accurately list the steps of the experiment. 

Replicability 

Procedures appear to be replicable. Steps are outlined sequentially and are adequately detailed. 

Procedures appear to be replicable. Steps are outlined and are adequately detailed. 

All steps are outlined, but there is not enough detail to replicate procedures. 

Several steps are not outlined AND there is not enough detail to replicate procedures. 

Results 

Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled. 

Accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled. 

Accurate representation of the data in written form, but no graphs or tables are presented. 

Data are not shown OR are inaccurate. 

Conclusion 

Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis, possible sources of error, and what was learned from the experiment. 

Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis and what was learned from the experiment. 

Conclusion includes what was learned from the experiment. 

No conclusion was included in the report OR shows little effort and reflection. 

Experimental Design 

Experimental design is a well-constructed test of the stated hypothesis. 

Experimental design is adequate to test the hypothesis, but leaves some unanswered questions. 

Experimental design is relevant to the hypothesis, but is not a complete test. 

Experimental design is not relevant to the hypothesis.