SCORE 1: Essential Learning 1: Experimental Design MYP Criterion D Scientific Inquiry

Elements	1 Unsatisfactory	2 Partially Proficient	3 Proficient	4 Advanced
1. Purpose and Background	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Purpose and background is attempted. The purpose question is not testable or is not related to the experiment.	Purpose is defined and provides a background explanation but is not fully developed.	Purpose and background are fully developed using scientific reasoning. Purpose is developed.
2. Hypothesis	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Hypothesis is attempted, but not fully developed. Reference to variables may be incomplete. No scientific reasoning stated.	Hypothesis relates dependent and independent variable; attempts scientific reasoning of Hypothesis	Testable hypothesis relates dependent and independent variable. Is explained using scientific reasoning.
3. Methods/ Procedure	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	The method is incomplete.	The method is present	The method is present and is specific/detailed. (may include diagrams)

SCORE 2: Essential Learning2 Scientific Testing Criterion E Processing Data (data tables and graphs)

Elements	1 Unsatisfactory	2 Partially Proficient	3 Proficient	4 Advanced
1.Data: Organization	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Data incomplete and/or disorganized	Data is recorded in an organized way.	Data Table’s left most column is the Independent variable, middle columns are Dependent variables and right most column is averages.
2. Data: Trials	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Trials present but not sufficient	NO SCORE for 3 on this element	sufficient Trials present
3. Data: Trials Averaged	Averages not present Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Averages incomplete or inaccurately calculated	Averages present but not in table form; averages accurate	Averages in table; correctly calculated.
4. Data: Accuracy	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Data inaccurate due to poor lab techniques , or mathematical errors	All data accurate and organized but may have minor flaws. (example: inconsistent label/units)	Data consistent with good experimental methods; all data labeled and accurate
5. Graph and Data: Titles	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Titles present but does not refer to one or both variables	Two Variables Implied in Titles	Titles clearly identifies the two variables tested

SCORE 2: Continued

6. Graph: Scale	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Scale is not in incremental intervals on one axis.	NO SCORE for 3 on this element	Scale is in incremental intervals on both axis
7. Graph: Spacing	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Scale does not utilize a majority of the space for either axis	Scale must utilize a majority of the space for x or y axis	Scale must utilize a majority of the graph space for both axis
8. Graph: Axis	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Y-axis labeled incorrectly as independent variable and/or X-axis is labeled incorrectly or axis labeled with variables but not units	Y-Axis or X-axis has units labeled. Y-Axis is dependent variable and X-Axis is independent.	Y-axis is dependent variable and X-axis is independent variable and both are labeled with proper units.
9. Graph: Data Plotted Accurately	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Averages not plotted accurately; Or, trials plotted, not averages	NO SCORE for 3 on this element	Averages are plotted accurately and data points connected by a line
10. Graph: Variable Relationship	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	A relationship is stated but Independent and Dependent variables are unclear.	A relationship is stated and Independent and Dependent variables are implied.	Uses information from the graph to support an accurate relationship.

SCORE 3: Essential Learning 3 Analysis & Conclusions Criterion E Processing Data (conclusion)

Elements	1 Unsatisfactory	2 Partially Proficient	3 Proficient	4 Advanced
1. Question Restatement	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Question not adequately restated	Question adequately restated.	Accurately restates question. Well written in sentence form.
2. Hypothesis-Result Comparison	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Unclear whether hypothesis relates to data and draws an obvious conclusion.	Restates hypothesis and refers to results by citing data. Conclusion is consistent with data.	Restates hypothesis. Explains relationships in the data. Draws a clear conclusion using scientific reasoning and extensive data. Specific numerical data is cited when possible.
3. Method Evaluation	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Inaccurate or obvious error stated. (i.e. need more trials)	Unique possible source of error given.	Unique possible source of error given along with suggestion for procedural improvement.
4. Extrapolation, Interpolation or Prediction	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Inaccurate Extrapolation, Interpolation or Prediction.	NO SCORE for 3 on this element	Accurate extrapolation or Interpolation. Specific prediction based on the graph and/or data.
5. Future Related Testable Question	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Question posed not testable;	Testable question posed; Lab needs more elaboration	Testable question that relates to lab posed; Detailed future investigation provided

SCORE 4: Essential Learning 3: Analysis and Conclusions Criterion B Communication in Science

Elements	1 Unsatisfactory	2 Partially Proficient	3 Proficient	4 Advanced
1. Scientific Language	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Attempts to communicate using some scientific language.	Adequately communicates information using scientific language.	Communicates effectively and clearly using scientific language correctly
2. Symbolic and Visual representations (charts, graphs, diagrams)	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Student presents some of the information symbolically or visually.	Student presents most of the information symbolically or visually according to the task.	Student presents all the information appropriately using symbolic and/or visual representation accurately according to the task
3. Citing of sources	Student does not reach a standard otherwise described.	Student attempts to acknowledge sources but this is inaccurate.	Student acknowledges sources with occasional errors.	Student acknowledges sources of information appropriately.