Category 

20 Points 

Possible 

15 Points 

Possible 

10 Points 

Possible 

5 Points 

Possible 

Basic 

Information 

X 

X 

Full name and date on first page of investigation. 

First name only on first page of investigation. 

Contribution 

Always involved in the investigation.  Contributes ideas to the group.  Actively works to involve others in the lab. 

Usually participates in the investigation.  Talks about ideas with the group.  Encourages others to participate. 

Sometimes participates in the investigation.  Rarely gives input into group discussions. 

Rarely participates in the investigation.  Rarely gives input into group discussions. 

Attitude 

X 

Never is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Always has a positive attitude about the task(s). 

Occasionally is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Usually has a positive attitude about the task(s). 

Often is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Often has a negative attitude about the task(s). 

Follows 

Directions 

X 

Follows step by step directions in the investigation.  Takes good care of lab equipment. 

Usually follows directions in the investigation.  Mostly takes good care of lab equipment. 

Sometimes follows directions in the investigation.  Takes some care of lab equipment. 

Predictions 

X 

X 

Predictions questions are fully answered and well thought out. 

Prediction questions are answered partially. 

Tables 

X 

All tables are filled out completely, organized and neat.  Tables match the data collected by the group. 

Tables are mostly complete, organized and neat. Tables match the data collected by the group. 

Tables are partially filled out and neat.  Tables match some of the data collected. 

Questions/ 

Analysis 

Questions are filled out completely with well thought out answers that support the data collected in the lab. 

Questions are filled out completely. Answers include some of the information from the lab investigation. 

Questions are mostly filled out.  Answers include some of the information from the lab investigation. 

Questions are partially filled out.  Answers include some of the information from the lab investigation.