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CATEGORY

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Pictures

Clear, accurate pictures are included and make the experiment easier to understand. Pictures are labeled neatly and accurately.

Pictures are included and are labeled neatly and accurately.

Pictures are included and are labeled.

Needed Pictures are missing OR are missing important labels.

Participation

Used time well in class and focused attention on the experiment.

Used time pretty well. Stayed focused on the experiment most of the time.

Participated, but did not appear very interested. Focus was lost on several occasions.

Participation was minimal OR student was hostile about participating.

Journal/Notebook

Clear, accurate, dated notes are taken regularly.

Dated, clear, accurate notes are taken occassionally.

Dated, notes are taken occassionally, but accuracy of notes might be questionable.

Notes rarely taken or of little use.

Materials

All materials and setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.

Almost all materials and the setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.

Most of the materials and the setup used in the experiment are accurately described.

Many materials are described inaccurately OR are not described at all.