Questions can be deduced from the observations but the hypothesis may or may not be testable.

Grading Guide A range B range C range D range

OBSERVATIONS/ QUESTION/ HYPOTHESIS

Excellent observations that lead to interesting questions and a testable potential hypothesis. The hypothesis is testable, falsifiable; the independent and dependent variables are clearly identified; contains a clear prediction; it is clear that a single independent variable will be manipulated.

Good observations that lead to interesting questions and a testable potential hypothesis. The hypothesis is testable and falsified; the independent and dependent variables are identified as well as a prediction; however, the relationship between each may be a bit fuzzy; it appears that a single independent variable will be manipulated.

Observations may lack detail; however, they do lead to interesting questions and a testable potential hypothesis. The hypothesis is testable and falsifiable; independent and dependent variables are identified, but a solid link between the two may be lacking; may or may not contain a prediction; it appears that multiple independent variables might be manipulated (but no more than two).

Observations lacking or unfocused. Questions can be deduced from the observations but the hypothesis may or may not be testable. The hypothesis is testable and falsifiable but is weak; connection between the independent and dependent variables are very weak or lacking; doesn’t contain a prediction; multiple independent variables might be manipulated (three or more).

TEST DESIGN/ CONCLUSION

Test Design: Independent variable was identified, is measurable; other variables that were easily identifiable and clearly controlled.

Test Design: Independent variable was identified; is measureable; 90 percent of other variables that were easily identifiable were clearly controlled.

Test Design: Independent variable may have been identified or was measurable; 80 percent of other variables that were easily identifiable

Test Design: Independent variable often not identified, questionable measurement; 70 percent of other variables that were easily identifiable

Data: Data correlates with test design; recorded in a way that makes it easy to read and analyze. Conclusion: Could see logical progression of thought— follows data; flaws in the model are recognized and an attempt at an explanation is demonstrated.

Data: Data correlates with test design; recorded in a way that makes it easy to read and analyze. Conclusion: Logical progression of thought seen; follows the data; Flaws in model are recognized; attempt at an explanation is demonstrated at least 90 percent of the time.

were clearly controlled. Data: Data correlates with test design; recorded but not easily defined. Conclusion: Some logical progression of thought; may not deviate from the data. Flaws in the may be recognized; an attempt at an explanation may be demonstrated.

were clearly controlled. Data: Data may or may not correlate with test design but is not easily defined, making analysis difficult. Conclusion: Logical progression of thought lacking or random; deviates from data. Flaws in the model often not recognized and/or attempts at an explanation lacking or minimal.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Question 1 Excellent knowledge of falsifiability; excellent explanation of the role it plays in advancement of knowledge (only one flaw in reasoning). Question 2 Clear, concise summary; all vocabulary used—no major errors

Question 1 Good understanding of purpose of falsifiability; good explanation of the role it plays in advancement of knowledge (no more than two flaws in reasoning). Question 2 Summary is largely correct; vocabulary used, for the

Question 1 Adequate understanding of purpose of falsifiability; adequate explanation of the role it plays in advancement of knowledge (no more than three flaws in reasoning). Question 2 Summary is sketchy, all vocabulary not used/not all

Question 1 Poor understanding of purpose of falsifiability; poor explanation of the role it plays in advancement of knowledge (four or more flaws in reasoning). Question 2 Summary clearly shows lack of knowledge;

(no more than one flaw).

most part correctly (no more than two flaws).

vocabulary correctly (no more than three flaws).

vocabulary not used/not used correctly (four or more flaws).