New Rubrics in Performing Laboratory Activity

Grading Rubrics for Lab Work

Score	Level	Description
Safety
4	Advance	Obeys all safety rules all of the time; a model of safety behavior; encourages others to be safe.
3	Proficient	Obeys all critical safety rules
2	Basic	May require an occasional reminder during perceived non-critical moments to obey safety rules; does not fool around; obeys most chemical and equipment rules
1	Novice	Consistent not following safety rules; endangers self and others
Participation / Effort
4	Advance	Efficiently utilizes all class time; professional work habits; completes lab
3	Proficient	Utilizes class time constructively; completes lab.
2	Basic	Stays on task most of the time; may or may not complete lab time allotted
1	Novice	Needs consistent monitoring to stay on task; may or may not complete lab
Data Collection/Observation
4	Advance	Actively shares idea; observation, and answers in each question in the activity; follows all the procedures in conducting experiments and recording observations; observations are exemplary; helps in identifying errors in data gathered
3	Proficient	Observations are adequate though more could have been recorded. Instruments have been read to limits and all units have been recorded. Sources of error and effect on data have been recorded
2	Basic	Critical data needed to meet basic lab objectives has been collected. May not have used correct format or followed all guidelines in expectations. Attempts to identify sources of error and effect on data
1	Novice	Critical data needed to meet basic objectives is missing. No attempt to identify sources of errors.
Techniques
4	Advance	Uses all equipment properly. Procedure taken and decisions made during experiment exemplify chemical literacy. Techniques employed insure accurate data collection
3	Proficient	Uses all equipment properly. Procedure taken and decisions made during experiment indicate good chemical literacy. Techniques used allow for accurate data collection
2	Basic	Most equipment is used properly. Techniques may lead to inaccurate data collection
1	Novice	Misuse equipment. Appears to have minimal understanding of how to conduct experiment
Clean-Up Procedure
4	Advance	Cleans working areas efficiently ( includes table, floor, and sink) ; returns stools and all equipment clean and in their proper places; Helps in cleaning working areas without being told
3	Proficient	Cleans working areas; returns all equipment clean and in their proper places; Helps in cleaning working areas without being told
2	Basic	May require constant reminder in cleaning up procedure
1	Novice	Helping in the cleaning up is inefficient