Science rubric for short response and open-ended questions.

 

4 points- The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of the science of the task. The response may contain minor flaws that do not detract from the demonstration of a thorough understanding.

3 points- The student deomonstrates an understanding  of the science of the task.  The response essentially correct and demonstrates an essential but less than thorough undestanding of the science.

2 points- The student demonstrates only a partial undestanding of the science of the task.  Although the student may have used the correct approach to  a solution or may have provided a correct solution, the work lacks an essential understanding of the underlying science concepts.

1 point- The student demonstrates a very limited understanding fo the science of the task. The response is incomplete and exhibits many flaws.

0 ponts- The student provides a completely incorrect solution or no response at all.