Atomic Energy Grading Rubric
(40 points possible)

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\hline & Master Chemist & Skilled Chemist & Developing Chemist & Novice Chemist \\
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Title, Objective, \\
Hypothesis
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5 points \\
The title and objective represent the experiment \\
clearly and appropriately using specific and \\
concise language. The correct hypothesis is \\
included.
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4-3 points \\
The title and objective represent the experiment \\
clearly and appropriately. The correct hypothesis \\
is included.
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2-1 points \\
Either the title or objective represents the \\
experiment clearly and appropriately. Or, \\
the incorrect hypothesis is chosen.
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0 points \\
The title, objective, or hypothesis is \\
missing.
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Materials &
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4 points \\
All materials used to collect data are included.
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3 points \\
Most materials used to collect data are included.
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2-1 points \\
Some of the materials used to collect data \\
are included.
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0 points \\
The report does not include the materials.
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Variables &
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6 points \\
The controlled, independent, and dependent \\
variables are accurate.
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5-4 points \\
One or two of the variables are not accurate.
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3-1 points \\
More than two variables are not accurate.
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0 points \\
The report does not state any variables.
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Data &
10 points &
9-7 points &
6-1 points &
0 points \\
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