Conclusion Rubric

Level 4 - A

There is evidence in this response that the student has a full and complete understanding of the problem and the significance of the data.

• Problem is restated and answered clearly.
• Reference to both data and background information provides the details to support the answer.
• The use of accurate scientific terminology enhances the response.
• Application of the problem/results extends the answer beyond just a simple answer.
• The response reflects a complete synthesis of information.

Level 3 - B

There is evidence in this response that the student has a good understanding of the problem and the significance of the data.

• Problem is restated and answered clearly.
• Reference to both data and background information provides the details to support the answer.
• The use of accurate scientific terminology strengthens the response.
• Some application of the problem/results extends the answer beyond just a simple answer.
• The response reflects some synthesis of information.

Level 2 - C

There is evidence in this response that the student has a basic understanding of the problem and the significance of the data.

• Problem is restated and answered.
• Reference to both data and background information is adequate.
• The use of accurate scientific terminology may be present in the response.
• The application of the problem/results is very limited or inadequate.
• The response provides little or no synthesis of information.

Level 1 - D

There is evidence in this response that the student has some understanding of the problem and the significance of the data.

• Problem is restated and answered, though limited.
• Reference to both data and background information is inadequate.
• The use of accurate scientific terminology is not present in the response.
• The application of the problem/results is irrelevant.
• The response addresses the question.

Level 0 - E

There is evidence that the student has no understanding of the problem and the significance of the data.

• The response is completely incorrect or irrelevant or there is no response.