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K1.
Speedometer Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes a table of data for several trials; column headings and units are shown. Work for one calculation is shown and labeled. Average value is reported using all valid trials; results are reasonably accurate.
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Conclusion states the speed of the object; units are included.
K2.
Speedometer Cubed Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes measured and calculated data for each of the three methods of speed measurement. Data is organized and clearly labeled. Work is shown for calculations. Units are stated for all numerical values.
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Conclusion/Discussion identifies the three different speed values. An error analysis is performed, the accuracy and precision of the three different methods is evaluated; explanations for such judgments are given. Discussion is thorough and reveals understanding.
K3.
Diagramming Motion Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes dot diagrams for the three types of motion; diagrams are labeled and communicates the concept; diagrams are reasonably accurate.
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Conclusion/Discussion describes the diagrams in words and relates the diagram to the proper motion; the distinguishing features of each diagram are identified in the discussion.
K4.
Position-Time Graphs Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes labeled and titled graphs which communicate the differences between contrasting types of motion; analyzed the different types of motion (slow vs. fast; towards vs. away; constant speed vs. changing speed; speeding up vs. slowing down). Graphs are accurate and clear.
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Conclusion/Discussion completely and accurately discusses the position-time graphs for the four contrasting motions. The graph features which clearly distinguish one motion from the other are clearly identified. Writing is clear, thorough and understandable.
K5.
Interpreting the Slope Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes a graph and other data relevant to the purpose under study. All data is properly labeled. Work is shown for any calculations.
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Conclusion accurately compares the slope to the speed of the object.
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Discussion of Results describes the evidence which supports the conclusion. Includes a percent difference calculation; work is shown and labeled.
K6.
Velocity-Time Graphs Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes labeled and titled graphs which communicate the differences between contrasting types of motion; analyzed the different types of motion (slow vs. fast; towards vs. away; constant speed vs. changing speed; speeding up vs. slowing down; continuing in one direction vs. changing directions). Graphs are accurate and clear.
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Conclusion/Discussion completely and accurately discusses the velocity-time graphs for the four contrasting motions. The graph features which clearly distinguish one motion from the other are clearly identified. Writing is clear, thorough and understandable.
K7.
Match That Graph Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes the provided page of graphs. The characteristics of a motion required to match each graph is briefly identified; the transposing of the p-t graph into the corresponding v-t graph (and vice versa) is clear and accurate.
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Conclusion/Discussion accurately describes the principles which must be used to transpose one type of graph into the other type of graph. Discussion is thorough, elaborate and accurate. Focus of discussion is on the corresponding features of each type of graph. Discussion reveals understanding.
K8.
Two-Stage Rocket Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes velocity-time graph for the given motion; strategic coordinates (at the end of fuel stages; at the peak, explosion time) are shown on the graph. Slopes and areas are accurately calculated; work is labeled and clearly shown for each calculation; work is organized; units are stated. Results of calculations are accurately summarized in table form.
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Conclusion/Discussion uses words to summarize the analysis; responses to post-lab questions are accurate, thorough and clear.
K9.
Free Fall Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes sketch of the velocity-time graph. The highlighted region used to determine the slope is shown on the graph. A table of several trials is recorded with column headings and units; slope values for each trial are reported. An average of all reasonable trials is recorded. Class data is reported and labeled.
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Conclusion describes the free fall acceleration of the object, accurately responding to each of the three parts of the Purpose.
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Discussion of Results appropriately evaluates the reliability of the data; personal data is compared to class data and to the theoretical value. A percent error analysis is performed; work is shown and labeled. Reveals understanding.
K10.
Dune Buggy Challenge Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes an informative and labeled diagram; distances and other information is labeled. An organized solution to the lab challenge is shown and labeled. The logic behind each step of the solution is annotated. Calculations are correct. Prediction was successful.
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Discussion of Results identifies the results as being either successful or unsuccessful. If unsuccessful, possible sources of error were discussed.