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VP1.
Map Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes completed table with accurate measurements for all four trips; measurements are converted to miles (from cm).
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Conclusion/Discussion should include an accurate and thorough statement of how the legs of the trips are mathematically related to the overall displacement. To provide evidence for the statement, a mathematical analysis of two of the trips is performed; one of the analyzed trips is a three-legged trip; work is organized, labeled and discussed.
VP2.
As the Crow Flies Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes the number/letter of the destination. The magnitude and direction of the N-S and E-W hallway displacements are organized in a table; units are listed. Trigonometric analysis is accurate, organized and follow-able; all work is shown. The scaled vector diagram indicates a scale and shows vectors added head-to-tail; arrowheads are placed on all vectors; their magnitude is labeled next to the vector; the resultant is drawn and labeled; its magnitude and direction are measured and reported with units; reported value is the result of a measurement. Results seem reasonably accurate.
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Conclusion states the resultant displacement from the physics classroom door to the assigned location; reported results from both analyses.
VP3.
Where Am I? Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes completed table. Each vector is sketched and labeled with magnitude and direction; a trigonometric function is used to accurately determine the N-S and E-W components of the vectors; work is labeled and organized. The final destination is correctly identified - a sign of both good mathematics and good measurements.
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Conclusion correctly states the final destination resulting from the combination of the three given vectors.
VP4.
Road Trip 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 table taped in. Table is completed; work is shown in each cell of the table; results of the work - both magnitude and direction - are clearly reported. Calculations are accurate. The sum of x- and y-components is determined and used to determine the resulting magnitude and direction; this work is shown in organized fashion somewhere in the report (beside the table or below it). The resulting magnitude and direction is reported in the appropriate box. Units are included. Results are accurate.
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Conclusion states the resultant displacement resulting from the three-legged trip - both magnitude and direction - and identifies the ultimate destination.
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Answers to post-lab questions are included; answers are accurate.
VP5.
Crossing the River Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes a collection of data for each independent variable; data is organized in a table with column headings and units; data is complete enough to allow student to accomplish the purpose. Reflects student understanding of how to conduct a systematic and controlled experiment.
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Conclusion/Discussion responds to the purpose in its entirety (six parts); each concluding statement is supported by a reference to the data and results; conclusions are accurate and consistent with data.
VP6.
Basketball Analysis Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes appropriate graphs (dx and dy, vx and vy , and ax and ay with respect to time); axes are labeled; plots are reasonably accurate. Slopes for the two velocity graphs are reported and labeled (along with the unit).
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Conclusion/Discussion describes how the six quantities (dx and dy, vx and vy , and ax and ay) change (or don’t change) with respect to time; at least one piece of supporting evidence is provided for each statement. Discussion is thorough and accurate.
VP7.
Projectile Simulation
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes provided graphic. The velocity components are drawn and labeled; the relative size of the vx and vy vectors were accurately drawn for both the horizontally-launched and the angle-launched projectile.
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Conclusion uses words to clearly and completely described the changes (or lack of changes) in the vx and vy vectors for both types of projectiles.
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Discussion of Results includes accurate answers to the provided post-lab questions; writing is thorough and complete.
VP8.
Projectile Problem-Solving Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes complete solutions to the three types of projectile problems; solutions are accurately clear, sequential and easy to follow. (An organized solution is a sign of an organized mind.)
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Conclusion uses words to describe the strategy which is used to solve each of the three types of projectile problems. Strategy is accurate, detailed, specific and complete. Writing is organized.
VP10.
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes diagram of experimental set-up; the dx and dy values are labeled on the diagram. Correctly used kinematic equations to determine the launch speed. Work is organized and labeled; clearly indicated the symbols of the quantities being used in multiplication and division steps. Launch speed value is reasonably accurate; units are stated.
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Conclusion states the launch speed (with units) of the projectile launcher.
VP11.
Maximum Range Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes a data table of angle-range values; column headings and units are labeled. A plot of range vs. angle is completed; plotted values seem reasonably accurate.
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Conclusion describes the complexities of how the angle of launch effects the range; correctly states the angle which provides for the maximum range; conclusions are consistent with data.
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Discussion of Results demonstrates how the range can be determined using kinematic equations. Work is shown, labeled, organized and accurate. Includes error analysis to evaluate the reliability of the measurements; indicated expected answer to the angle of maximum range and compared the expected to the actual value determined in the lab.
VP12.
Hit the Target Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes diagram of experimental set-up; the dx and dy values are labeled on the diagram. Correctly used trigonometric functions and kinematic equations to determine the velocity components, time of flight and vertical displacement. Work is organized and labeled; clearly indicated the symbols of the quantities being used in multiplication and division steps. Placed target at an accurate location and scored a perfect or near-perfect hit.
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Conclusion/Discussion states the predicted height and identifies whether or not the target was hit.