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E1.
It’s All Uphill Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes provided table and graph. Data are reasonably accurate. Graph is accurately completed. An organized and labeled sample calculation is provided.
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Conclusion/Discussion answers the question posed in the Purpose; answer is consistent with collected data and the graph; conclusion is correct. Reference to the Data section is made in an effort to explain the evidence which supports the conclusion.
E2.
It’s All Uphill – The Sequel 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 collected and calculated data organized in rows and columns; units are indicated. A sample calculation is shown for each type of calculation. Data is reasonably accurate. A plot of work vs. height is sketched; slope, y-intercept and regression constant are reported.
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Conclusion/Discussion reports the equation relating work and height and describes the qualitative relationship. Reference is made to the data and graphical information in an effort to support the conclusion.
E3.
Powerhouse 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 both measured and calculated data for walking and running; data is organized in labeled columns; units are stated. Data is relatively accurate. Work is shown and labeled for each type of calculation.
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Conclusion answers the question posed in the Purpose; answer is reasonable; units are stated.
E4.
Marble Energy Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes a sketch of the experimental setup (before and after); the distances being measured are indicated on the diagram. Included a table of data with labeled columns and units. Included a sketch of plotted data and reported the statistical information (slope, y-intercept and regression constant).
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Conclusion/Discussion describes the effect of release location upon the distance the paper plow is driven. The mathematical equation relating the two variables is reported. Discussed the evidence which supports the conclusion in a logical fashion.
E5.
Marble Energy II Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes a sketch of the experimental setup (before and after); the distances being measured are indicated on the diagram. Included a table of data with labeled columns and units. Included a sketch of plotted data.
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Conclusion answers the question posed in the Purpose; answer is correct. Intelligently discusses the evidence which supports the answers.
E6.
Work-Kinetic Energy 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. Data are reasonably accurate. Sample calculations are shown for calculated quantities; work is clear.
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Conclusion/Discussion uses an equation or a mathematical statement which relates the work to the kinetic energy change. Evidence supporting the statement is provided and discussed. The validity of the results in evaluated via an error analysis.
E7.
Energy on an Incline Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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The Data section includes the provided table. Work is clearly shown for the KE, PE and TME values. Data is reasonably accurate; all measurements were made after the initial push. Energy bar charts are correctly completed.
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Conclusion/Discussion describes the energy at the five positions. Discussed expectations regarding the energy values and discussed the degree to which expectations matched the results. Might have averaged all TME values and calculated percent differences. Discussion reveals understanding.
E8.
Energy of a Pendulum Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes a graphic clearly labeling the three locations along the trajectory which were analyzed. Included two tables of data - one for measured data and one for calculated data; column headings and units are clearly provided. Calculations are clearly shown and accurately performed. Measurements are reasonably accurate.
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Conclusion/Discussion describes the energy at the three positions. Discussed expectations regarding the energy values and discussed the degree to which the expectations matched the results. Averaged all TME values and calculated percent differences for each trial based on the average; work is clearly shown and labeled for one of the trials. Discussion reveals understanding.
E9.
Spring Energy Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section includes a graphic clearly labeling the four locations along the trajectory which were analyzed. Included two tables of data - one for measured data and one for calculated data; column headings and units are clearly provided. Calculations are clearly shown and accurately performed. Measurements are reasonably accurate.
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Conclusion/Discussion describes the energy at the four positions. Discussed expectations regarding the energy values and discussed the degree to which expectations matched the results. Averaged all TME values and calculated percent differences for each trial based on the average; work is clearly shown and labeled for one of the trials. Discussion reveals understanding.
E11.
Stopping Distance 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 collected data with column headings and units clearly stated. Included a graph of d vs. v or d vs. v2 or … ; axes are clearly labeled. Results of a linear or power regression analysis are reported.
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Conclusion states the mathematical equation relating d and v; used appropriate symbols in the equation.
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Discussion of Results discusses the theoretical basis for the relationship between d and v; used physics equations and mathematical manipulations to present the expectations. The degree to which theory and experiment agree is discussed. Discussion reveals understanding.
E12.
All Work and No Play Lab
Score
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Included, labeled and organized all parts of the lab report.
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Data section included an organized table of data with column headings and units; all measured data is included in the table and clearly defined. A sample calculation is provided for each type of calculation; work is labeled and clear. Work and DPE values are included in the table. Data are reasonably accurate.
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Conclusion answers the question posed in the Purpose; answer is correct and consistent with the Data.
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Discussion of Results logically discusses how the data supports the conclusion. An error analysis is included. Percent difference calculations are reported; work is clearly shown and labeled for at least one of the calculations.