IB Rubric with Check list: LEVEL 1 to 2 LEVEL 3 to 4 LEVEL 5 to 6

Research Question The research question is The research question is The research question is
A question about a precise relationship is asked. The stated without context. outlined within a broad described within a specific
dependent and independent variables are clear. context. and appropriate context.
Background theory Theory is superficial or of Theory is mainly appropriate, Theory is entirely appropriate,
The theory given enhances the understanding of the context limited relevance and does not relevant and provides context of relevant and enhances the
of the investigation. References scientific theory, equations provide context of the the investigation. Expected understanding of the context of
Research Design

or known relationships. investigation. Expected results results are outlined. the investigation. Expected
are unclear. results are described.
Methodology Methodological considerations Methodological considerations Methodological considerations
State independent, dependent and control variables. Clearly associated with collecting data associated with collecting associated with collecting
state how they will be manipulated, measured and relevant to the research relevant and sufficient data to relevant and sufficient data to
controlled. The methodology addresses the research question are stated. answer the research question answer the research question
are described. are explained.
question. It is designed to consider reliability, relevance and
The description of the The description of the The description of the
sufficiency in data collection. Safety is considered where
methodology for collecting or methodology for collecting or methodology for collecting or
necessary. selecting data lacks the detail to selecting data allows for the selecting data allows for the
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allow for the investigation to be investigation to be reproduced investigation to be reproduced.

reproduced. with few ambiguities or
omissions.
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Data Presenting and Processing The recording and processing of The communication of the The communication of the
Clear: the method of processing can be understood easily. the data is communicated but is recording and processing of the recording and processing of the
Precise: follows conventions correctly, (annotation of graphs neither clear nor precise. data is either clear or precise. data is both clear and precise.
and tables, units, decimal places, sig figs.)
DATA PROCESSING

The impact of measurement uncertainty is considered, The recording and processing of The recording and processing of The recording and processing of
properly calculated and shown. data shows limited evidence of data shows evidence of a data shows evidence of an
the consideration of consideration of uncertainties appropriate consideration of
uncertainties. but with some significant uncertainties.
omissions or inaccuracies.
Data processing is done to enable a conclusion to the Some processing of data The processing of data relevant The processing of data relevant
research question to be drawn. relevant to addressing the to addressing the research to addressing the research
research question is carried out question is carried out but with question is carried out
but with major omissions, some significant omissions, appropriately and accurately.
inaccuracies or inconsistencies. inaccuracies or inconsistencies.
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 IB Rubric with Check list: LEVEL 1 to 2 LEVEL 3 to 4 LEVEL 5 to 6
Analysis: Theory comparison The conclusion makes A conclusion is described A conclusion is justified
The scientific context is taken into account and discussed. superficial comparison to the that makes some relevant through relevant comparison
Comparisons are made between the expected and actual accepted scientific context. comparison to the accepted to the accepted scientific
results. scientific context. context.
Analysis: Data Interpretation A conclusion is stated that is A conclusion is described A conclusion is justified that
An answer to research question is reached through the relevant to the research that is relevant to the is relevant to the research
analysis. Interpretation of data. Clearly states the trends question but is not research question but is not question and fully consistent
EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS

observed, interprets the slope and y intercept of any graphs. supported by the analysis fully consistent with the with the analysis presented.
presented. analysis presented.
Evaluation: Strengths and Weaknesses The report states generic The report describes specific The report explains the
Strengths and weaknesses of the investigation are discussed. methodological weaknesses methodological weaknesses relative impact of specific
Demonstrates clear understanding of the methodological or limitations. or limitations. methodological weaknesses
issues involved. Discussion of weaknesses in the control of or limitations.
variables, the precision of measurement or the variation in (Generic = general to many
the data. methodologies)
(Methodological = overall approach to the investigation of
the RQ as well as procedural steps.)
Evaluation: Improvements and extension Realistic improvements to Realistic improvements to Realistic improvements to
Realistic and relevant suggestions for the improvement and the investigation are stated. the investigation that are the investigation, that are
extension of the investigation. Improvements effectively relevant to the identified relevant to the identified
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address the limitations and are given which are possible weaknesses or limitations, weaknesses or limitations,
within the context of a school laboratory. Further research are described. are explained.
ideas are mentioned.

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