Lab: Pendulum "Swing It"

Intro

Introduction: Demonstrates a clear understanding of the big picture; Why is this question important/ interesting in
the field of physics? Statement of Hypothesis.

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10 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Background information is researched and cited. Hypothesis is stated in “If…then…” format and explained.

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7 to >4.0 pts

Intermediate

Background information is researched and cited. Hypothesis is stated but not explained and not in “If…then…” format.

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4 to >0.0 pts

Novice

Background information is vague or brief. Hypothesis is stated but not explained and not in “If…then…” format.

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0 pts

No Marks

No introduction is presented.

pts

10 pts

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Title/Diagram

(1) Title Page Complete
(2) Diagram clearly explains apparatus.

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10 to >5.0 pts

Complete

All required elements

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5 to >0.0 pts

In complete

Missing elements.

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0 pts

No Marks

pts

10 pts

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Materials and methods.

Information sufficient to reproduce the experiment.

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15 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

Materials and amounts are identified. Steps are easy to follow and in paragraph form.

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11 to >6.0 pts

Intermediate

Materials are mentioned but without amounts. Steps are easy to follow and in paragraph form.

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6 to >2.0 pts

Novice

Materials are mentioned but without amounts. Steps are vague but in paragraph form.

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2 to >0 pts

Insufficient

Doesn’t provide enough information to represent an experimental procedure.

pts

15 pts

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Data and Analysis

Presentation of Data and Analysis of data to prove/disprove hypothesis

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15 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

Data is complete and relevant. Tables are easy to read and units are provided. Graphs are labeled and show trends. Questions are answered completely and correctly.

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12 to >6.0 pts

Intermediate

One component of data incomplete: ___Tables ___Graphs ___Questions

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6 to >3.0 pts

Novice

Two components of data incomplete or one missing: ___Tables ___Graphs ___Questions

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3 to >0 pts

Insufficient

Data is brief and missing significant pieces of information.

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15 pts

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Discussion and Conclusion + Bibliography

Summarizes experiment and discusses the analysis. Was Hypothesis supported?

+ Bibliography for external sources

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20 to >15.0 pts

Proficient

Conclusion summarizes experiment, cites data, addresses hypothesis, and cites sources of error.

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15 to >8.0 pts

Intermediate

One component of conclusion missing: ___Summary ___Data ___Hypothesis ___Errors

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8 to >3.0 pts

Novice

Two components of conclusion missing: ___Summary ___Data ___Hypothesis ___Errors

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3 to >0 pts

Insufficient

Conclusion is brief and is missing significant pieces of information.

pts

20 pts

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Report Quality

Overall report review.
Organization, grammar, and presentation of materials.

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20 to >15.0 pts

Proficient

Report is well organized and cohesive and contains no mechanical errors. Presentation seems polished.

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15 to >8.0 pts

Intermediate

Report is well organized and cohesive but contains some spelling or grammatical errors. Presentation seems polished.

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8 to >3.0 pts

Novice

Report is somewhat organized with some spelling or grammatical errors.

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3 to >0 pts

Insufficient

Report contains many errors or presentation of materials insufficient for consideration in a physics lab at university level.

pts

20 pts

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On time

Report submitted correctly and on time.

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10 pts

Full Marks

Report submitted correctly and on time.

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0 pts

No Marks

pts

10 pts

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5 pts

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0 pts

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pts

5 pts

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Lab: Pendulum "Swing It"

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