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Inquiry Science
8th grade Science rubric for middle school, 2 criteria, 4 levels
Middle school8th gradeScience
| Criteria | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Conclusions | Learners formulate conclusions based on evidence to address scientifically oriented questions. | Learners formulate conclusions based on evidence, addressing most scientifically oriented questions with some clarity. | Learners attempt to formulate conclusions based on evidence, but may struggle to address scientifically oriented questions consistently. | Learners provide conclusions that are often unsupported by evidence, showing minimal understanding of scientifically oriented questions. |
| Evidence-Based Explanations | Learners provide explanations derived from evidence to address scientifically oriented questions. | Learners provide explanations based on evidence to address scientifically oriented questions, with some relevant details included. | Learners provide basic explanations that reference evidence to address scientifically oriented questions, but may lack clarity or depth. | Learners provide limited explanations with minimal or no reference to evidence when addressing scientifically oriented questions. |
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