Essential Question: How will your physics investigations be evaluated?

IB Physics Investigation Rubrics

Planning (a)

 

ASPECTS

LEVELS

Defining the problem or research question

Formulating a hypothesis or Selecting variables prediction

Selecting variables

Complete

 

Identifies a focused problem or research question.

Relates the hypothesis or prediction directly to the research question and explains it, quantitatively where appropriate.

Selects the relevant independent and controlled variable(s).

 

 

Planning (b)

 

ASPECTS

LEVELS

Selecting appropriate apparatus or materials*

Designing a method for the control of variables

Designing a method for the collection of sufficient relevant data

Complete

 

Selects appropriate apparatus or materials.

Describes a method that allows for the control of the variables.

Describes a method that allows for the collection of sufficient relevant data.

 

Data Collection

 

ASPECTS

LEVELS

Processing raw data

 Presenting processed data

Complete 

 Processes the raw data correctly.

 Presents processed data appropriately, helping interpretation and, where relevant, takes into account errors and uncertainties.

 

Conclusion and Evaluation

 

ASPECTS

LEVELS

 Drawing conclusions

Evaluating procedure(s) and results

 Improving the investigation

Complete

 

 Gives a valid conclusion, based on the correct interpretation of the results, with an explanation and, where appropriate, compares results with literature values.

 Evaluates procedure(s) and results including limitations, weaknesses or errors.

 Identifies weaknesses and states realistic suggestions to improve the investigation.

 

Manipulative Skills

 

ASPECTS

LEVELS

Carrying out techniques safely

 Following a variety of instructions*

Complete

 

Is competent and methodical in the use of the technique(s) and the equipment, and pays attention to safety issues.

Follows the instructions accurately, adapting to new circumstances (seeking assistance when required).