SHS CAPT Analytic Science Performance Task (1.3) Topic__________________________

Student Name: _________________________________ Score: _______ Final Grade: _______

Advanced Proficient Approaching Needs

Proficiency Improvement

10-12 points 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points

Feature	3	2	1	0	Score	Comment
Problem Definition	The problem is clearly stated. Clear identification of independent and dependent variables	The problem is adequately stated. Adequate identification of independent and dependent variables	The problem is stated poorly. Poor identification of independent and dependent variables	The statement of the problem is very limited or missing altogether. No identification of the variables.
Experimental Design	The experimental design matches the stated problem. Variables controlled. The procedures are clear, complete and replicable. A control is included when appropriate.	The experimental design generally matches the stated problem. Attempt at controlling variables is made. Procedures are generally complete. Minor modifications or clarifications may be needed. Attempt at controlling variables is made	The experimental design matches the stated problem to some extent. Little attempt to controls variables. Procedures are incomplete. Major modifications or clarifications may be needed	The experimental design does not match the stated problem, is very incomplete or missing. There is no attempt to control variables.
Data Presentation	Data are well organized and presented in an appropriate manner	Data are organized and presented in an appropriate manner. Minor errors or omissions may be present	Data are poorly organized or presented in an inappropriate manner. Major omissions or errors may be present.	Data are very poorly organized or presented in an inappropriate manner or missing altogether.
Conclusions	Conclusions are related to stated problem and fully supported by data. Validity of conclusions is thoroughly discussed	Conclusions are generally related to the stated problem and supported by data. Minor errors in interpretation of results may be present. Discussion of validity of conclusions is limited	Conclusions are related to the stated problem and supported by data to a limited extent. Major errors in interpretation of results may be present. There is little discussion of validity of conclusions.	Conclusions are not related to the stated problem, not supported by data or are missing. There is no discussion of validity of conclusions.