Light assessment: focus on process, scientific thinking and communication
STEM at Home Rubric + Children's Lab Journal
We do not evaluate the perfection of the result, but the scientific habits: plan, execute with care, analyze and communicate.
In-Home Parenting Rubric (25% ea.)
Planning
25%Defines objective, materials, risks/safety and steps.
Clear and measurable objective; complete bill of materials; identifies risks and how to mitigate them; detailed steps with timelines.
Defined objective; materials almost complete; mentions basic safety; mostly clear steps.
General objective; some materials or timing missing; safety not very specific; steps summarized.
Objective unclear; materials incomplete; no security; steps vague.
Execution
25%Follow instructions, record times and measurements.
Follow the plan carefully; use equipment safely; record times, quantities and observations accurately.
Small deviations; records most data; attends to safety.
Needs reminders; incomplete data; inconsistent security.
Skips steps; few records; neglects security.
Analysis
25%Interpret results and compare with the hypothesis.
Compare with hypothesis; explain differences; propose improvements or new tests.
Relates findings to the hypothesis; identifies some errors; suggests basic adjustments.
Mentions results without explaining why; limited comparisons.
Describes what he saw without analyzing or contrasting it with the hypothesis.
Communication
25%Explain with drawings, photos and brief conclusions.
Clear presentation; include labeled drawings/photos; brief and coherent conclusions.
Understandable; use some visual resources; summarized conclusions.
Poor order; confusing or absent visuals; vague conclusions.
Difficult to understand; no visual aids; no conclusion.
Select levels in each criterion to calculate the score.
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Children's Lab Journal Template
Use this journal to plan, record and reflect. Keep the data clear and the ideas brief.
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