AP+Physics+Labs



**AP Physics Lab Report Grading Rubric**


 * Student Name**


 * Lab Report Title** _

· Includes a statement of results. · Error analysis includes comparison with known value(s). · Reasonable sources of error are determined and explained. · Suggestions for improvement of experiment are offered. · Listing of further measurements that may need to be made. || 7 ||  ||
 * **Grading Rubric** || **Max** **Points** || **Points Received** ||
 * **Lab Behavior**
 * Concentrates on the task at hand. Does not yell, talk incessantly, or fool around.
 * When necessary, provides assistance to lab partner(s) in understanding and performing the experiment.
 * Handles lab equipment properly. Takes care to prevent damage to assigned equipment. || 4 ||  ||
 * **Report Heading**
 * Lab report title.
 * Name of student.
 * Date of experiment. || 1 ||  ||
 * **Format**
 * All topics are included.
 * Report is typed.
 * Sections are clearly labeled. || 3 ||  ||
 * **Introduction**
 * Clear, concise statement of purpose in your own words.
 * Sets up the experiment for the reader. || 5 ||  ||
 * **Materials and Procedure**
 * Clear, complete list of materials used in the lab.
 * Step-by-step procedure that is reproducible. || 5 ||  ||
 * **Data and Calculations**
 * Data is displayed in table form.
 * Graphs are accurate and clearly labeled.
 * All tables are clearly labeled.
 * All graphs, tables, drawings, and pictures are properly referenced in the text
 * All steps of the sample calculations are shown || 5 ||  ||
 * **Analysis**
 * **Conclusion Statement**
 * Clear and accurate summary of the results of the experiment.
 * Makes a concluding statement on the success of the experiment. || 5 ||  ||
 * **Spelling and Grammar**
 * All words are spelled correctly.
 * Correct grammar is used throughout. || 5 ||  ||
 * **Total Points:** || **40** ||  ||

**Lab Report Format**


 * Introduction:** 1 – 2 paragraphs. Describe the goal of the experiment and briefly describe the physics/theory behind your method. Define any terms that will be used frequently in the report. The introduction is a good place for helpful images (ex: a diagram of the lab set-up or a free body diagram).


 * Materials:** List the materials.


 * Procedure:** Step-by-step, numbered procedure. The procedure should be detailed enough that the reader can replicate your experiment.


 * Data / Calculations:** Charts, graphs, calculations, etc. Show one fully worked out example of each calculation.
 * Analysis:** 3 - 5 paragraphs. This is the most important section. What are your results? Do they make sense? What sources of error may have been present? How could the experiment have been improved/changed? Does more work have to be done?

 **Conclusion:** 2-3 sentences. Re-state the goal of the experiment. State what you found. Conclude with a statement of whether your results seem valid or not.