Distinguished

Proficient

Apprentice

Novice

Scientific vocabulary used

Some scientific vocabulary used

Students’ own words were used with few scientific vocabulary

Students’ own words were used but no scientific vocabulary

Labeled diagram included

Labeled diagrams included but a crucial diagram missing

Some diagrams included but not completely labeled

Diagrams are missing

Task was clearly understood and accurate

Task was mostly clear and accurate

Task was somewhat clear and accurate

Task consisted of only a list of copied facts