Outcome c
The ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
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Unsatisfactory |
Developing |
Satisfactory |
Exemplary |
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Performance Criteria |
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Ability to conduct experiment |
Unable to conduct experiment on his own; lab instructor provides help in almost every step of the experiment. |
Able to conduct experiment with a lot of help from the lab instructor. |
Able to conduct experiment with some help from the lab instructor. |
Always able to conduct the entire experiment with negligible help from the lab instructor. |
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Ability to collect data through experiments and research |
Much of the data collected is inaccurate; not at all systematic in data collection; presents data in a very obscure manner. |
Some of the data collected is inaccurate; somewhat systematic in data collection; data presentation is not that clear; figure captions and units are not always included. |
Collects data accurately most of the time; systematically most of the time; presents data clearly using appropriate graphics; figure captions and units are included most of the time. |
Collects data very accurately; very systematically; presents data very clearly using appropriate graphics; figure captions and units are always included. |
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Critical thinking and ability to analyze and interpret data. |
Analyzes and interprets data incorrectly most of the time; many conclusions are incorrect; most of the time never attempts to compare theory against experiment data. |
Analyzes and interprets data correctly occasionally; some conclusion are incorrect; occasionally compares theory against experimental data and finds and fixes related errors. |
Analyzes and interprets data correctly most of the time; most of the conclusion are correct and useful; compares theory against experimental data and finds and fixes related errors most of the time. |
Always analyzes and interprets data correctly and precisely; always draws correct and useful conclusions; always compares theory against experiment, finds related errors and fixes the experimental mistakes. |
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Subject knowledge |
Has poor understanding of the experiment, its purpose and results; unable to discuss experiments and results. |
Has some understanding of the experiment, its purpose and results; almost able to discuss experiments and predict results in a clear manner. |
Has very good understanding of the experiment, its purpose and results; able to discuss experiments and predict results in a reasonably clear manner. |
Fully understands the experiment, including its purpose and results; able to discuss experiments and predict results in a clear and precise manner. |
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Average |
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