This document outlines an outcomes-based rubric for assessing science practical reports. The rubric includes achievement standards related to selecting appropriate investigation methods and equipment to collect reliable data. It also covers analyzing patterns in data, drawing consistent conclusions based on evidence, evaluating conclusions by identifying sources of uncertainty, and communicating scientific ideas for a particular purpose using evidence-based arguments. Achievement is assessed on a scale of A to E.

1. Outcomes based Rubric
Prac reports
Achievement Standard
ACSSU??? (eg.) The transmission of heritable characteristics from
one generation to the next involves DNA and genes. A B C D E
ACSIS119 Plan, select and use appropriate investigation
methods, including field work and laboratory
experimentation, to collect reliable data; assess risk
and address ethical issues associated with these
methods. A B C D E
Method Appropriate investigation methods used to collect
reliable data.
ACSIS200 Select and use appropriate equipment, including digital
technologies, to systematically and accurately collect
and record data. A B C D E
Materials Appropriate equipment selected.
Data recorded systematically and accurately
ACSIS203 Analyse patterns and trends in data, including
describing relationships between variables and
identifying inconsistencies. A B C D E
ACSIS204 Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw
conclusions that are consistent with evidence. A B C D E
ACSIS205 Evaluate conclusions, including identifying sources of
uncertainty and possible alternative explanations, and
describe specific ways to improve the quality of the
data. A B C D E
ACSIS208 Communicate scientific ideas and information for a
particular purpose, including constructing evidence-
based arguments and using appropriate scientific
language, conventions and representations. A B C D E