AP Physics

Laboratory Self-Assessment

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Instructions:

Circle the statement in each section that most accurately describes your lab. Enter the total in the space provided on the back. Your teacher can tell you the point value for this lab.

Name:___________________________

Lab: ______________________________

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A. Purpose

0. I did not state the purpose of this lab.

1. I attempted to state the purpose of the lab, but my statement contains major errors or omissions.

2. My statement of the purpose of the lab contained a minor error or omission.

3. I clearly and correctly stated the purpose of this lab.

B. Description

0. My writeup does not include a diagram of the apparatus or describe the procedure that I used.

1. I did not include a diagram of the apparatus. 1. my apparatus diagram is not labeled 1. I did not describe the procedure that I used 1. My diagram or description contains major errors or omissions.

2. My lab includes a diagram of the apparatus as well as a brief description of the procedure I used, but my diagram or description contains minor errors or omissions.

3. My lab includes a clearly-labeled diagram of the apparatus used and a brief description of the procedure that I used.

C. Data

0. The amount of data that I gathered was grossly insufficient. 0. I made no attempt to present my data in a clear, organized manner

1. My data is somewhat disorganized.

3. I have collected a reasonable amount of data, which I have presented in an organized manner.

D. Measurement

0. I made no attempt to quantify the uncertainty in my measurements.

1. My measurement uncertainties appear to be guesses, since I did not justify them.

2. I have made reasonable estimates of the uncertainties in my measurements, and have indicated my reasons for choosing them.

E. Calculations

0. I did not perform the relevant calculations in this lab. 0. My calculations are mostly incorrect.

1. My calculations contain significant errors. 1. I neglected to include sample calculations. 1. My sample calculations are illegible or disorganized.

2. My calculations are correctly done, and I have included an organized sample calculation.

F. Error Propagation

0. I did not determine the uncertainties in my calculated results.

1.I attempted to determine the uncertainty in my calculated results, but I botched it.

2. I correctly determined the uncertainty in my calculated results.

G. Results

0. I did not state the results of my lab.

1.The results of my lab are incoherent or illegible. 1. The statement of my results does not correspond to my data and/or calculations.

3. I have clearly stated the results of my lab.

H. Conclusions

0. What conclusions?

1. My conclusions are incoherent or illegible. 1. My conclusions are not justified by my results.

3. My conclusions are clearly stated and reasonable.

I. Overall

0. The quality of my work is not up to the standards of this course. 0. I omitted or misunderstood significant portions of this lab.

2. My work meets all requirements and expectations of this lab.

4. My work goes beyond the expectations and requirements of this lab in a significant way.

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Score:

	You	Teacher
Your Total Points:	___	___
Points Possible:	24	24
% Score: (= Total/Possible)	____	____
Lab Value:	____	____
Lab Score (= % Score x Lab Value)	____	____