Elementary Science Inquiry Skills Assessment Form

Elementary Science Inquiry Skills Assessment Form
Evaluate students’ core science inquiry skills including observation, questioning, prediction, investigation, data recording, evidence use, explanation, and reflection.
Ability to Make Detailed Observations
How well does the student ask scientific questions during investigations?

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1 is Rarely, 5 is Consistently
Skill in Making Predictions Based on Prior Knowledge
Planning and Organizing an Investigation
Rows Not Evident Emerging Proficient Exemplary
Selects appropriate materials
Identifies variables
Follows steps logically
Accuracy in Recording Data During Experiments

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1 is Not Accurate, 5 is Highly Accurate
Use of Evidence to Support Conclusions
How does the student explain scientific results?
Reflection on What Was Learned

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1 is No Reflection, 5 is Thoughtful Reflection
Collaboration and Communication During Inquiry
Rows Rarely Sometimes Often Always
Shares ideas with peers
Listens to others’ ideas
Works cooperatively
Overall Science Inquiry Skills Level
Should be Empty:

Select theme:

Rows	Not Evident	Emerging	Proficient	Exemplary
Selects appropriate materials
Identifies variables
Follows steps logically