Graph Grading Checklist

• Graph has a title that defines the axes. …Sentence like.
• Graph covers more than half the page.
• Vertical axis’ has abbreviated units (Example: m, s, m/s, N, T, etc.)
• Vertical axis’ has a descriptive label (Example: Time to travel down track, Distance of motion, Magnetic field at a distance, etc.)
• Vertical axis’ label reflects the function being graphed Example:
• Vertical axis’ units reflect the function being graphed. (Examples, t² units are (s²), 1/distance’s units are (1/m)).
• Horizontal axis has abbreviated units (Example: m, s, m/s, N, T, etc.)
• Horizontal axis has a descriptive label (Example: time to travel down track, distance of motion, Magnetic field at a distance, etc.)
• Horizontal axis’ label reflects the function being graphed Example:
• Horizontal axis’ units reflect the function being graphed. (Examples, (time to travel)² units are (s2), ’s units are ).
• Graph’s numbers are evenly spaced along the axes.
• Data is plotted in the correct place on the graph. It is shown by dots or small squares.
• The line of best fit is drawn WITH A STRAIGHT EDGE.
• The line of best fit is drawn all the way across the graph –from one side to the other; or from the top to the bottom.
• The equation for the best fit is drawn above or below the line.
• The equation includes the variables from the axes.
• The y intercept in the line of best fit’s equation is shown properly on the graph.
• The slope of the graph matches the line of best fit’s slope.
• Every group member’s name is on the graph.
• Group member’s initials.