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.
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