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R.E.R.U.N.

This strategy helps learners set up an organized lab report that allows them to analyze and evaluate the lab they just conducted.

R.E.R.U.N.

Summary

In this strategy learners will use the R.E.R.U.N. method to establish a proper lab report. This strategy allows learners to take what they have actively learned and put it into words. R is for Recall, E is for Explain, R is for Results, U is for Uncertainties, and N is for New Things.

Procedure

After learners complete and collect data from an experiment, have them complete the following lab report, R.E.R.U.N., giving 2-5 sentences for each letter.
Recall-learners will remember what steps it took to complete the investigation.
Explain-requires learners to detail what was the purpose for completing the lab (most likely pertaining to what has been discussed previous to the lab day).
Results-learners will draw conclusions based on data gathered in the investigation, i.e. the biuret solution turned purple, so the egg is positive for being a protein. (Be sure to emphasize that they are not telling you their results from their data table or graph but explaining what those results mean)
Uncertainties- where learners can discuss errors made, why their results came out incorrect if it did, or any lingering questions they have (Even if they felt they did the experiment perfectly, they need to consider possible errors that could have occurred.)
New things- Learners will write down two new things they learned. Expressing any takeaways from the lab, or even how they could possibly apply it in life.

Keeley, P. (2008). Science formative assessment. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. NSTA.