Project # Science Fair Judging Rubric Judge

_____________ Team Project _____________

CATEGORY__________________
CREATIVITY: 25 points (suggested point distribution 0 - 5 points each)
Problem original or unique approach
Ingenious use & design of equipment and/or materials
Creative research /scientific methods
Creative analysis / interpretation of data
Ingenuity rather than gadgeteering
CREATIVITY Total _________
Scientific Thought or Engineering Goals

SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT: 30 points (suggested point distribution 0 - 3 points each)

Hypothesis clearly stated/ Clearly designed project
Depth of study and effort/ scope limited appropriately
Appropriate sampling / data collection
Variables clearly recognized & defined
Controls correctly used or not required
Scientific procedures appropriate and organized
Orderly recording & analysis of data
Logical conclusions, relevant to the hypothesis & based on data
Understands ties to related & future research
Cites scientific literature rather than popular literature
SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT Total _________
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ENGINEERING GOALS: 30 points (suggested point distribution 0 - 5 points each)
Clear objective relevant to needs of potential user
Orderly recording & analysis of data/ testing procedures
Logical conclusions based on the data collected
Product or solution is workable and feasible
Product or solution tested for performance
Product or solution is significant improvement
ENGINEERING GOALS Total _________
THOROUGHNESS: 10 points (suggested point distribution 0 – 2 points each)
Study carried to completion
Student familiar with scientific literature / other approaches
Several experiment repetitions performed
Data collection in quantitative units / thoroughly analyzed
Project notebook and records are complete
THOROUGHNESS Total _________
SKILL: 10 points (suggested point distribution 0 - 2 points each)
Construction / use of equipment skills evident
Mathematical / computational/ observational skills evident
Skillfully designed to yield valid, reliable, and accurate data
Student’s own work without inappropriate adult assistance
Resource utilization /well chosen project site, equipment and/or consultants
SKILL Total _________
CLARITY: 10 points (suggested point distribution 0 – 2 points each)
Project notebook well organized, neat, and accurate
Purpose, procedures & conclusions clearly outlined - Title reflects the problem
Student extemporaneously explains project through interview
Display communicates science not merely artistry/Display can stand alone
Student demonstrates understanding of research, future applications
CLARITY Total _________
TEAMWORK: 15 points (suggested point distribution 0 – 5 points each)
Each member’s tasks & contributions clearly outlined
Each team member fully involved & familiar
Final work reflects coordinated efforts of all team members
TEAMWORK Total _________
TOTAL POINTS FOR PROJECT ________
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