Judging Criteria
Experiment / / Row:______Position:______
Project Elements / Description of Criteria / Points Possible / Score
DISPLAY BOARD
SCIENTIFIC PROCESS:
Title & Description / Title of project and overview of project (abstract) / 5
Background
(Must have three of the five) / History – highlights important people or discovery
Significance – explain importance of this project
Facts-tells what is known about the topic and explains major terms & definitions
Method-tells how this topic has been studiedbefore(steps, equipment, measurement)
Bibliography-Includes at least THREE sources / 9
Variables & Constant Conditions / Clearly identifies the IV and how it is changed
At least 3 levels of the IV are used.
Clearly identifies the DV about how it is measured with metric units.
Necessary constant conditions are listed. / 10
Problem / Asks a specific, testable question about the IV-DV relationship.(not a yes/no question) / 4
Hypothesis / A “if…then…” statement predicting the expected IV-DV relationship.(must be directional) / 6
Materials & Procedures / All materials are listed with quantities, using metric measurement.
Uses numbered steps that allow for duplication.
The procedures test the IV-DV relationship, keeping appropriate conditions constant.
At least 3 trials are indicated.
May show experiment process through photos and illustrations. / 10
Results / Data Table
Title shows IV-DV relationship
Columns/ Rows are clearly labeled & proper metric units are included
DV data is recorded and averaged / 8
Graphs
Title shows IV-DV relationship
Appropriate graph is used (bar vs. line)
Both axes are appropriately labeled including metric units (IV on x-axis & DV on y-axis)
Both axes have consistent interval scales w/ numbers on lines allowing all data to be
plotted within the grid / 8
Summary of Results
Simple written summary of results identifies trends and relationships of data
May show the results through photos and illustrations.
(Note to student:Items that are valuable are not to be displayed – use photos/illustrations instead) / 5
Conclusion
Reflection / Conclusion
Answers the problem/ testable question based on evidence from the experiment. (must include data)
Makes an inference about what caused these test results.
States whether the hypothesis was supported or not supported. / 8
Reflection
Explains what was learned throughout the experiment, beyond the results.
Identifies possible sources of error and beneficial changes that could be made.
Includes new questions for further investigation. / 6
LOGBOOK:
Signed Safety Form & guidelines / All projects are required to have a signed safety form (placed on the inside cover of log book). Students should also provide detailed descriptions on how they followed the safety guidelines in their logbook. / 5
Dated Entries / High score indicates that student has written process, observations and data in log book during experiment. Clearly written with dates and comments. / 10
WORKMANSHIP of DISPLAY/E-PRESENTATION:
Creativity
/Innovation/
Engagement / Logical arrangement of materials & is easy to read.
All sections are present and clearly labeled.
Uses color for emphasis and includes good arrangement and graphics.
Evidence of researcher’s original input into display design. / 6
Total Possible Score / 100
REVISED for 2013 Parkway Fair TOTAL SCORE: ______
The section below will be the only feedback that will be returned to students. Please record both the total score and the feedback code (refer to the orange placement card on the project). Below please check (X) along the gradient for exceptional to improve. On the back of this sheet, write any specific strengths and suggestions. Thank you.
Total Score: Middle School ______/100 Feedback code ______-______-______
Exceptional Improve
|……...|…..….|…..….| Display visually clear and appealing
|……...|…..….|…..….| Unique and creative approach/topic
|……...|…..….|…..….| Log book
|……...|…..….|…..….| Background information supports investigation
|……...|…..….|…..….| Problem and hypothesis
|……...|…..….|…..….| Procedure detailed, easy to follow, and clear variables
|……...|…..….|…..….| Sufficient trials
|……...|…..….|…..….| Graphs accurate, appropriate and well labeled
|……...|…..….|…..….| Appropriate metric units used
|……...|…..….|…..….| Conclusions linked to data and background information
The section below will be the only feedback that will be returned to students. Please record both the total score and the feedback code (refer to the orange placement card on the project). Below please check (X) along the gradient for exceptional to improve. On the back of this sheet, write any specific strengths and suggestions. Thank you.
Total Score: Middle School ______/100 Feedback code ______-______-______
Exceptional Improve
|……...|…..….|…..….| Display visually clear and appealing
|……...|…..….|…..….| Unique and creative approach/topic
|……...|…..….|…..….| Log book
|……...|…..….|…..….| Background information supports investigation
|……...|…..….|…..….| Problem and hypothesis
|……...|…..….|…..….| Procedure detailed, easy to follow, and clear variables
|……...|…..….|…..….| Sufficient trials
|……...|…..….|…..….| Graphs accurate, appropriate and well labeled
|……...|…..….|…..….| Appropriate metric units used
|……...|…..….|…..….| Conclusions linked to data and background information
The section below will be the only feedback that will be returned to students. Please record both the total score and the feedback code (refer to the orange placement card on the project). Below please check (X) along the gradient for exceptional to improve. On the back of this sheet, write any specific strengths and suggestions. Thank you.
Total Score: Middle School ______/100 Feedback code ______-______-______
Exceptional Improve
|……...|…..….|…..….| Display visually clear and appealing
|……...|…..….|…..….| Unique and creative approach/topic
|……...|…..….|…..….| Log book
|……...|…..….|…..….| Background information supports investigation
|……...|…..….|…..….| Problem and hypothesis
|……...|…..….|…..….| Procedure detailed, easy to follow, and clear variables
|……...|…..….|…..….| Sufficient trials
|……...|…..….|…..….| Graphs accurate, appropriate and well labeled
|……...|…..….|…..….| Appropriate metric units used
|……...|…..….|…..….| Conclusions linked to data and background information
The section below will be the only feedback that will be returned to students. Please record both the total score and the feedback code (refer to the orange placement card on the project). Below please check (X) along the gradient for exceptional to improve. On the back of this sheet, write any specific strengths and suggestions. Thank you.
Total Score: Middle School ______/100 Feedback code ______-______-______
Exceptional Improve
|……...|…..….|…..….| Display visually clear and appealing
|……...|…..….|…..….| Unique and creative approach/topic
|……...|…..….|…..….| Log book
|……...|…..….|…..….| Background information supports investigation
|……...|…..….|…..….| Problem and hypothesis
|……...|…..….|…..….| Procedure detailed, easy to follow, and clear variables
|……...|…..….|…..….| Sufficient trials
|……...|…..….|…..….| Graphs accurate, appropriate and well labeled
|……...|…..….|…..….| Appropriate metric units used
|……...|…..….|…..….| Conclusions linked to data and background information