Science Fair Scoring Sheet

Topic:  _______________________________________________                                        Final Score: ______________                       

  

		Points
1.  Topic/Title	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Appropriate?  Originality? Relevant to project?
2.  Research/Background Information	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Is there evidence of research? Are they familiar with the topic?
3.  Problem/Investigative Question/Purpose	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Clearly stated?
4.  Hypothesis	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Clearly stated prediction?  Testable statement?
5.  Procedure	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Well written?  Could it be repeated by others?   Variables controlled? Numerous trials (minimum: experiment repated at least five times or at least 20 people in  each  group tested)
6.  Results/Analysis	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Do they seem reasonable & well written? Data is expressed in tables, charts and graphs if applicable. Gives support for or against hypothesis.
7.  Conclusion	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Refers back to the hypothesis?  Is reasonable? Is actually a conclusion and not a repetion of the results?
8.  Quality of Display	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Neatness, Creativity & Organization
9. Quality of Presentation	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Can they answer questions? Can they make predictions from the information gained? Possible changes, solutions & improvements?
10.  Overall Effect	1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Original or Unique Experiment?  Difficulty.
	Total Score:
Multiplier for Final Grade:Time Management	Excellent (1.0)    Good  (0.9)    Average (0.8)    Poor (0.7)
Students had more than 4 weeks to work on their projects. How did they use their time?	Final Grade:
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