 Criteria for Judging
Link to rubrics and score sheets below
These are helpful criteria and questions used for judging First through Fifth Place in each grade or category at the Northeast Indiana Regional
Science and Engineering Fair. At the bottom of the page are links to the rubrics and score sheets.
Local fairs may use these criteria or formulate
their own.
I.
Creativity of Design and Interpretation
Does the project show creative ability and originality in:
• the
question asked?
• the approach to solving the problem?
• the analysis of the data?
• the interpretation of the data?
• the use of equipment?
II.
Scientific Method and Interpretation
• Is the problem
stated clearly and unambiguously?
• Is the problem sufficiently limited so that it was possible to attack
it?
• Was there a procedural plan for obtaining a solution?
• Are the variables clearly recognized and defined?
• If controls were necessary, was there a recognition of their need,
and were they correctly used?
• Are there adequate data to support the conclusions?
• Are the limitations of the data recognized?
• Does the student understand how the project ties in with related research?
• Does the student have an idea of what further research is indicated?
• Did the student cite scientific literature?
III.
Completeness
• Does the exhibit
tell a complete and concise story?
• Is the proper attention given to important items?
IV.
Display and Oral Presentation
•
Does
the student have the skills requires to do all the work necessary to obtain
the data which support the project? Laboratory skills? Communication
skills? Observational skills? Design skills?
•
Where was the project
done? Home? School Laboratory? University Laboratory?
What assistance was received from parents, teachers, scientists, engineers?
•
Where did the equipment
come from? Did the student build it? Was it obtained on loan?
Was it purchased? Was it part of a laboratory in which the student worked?
V.
Clarity
•
Are the labels large, neat and easy to read?
•
Is the objective
likely to be understood by one who is not technically trained in the
particular field?
•
How well can the
student talk about the project?
Rubric for Elementary Division
Score Sheet for Elementary Division
Rubric for Jr/Sr Division
Score Sheet for Jr/Sr Division
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