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Science Fair Display Board and Journal Rubric 
Science Fair Display Board Rubric Board Only
Rubric to grade students on science research project boards with journal.
Rubric Code: AX67CW5
By TinaBGibson
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Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Below Expectation

65 pts

Approaches Expectation

78 pts

Meets Expectation

88 pts

Above Expectation

100 pts

Title
5 %

Statement of the project.
Below Expectation

Title is does not match the project or is missing.
Approaches Expectation

Title is in the form of a question and not written as a statement. Does not correlate with the topic and hypothesis
Meets Expectation

Title is present and written as a statement. Does correlate with the topic but not the hypothesis.
Above Expectation

Title is present and written as a statement. Directly correlates with the topic and hypothesis.
Abstract
5 %

250 words or less
Below Expectation

Abstract is missing or contains little insight to what the problem statement, hypothesis, results and what conclusion of the experiment is; conveys impaired understanding of the research.
Approaches Expectation

Abstract contains the problem statement, hypothesis, results and conclusion of the experiment but does not conveys understanding of the research.
Meets Expectation

Abstract contains the problem statement, hypothesis, results and conclusion of the experiment with a basic understanding of the research.
Above Expectation

Abstract contains a concise, well-written description of the experiment, including the problem statement, hypothesis, results and conclusion. Student exemplifies an understanding of the research and scientific process.
Problem Statement
5 %

To be written as a question
Below Expectation

Problem Statement is missing or does not identify purpose of project.
Approaches Expectation

Problem Statement is not clear or does not specifically identify purpose or written as a question.
Meets Expectation

Problem Statement identifies purpose and written as a question, but is not completely specific or focused.
Above Expectation

Problem Statement is clearly stated and readily identifies the purpose of the project, and is written as a question.
Hypothesis & Variables
5 %

Written as a Null and Alternate, and includes control
Below Expectation

Hypothesis is unrelated to the purpose of the project and is not testable. Did not mention dependent, independent variables, or controlled variables.
Approaches Expectation

Hypothesis is stated correctly, but does not correlate to the purpose of the project and is not tested throughout the project.Variables not completely described or were incorrectly classified as dependent or independent. Control not mentioned.
Meets Expectation

Hypothesis correlates to the purpose but is not stated as a Null and Alternate Hypothesis. Does reject or supports established knowledge. Variables identified and classified as dependent and independent. Control mentioned.
Above Expectation

Hypothesis is testable and directly correlates to the purpose and written as Null and Alternate. Provides references showing hypothesis reject or supports established knowledge. Variables classified as dependent and independent. Control mentioned.
Materials
5 %

Bullet or numbered steps
Below Expectation

Materials are not appropiate for the experiment or list of materials missing.
Approaches Expectation

Materials are missing or not mentioned for accuracy of the experiment. List did not show details about items used.
Meets Expectation

Materials are appropiate for the experiment but reproducibility is uncertain. List was not specific for all items regarding sizes and units of measurement.
Above Expectation

Materials are appropiate for the experiment and reproducibility is possible, though limited to certain audiences. Showed information about size and units of measurement.
Methodology
10 %

Can be paraphrased in your own words, or detailed steps.
Below Expectation

Student did not use appropiate materials and incorrectly stated the procedure so that anyone wishing to do the experiment gets varied results.
Approaches Expectation

Student used appropiate materials and stated the procedure so that anyone wishing to do the experiment can perform it but must guess what to do at more than 2 steps.
Meets Expectation

Student used appropiate materials and stated the procedure so that anyone wishing to do the experiment can perform it but must guess what to do at 1-2 steps.
Above Expectation

Student used appropiate materials and correctly stated the procedure so that anyone wishing to do the experiment can perform it and get the same results.
Data-Tables & Graphs
15 %

All computer-generated and labeled tables and graphs. Calculations and formula set-up included; metric measurements
Below Expectation

No axes are labeled. It is unclear what the data represents without referring to the written results. Used English measurements and units. Used incorrect graph to display data.
Approaches Expectation

Some axes and tables are labeled. Used correct graph to display data.Used English measurement and missing units.
Meets Expectation

Most axes are labeled. Used correct graph to display data. Data table missing units of measurements but used metric measurements.
Above Expectation

All axes are labeled. Correct graph chosen to display data. Data tables complete with units and used metric measurements.
Results/Analysis
20 %

Report only what you observed.
Below Expectation

Does not explain the data. Unclear what happened in the experiment after reading the results.
Approaches Expectation

Somewhat explains the data but the reader must see a chart or graph to gain a clear understanding of the project's results.
Meets Expectation

Almost explains data and tells what happened in the experiement. The reader must see a chart or graph to gain a clear understanding of the project's results.
Above Expectation

Explains data and tells what happened in the experiment. Graphs/data referenced. Reader would still understand what happened in the experiment with no verbal explanation.
Conclusion/Discussion
20 %

Explains the 'why, how, and implications' of the experiment. Includes errors in the experiment
Below Expectation

Student explains the results of the experiment but does not accept or reject hypothesis nor provides a reasonable statement of errors.
Approaches Expectation

Student explains the results and if hypothesis was accepted or rejected but gives no further support of the data or provides a statement of errors.
Meets Expectation

Student explains the results and if hypothesis was accepted or rejected. Gives a statement to support the data and provides a statement of errors.
Above Expectation

Student explains the results of the project and draws a difference between what was supposed to happen and what actually did. Student explains if hypothesis was accepted or rejected and lists several errors. Student exemplifies an understanding of the scientific process.
Journal
10 %

Handwritten documentation for entire planning and implementation of the project.
Below Expectation

Journal is missing.
Approaches Expectation

Journal is legible but is missing either dates/times of working on experiment or dates.
Meets Expectation

Journal is complete, but hard to read through and understand information.
Above Expectation

Journal is complete, legible and easy to follow what the student's steps were in completing their project. Dates/Times and thought processes are included in the journal.



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