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Science Fair Project Grading Rubric 
Scientific Project
Rubric Code: P227A56
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Inadequate

2 pts

Needs improvement

4 pts

Adequate

6 pts

Excellent

8 pts

Abstract

Inadequate

Abstract present but not related to report.
Needs improvement

Abstract is there however, does not give much insight into the report.
Adequate

Abstract is clear and gives a great summary of what to expect in the report. Some misspelling.
Excellent

Abstract is clear and gives a great summary of what to expect in the report. No misspelling. Easy to understand
Research Question

Inadequate

Not titled, incomplete question or doesn't use correct format.
Purpose of scientific inquiry is not clearly stated.
Needs improvement

Stated the problem or question, using incorrect form. Misspelled words. Messy, illegible
Adequate

Stated the problem. A few misspelled words. Legible.
Excellent

Stated the problem in question form. No misspelled words. Easy to understand.
Background Research

Inadequate

No research information
Needs improvement

Less than one paragraph research and/or loosely related to the research topic.

Many mechanic errors.
Adequate

Minimal two paragraph research focusing on topic of research. A few misspelled words. Most information is relevant.
Excellent

Minimal two paragraph research focusing on topic of research. No misspelled words, Easy to understand. Relevant.
Hypothesis

Inadequate

Does not answer research question in a complete sentence. No title.
Needs improvement

Answers the question in a complete sentence. Does not apply to the problem. Misspelled words. Messy, illegible
Adequate

Answers the question in a complete sentence. Applies directly to the problem. Misspelled words.
Excellent

Answers the question in a complete sentence. Can tell that the student has put thought into statement. Background research is evident. It is an educated guess. No misspelled words.
Materials

Inadequate

Does not list the materials used in the experiment.
Needs improvement

List of materials is incomplete or messy, or illegible. Misspelled words.
Adequate

List of materials is incomplete. Misspelled words.
Excellent

List of all materials is complete and up to date with no misspelled words.
Procedure

Inadequate

No procedure. Fragmented in step by step process. Missing information.
Needs improvement

Incomplete procedure. Misspelled words. Incomplete sentences. Fragments in steps of progress. Missing variables
Adequate

Completed procedure. Complete sentences. All variables are present. Neat and organized, some misspelled words.
Excellent

Completed procedure. Complete sentences. No fragments. No misspelled words. All variables are present.
Results/Data

Inadequate

No results. Fragmented. No documentation. No graph or data chart.
Needs improvement

Documentation (an explanation) is provided, but without a graph or data table.. Fragments. Misspelled words.
Adequate

Completed results with a graph/data table and explanation. No fragments. No misspelled words. Neat. Organized.
Excellent

Completed results with a graph, data table or both, to support the explanation of the results of the research. No fragments. No misspelled words. Neat. Organized. Easy to read graphics.
Conclusion

Inadequate

No conclusion. Fragmented.
Needs improvement

Conclusion not related to problem. Not written in correlation to the hypothesis. Misspelled words. Fragments. Incomplete sentence
Adequate

Conclusion is related to the hypothesis as the answer to the problem or question. Answered in a complete sentences.
Excellent

Conclusion is related to the hypothesis. Correct wording and format. Stated in complete sentences. No misspelled words.
Experiment with Photographs/Pictures

Inadequate

No photographs or pictures. Photos are difficult to see students engagement in activity. Or not relevant to experiment/show process.
Needs improvement

Less than 2 photos or pictures. Not related to the question. Hand drawn.


Experiment is somewhat relevant to topic but does not allow the student to produce accurate results. .
Adequate

Less than 3 photos or pictures. Pictures are related to problem statement. Pictures of difficult to see, out of focus or too small.

Experiment is relevant to topic and allows student to get results and draw conclusion.
Excellent

Three or more photos or pictures. Pictures are directly related to or actual pictures of the procedures. Neat, in focus and appropriately sized.

Experiment is relevant to topic and allows student to get results and draw conclusion.
Presentation

Inadequate

Not visually appealing or easy to follow.

Not knowledgeable on topic or process.
Needs improvement

Items on PowerPoint are spaced well. Lacking creativity.

Somewhat knowledgeable on topic and process

Presentation does not display expertise on topic and difficult to follow along with at times.
Adequate

Items on PowerPoint are spaced well. Creative aspects.

Knowledgeable on topic however, misses information or pieces of research/process.

Presentation shows expertise however, difficult to follow along with at times.
Excellent

Items on PowerPoint are spaced well and logical sequence.

Knowledgeable on topic and overall project.

Presentation shows expertise, clear voice and tone, easy to follow along with and understand process.



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  • Problem, Hypothesis, Procedure, Materials, Results, Conclusion

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