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Science Fair Project Grading Rubric
Science Fair Project Grading Rubric
Scientific Project
Rubric Code:
P227A56
By
kbommersbach
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Science Project Rubric
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.
Keywords:
Problem, Hypothesis, Procedure, Materials, Results, Conclusion
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Project
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