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Science Fair Rubric Code: Q39223 By pykriela Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 6-8

Science Fair Judging Enter rubric description
	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Overall Project Impression
Knowledge gained SCORE	3 Exhibits a thorough understanding of the topic, has correct answers to questions.	2 Somewhat familiar with topic but cannot answer all questions effectively.	1 Demonstrates little to no knowledge gained nor scientific skills.
Scientific Approach SCORE	3 Well defined problem and uses a logical, orderly method for problem solving.	2 Adequately defined problem or attempts to follow scientific method, but not both.	1 Little to no evidence of scientific method used.
Independent Variable SCORE	3 Thoroughly defined.	2 Adequately defined.	1 Have not been defined.
Dependent Variable SCORE	3 Thoroughly defined.	2 Adequately defined.	1 Have not been defined.
Control Variable SCORE	3 Thoroughly defined.	2 Adequately defined.	1 Have not been defined.
Reliability of Data SCORE	3 Numerical and metric with repeated trials for adequate data. Data is reliable.	2 Not numerical or metric and or data collected is marginal.	1 Little or no data collected.
Experimental Error SCORE	3 Measurement error affecting the conclusion has been considered.	2 Some measurement error affecting the conclusion has been considered.	1 Experimental error has not been considered.
Validity of Conclusion SCORE	3 The conclusion is consistent w/ the data and/or observations. Based on data collected.	2 Conclusion is present but inconsistent with data.	1 no conclusion or valid conclusion present.
Originality SCORE	3 Demonstrates a novel approach and/or idea. Highly creative.	2 Some creativity and/or originality is demonstrated.	1 No originality or creativity is demonstrated.
Written Report
Abstract SCORE	3 Abstract contains concise summary of the purpose, procedures, and conclusion in 200 words or less.	2 One or two parts of the abstract is/are missing or inadequate.	1 Abstract is missing or is entirely inadequate.
Safety Sheet SCORE	3 Identifies all of the major hazards, precautions taken.	2 Present but does not identify all major hazards, or precautions.	1 Not present.
Title Page/Table of Contents SCORE	3 Clear and concise with pagination on the table of contents.	2 One or two elements missing.	1 Title page or table of contents missing.
Acknowledgements SCORE	3 Credit has been given to those who helped w/ the project.	2	1 Acknowledgements are missing.
Purpose & Hypothesis SCORE	3 The problem has been defined and a prediction has been made.	2 The problem has been defined or a prediction has been made but not both.	1 Neither the problem nor a prediction is present.
Review of Literature SCORE	3 The R of L is thorough, adequately cited, and relavent to the topic.	2 The R of L is inadequate or citations are missing.	1 Little or no use of citations and R of L is not relevant to the topic.
Materials SCORE	3 All materials are listed and measurements are in metric.	2 Not all materials are listed or measurements are not in metric.	1 No materials are listed.
Procedure SCORE	3 Complete and easy to follow, all steps present, in metric if applicable.	2 Procedure is present but not complete or confusing, or measurements not in metric.	1 Procedure is missing.
Results SCORE	3 Results are organized in tables or graphs. Data is quantitative.	2 Results are less organized, not quantitative, and difficult to understand.	1 Results are not present.
Conclusion SCORE	3 Conclusion reflects a concise evaluation & interpretation, reference is made to hypothesis and purpose.	2 Conclusion is present but is inconsistent w/ data collected, does not refer to hypothesis or purpose.	1 Conclusion is not present.
Reference List SCORE	3 Quality and quantity is adequate and current.	2 Quality and quantity is less than adequate, or not current.	1 No reference list
Oral Presentation
Presentation Quality SCORE	3 Clear presentation, concisely summarizes project.	2 Information is adequate, but presentation is difficult to follow.	1 Information jumbles, irrelevant, presentation is unclear.
Dynamics SCORE	3 Speaks fluently, has good eye contact, is polite, dynamic, & interested in their project.	2 Moderate eye contact, polite and dynamic.	1 No interest, no eye contact.
Display
Information Experimental SCORE	3 Complete explaination of the project, includes graphics, charts , or pictures	2 Adequate information present, but not thorough.	1 Missing pertinent information.
Information Technical SCORE	3 Abstract, safety sheet, and endorsements displayed.	2 One of the required forms is missing	1 The required forms have not been displayed.
Artistic Qualities SCORE	3 Neat, organized, and appealing. No spelling errors.	2 Neat, not well organized. Spelling errors present.	1 Sloppy and carelessley prepared.
Enter Title	3	2	1

Subjects:

Science

Types:

Presentation

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