Science Fair Expo-school Rating Sheet

SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR RATING SHEET Name of Student________________________________ Grade_____

Project Title__________________________________________________

Each project is judged on the basis of the areas below. Please use the following rating numbers (1-4), when scoring the projects. A total score of 75 or higher represents a standards based project that is at proficiency.

1-Below the Standard 2. Approaching the Standard 3 – Meets the Standard 4- Exceeds the Standard Rating Points THE PROJECT 30% Overall appearance, organization, neatness. Use of graphs, charts and/or photographs. __________ X 6 = __________ CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING 10% OF SCIENCE Originality, timeliness, significance of project. Uses scientific concepts to explain observations.

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X 4 = ___________

SCIENTIFIC PROCESS 30% Use of the scientific method-problem; hypothesis; procedures; observations; and conclusions. Records and analyzes data.

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X 6 = ____________

RESEARCH REPORT 10% Uses several sources of information. Overall structure is clear and well written. Correct grammar and spelling.

____________ X 4 = _____________

ORAL PRESENTATION 20% Presentation is organized; Knowledge and understanding of science facts and project findings. Refers to report and project to support concepts; responds appropriately to questions. Relates project results to everyday life.

____________ Total Score

X 5 = ____________ ___________________ (Maximum 100 points)

Initials of Judge ____________