Even More Science Fair

Here are some considerations.
Musselman High School Science Fair Project Judging Form Project # _______
Project Title: _____________________________________          Category: ____________________
Evaluation Criteria

Content of project (25 points)

Is there a well-written abstract?

Are the materials and equipment listed?

Was the procedure listed in concise terms?

Actual/Potential errors are discussed?

Is there an apparent result or conclusion?










Total

Scientific Study (25 points)








Is the problem thoroughly tested?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Is it a testable hypothesis?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Are the variables stated?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Follow the scientific method?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Are the conclusions accurate?
o
o
o
o
o
o









Total

Interview Analysis (20 points)








Does the student or students know the topic?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Did the student or students present the topic well? If team, did all speak?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Does the oral presentation show organization and planning?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Can the student or students answer questions on their topic?
o
o
o
o
o
o









Total

Experimentation (20 points)








Was there quantitative/qualitative data gathered?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Was there controlled experimentation?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Did the experiment truly test the hypothesis?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Was the data collected correctly?
o
o
o
o
o
o









Total

Overall project analysis (10 points)








Is the display visually appealing?
o
o
o
o
o
o


Was the project well planned and









Total




Total number of points (Out of 100 possible)
Grand Total


* Highest score for category out of 100 pts = 1st place
Second highest score for category out of 100 pts = 2nd place
Third highest score for category out of 100 pts = 3rd place
Fourth highest score for category out of 100 pts = Honorable Mention