Science Fair Projects - What the judges are looking for
In order to assure that you will do well on your science fair project you must know just what the judges are looking for when they review your project. It is very important that you consider these criteria, or you will miss the boat and not give the judges what they want. The items listed below will help guide you when you are making your display and presentation.
Here is a judging code that is often used to rate the quality of your project
Very good = 4; Good = 3; Fair = 2; Poor = 1;
Totally lacking = 0
Judging Criteria for Science Fair Projects
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| curiosity |
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| ingenuity |
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| creative design |
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| Scientific Thought |
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| appropriate subject |
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| problem clearly stated |
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| sufficiently narrow |
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| appropriate methodology |
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| variables, controls and results all checked |
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| conclusion justified |
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| Thoroughness |
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| conclusion justified |
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| understanding of topic |
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| appropriate documentation |
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| sufficient data |
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| Skill |
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| well constructed project |
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| safety observed |
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| Clarity |
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| under-standable |
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| neat and accurate |
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| appropriate signage |
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| good visual aids |
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| demeanor of student |
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It would be a good idea for you to have your parents and relatives or neighbors, especially those with educational background to review your display before science fair and let them use the chart above to rate your project. If they agree that you have a really good science fair project with high marks, the chances of you doing well will be much better than if they all give you poor grades. You still have time to make some changes to improve your project. Good luck.
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