2020 Science Fair Report Grading Rubric for
_________________________________ date
The 2020 science fair grading rubric is based on handouts given to students/ parents and posted on the class Weebly page, spoken of in class and shared with students.
Title Page: 10 points
Title page contains an interesting/ appropriate title, student’s name, date, is clear/ neatly written.
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Scientific Question/ Problem/ Purpose: 10 points Asks a scientific question to be solved in the form of a question, can be answered by completing a test/ experiment, not a taste test/ survey. What are you trying to prove and what is the purpose of doing the experiment?
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Hypothesis: 10 points In the form of a statement/ paragraph you state what you think will happen in the experiment along with a scientific reason for that to happen. Best stated as “ … will happen if…”
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Background Research: 15 points
Factual information on the topic you are conducting your experiment in written in paragraph form 1 1/2 pages typed.
13-15 points 10-12 points 7-9 points 4-6 points 1-3 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Materials List & Procedures: 15 points
A complete list of materials to be used in the experiment/ are included in the procedures listed in bulleted form.
A sequential step by step numbered list in command style sentences clearly explains how to complete the experiment.
13-15 points 10-12 points 7-9 points 4-6 points 1-3 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Observations, Results, Variables: 20 points
Information written in paragraph form explains the data collected during the experiment is given: data, tables, photos, graphs, charts, diagrams can be included; use varies with the project. Id the control, independent and dependent variables
17-20 points 13-16 points 9-12 points 5-8 points 1-4 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Conclusion: 10 points
A summary of your experiment written in paragraph form telling whether you proved your hypothesis true or false and the scientific reason for that. How did the data you collect support/ not support your hypothesis? Restate your hypothesis and use scientific vocab. in your explanation.
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as described above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Bibliography: 10 points
This section lists the sources used in researching the report in proper form for each entry style, in ABC order and incorporated at least 3 types of materials and at least 5 sources. Students should have used a mix of hard copy and online sources for such items as reference books, magazines, one internet article, as well as videos, or experts in the field of study.
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as described above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Report Grade _________ Writing/ Grammar Grade:
This grade reflects how well you used the writing process, feedback on your rough draft pieces turned in to the teacher, as well as checked grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitals, complete thoughts, paragraph form, use of margins, neatness. Use of page numbers, indenting paragraphs and margins are also considered. Turned in on time. The report was to be written in size 14 font Times New Roman, single spaced except for the Background Research.
A Neat, checked for form, spell., grammar etc. Less than 4 errors
B Neat, checked for form, spell., grammar etc. No more than 8 errors
C Somewhat neat, checked for form, grammar/ spell., etc. No more than 12 errors
D Somewhat neat, checked for form, grammar/ spell., etc. No more than 16 errors
F Not neat or checked for form, grammar/ spell., etc. 17 errors or more
2020 Science Fair Project Board Grading Rubric for ____________________________ date
The requirements for the display board reflect those standards discussed in class.
Clarity of Graphics
A 14 Neat, easily viewed from 6 ft.
B 11 Most graphics neat, easily viewed @ 6 ft.
C 8 Some graphics neat, easily viewed @ 6ft.
D 5 Some graphics neat, easily viewed @ 4 ft.
F 3 Few/ no graphics Neat, easily viewed @ 4 feet
Originality & Relevance of Graphics
A 14 Two graphics show creativity and are original works of student
B 11 One graphic show creativity and is original works of student
C 8 Graphics are relevant but are borrowed from other sources
D 5 Graphics are not relevant to project
F 3 No graphics are used
Labels
A 14 All important items are clearly labeled/ easily viewed from 3 feet
B 11 Most important items are clearly labeled/ viewed from 3 feet
C 8 Several important items are clearly labeled/ viewed from 3 feet
D 5 Few important items are labeled/ viewed from 3 ft.
F 3 Items of importance are not labeled/not viewed from 3 feet
Elements of Project Given
A 14 All required elements of project given
B 11 Most required elements of project given
C 8 Several required elements of project given
D 5Half of the required elements of project given
F 3 Less than half of required elements of project given
Layout/ Design
A 14 Board is logical in design/ and exceptionally neat/attractive
B 11 Board is logical in set-up and is neat/attractive
C 8 Majority of board is somewhat logical, neat and attractive
D 5 Half of the board is logical, neat, and attractive
F 3 The board is not logical, neat or attractive
Title
A 14 Title is creative, appropriate and read from 6 ft. away
B 11 Title describes project well and can be read from 6 ft. away
C 8 Title describes project and can be read from 4 ft. away
D 5 Title somewhat describes project or can’t be read from 4 ft. away
F 3 No title or title doesn’t describe project or not viewed from 4 ft. away
Mechanics
A 14 Grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization is correct
B 113 or less errors in grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization
C 86 or less errors in grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization
D 5 9 or less errors in grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization
F 3 10+ more errors in grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization
On Time
On time
1 day late
2 days late
3 days late
4 or more days late
Project Board Grade
Comments:
2020 Science Fair Project Presentation Grading Rubric for ______________________________ Date
The requirements for the oral presentation reflect those standards discussed in class.
Time Limit
A 10 Presentation is 7-10 minutes long B 8 Presentation is 5-7 minutes long C 6 Presentation is 4-5minutes long
D 4 Presentation is 3-4 minutes long F 2 Presentation is less than 3 minutes long
Speaks clearly/ uses complete thoughts
A 10 Clearly speaks throughout/ mispronounces no words B 8 Clearly speaks through most of presentation/ mispronounces a couple of words
C 6 Clearly speaks through more than half of presentation/ mispronounces 3-4 words D 4 Clearly speaks through less than half of presentation/ mispronounces 5-6 words
F 2 Does not speak clearly or speaks clearly less than half/ mispronounces 7+ words
Uses Poster and Props
A 10 Creatively uses poster/ props but does not read off board B 8 Uses poster/ props but does not read off board
C 6 Uses poster or props but does not read off board D 4 Uses poster or props and reads some of text off board
F 2 Does not use poster/ props or reads most of text off board
Vocabulary
A 10 Use appropriate vocabulary, uses/defines 3 new words B 8 Use appropriate vocabulary, uses/ defines 2 new words
C 6 Use appropriate vocabulary, uses/ defines 1 new word D 4 Use of appropriate vocab./ defines standard words
F 2 Uses words Inappropriately not able to define words
Knowledge/ Stays on Topic
A 10 Shows full understanding/ stays on topic 90-100% of time. Did not read off cards, board, or outline
B 8 Shows good understanding/ stays on topic 80-89% of time. Read little info. off cards, board, or outline
C 6 Shows good understanding of some parts / stays on topic 70-79% of time. Read lots of info. off cards, board or outline
D 4 Shows some understanding of some parts/ stays on topic 60-69% of time time. Read majority of info off cards, board or outline.
F 2 Does not seem to understand most parts of project/ strays from topic. Read all of the material off cards, board , or outline.
Introduction
A 10 Gives name/ title/ why chose topic B 8 Gives Name &Title C 6 Gives either name or title D 4 Does not give name
F 2 No introduction given
Problem / Hypothesis
A 10 States both clearly in detail B 8 States both with some detail C 6 States 1 of 2 with some detail D 4 Presents 1 of 2 without detail
F 2 Does not present either
Materials/ Procedure
A 10 Given/ clearly explained in detail/ in steps B 8 Given/ explained in detail/ steps
C 6 Given but not clearly in detail or in steps D 4 Gives 1 of 2 with some detail F 2 Does not present either
Observations & Variables
A 10explained in detail/ id. 3 variables B 8 explained with some detail/ id. 2 variables
C 6 explained with detail/ id. 1 variable D 4 Explained with minimal detail/No variables F 2Does not give both Variables &Observations
Results/ Conclusion
A 10 Summarizes project clearly and in detail B 8 Summarizes both with some detail C 6 Summarizes both without detail
D 4 Summarizes one of two F 2Does not summarize either
Prepared
On time +5
1 day late -10
2 days late -15
3 days late -20
4 or more days late -25
Project Board Grade
Comments:
_________________________________ date
The 2020 science fair grading rubric is based on handouts given to students/ parents and posted on the class Weebly page, spoken of in class and shared with students.
Title Page: 10 points
Title page contains an interesting/ appropriate title, student’s name, date, is clear/ neatly written.
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Scientific Question/ Problem/ Purpose: 10 points Asks a scientific question to be solved in the form of a question, can be answered by completing a test/ experiment, not a taste test/ survey. What are you trying to prove and what is the purpose of doing the experiment?
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Hypothesis: 10 points In the form of a statement/ paragraph you state what you think will happen in the experiment along with a scientific reason for that to happen. Best stated as “ … will happen if…”
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Background Research: 15 points
Factual information on the topic you are conducting your experiment in written in paragraph form 1 1/2 pages typed.
13-15 points 10-12 points 7-9 points 4-6 points 1-3 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Materials List & Procedures: 15 points
A complete list of materials to be used in the experiment/ are included in the procedures listed in bulleted form.
A sequential step by step numbered list in command style sentences clearly explains how to complete the experiment.
13-15 points 10-12 points 7-9 points 4-6 points 1-3 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Observations, Results, Variables: 20 points
Information written in paragraph form explains the data collected during the experiment is given: data, tables, photos, graphs, charts, diagrams can be included; use varies with the project. Id the control, independent and dependent variables
17-20 points 13-16 points 9-12 points 5-8 points 1-4 points score
Is complete as noted above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Conclusion: 10 points
A summary of your experiment written in paragraph form telling whether you proved your hypothesis true or false and the scientific reason for that. How did the data you collect support/ not support your hypothesis? Restate your hypothesis and use scientific vocab. in your explanation.
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as described above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Bibliography: 10 points
This section lists the sources used in researching the report in proper form for each entry style, in ABC order and incorporated at least 3 types of materials and at least 5 sources. Students should have used a mix of hard copy and online sources for such items as reference books, magazines, one internet article, as well as videos, or experts in the field of study.
9-10 points 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points score
Is complete as described above Is almost complete Is somewhat complete Meets few requirements Is incomplete, poorly done
Report Grade _________ Writing/ Grammar Grade:
This grade reflects how well you used the writing process, feedback on your rough draft pieces turned in to the teacher, as well as checked grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitals, complete thoughts, paragraph form, use of margins, neatness. Use of page numbers, indenting paragraphs and margins are also considered. Turned in on time. The report was to be written in size 14 font Times New Roman, single spaced except for the Background Research.
A Neat, checked for form, spell., grammar etc. Less than 4 errors
B Neat, checked for form, spell., grammar etc. No more than 8 errors
C Somewhat neat, checked for form, grammar/ spell., etc. No more than 12 errors
D Somewhat neat, checked for form, grammar/ spell., etc. No more than 16 errors
F Not neat or checked for form, grammar/ spell., etc. 17 errors or more
2020 Science Fair Project Board Grading Rubric for ____________________________ date
The requirements for the display board reflect those standards discussed in class.
Clarity of Graphics
A 14 Neat, easily viewed from 6 ft.
B 11 Most graphics neat, easily viewed @ 6 ft.
C 8 Some graphics neat, easily viewed @ 6ft.
D 5 Some graphics neat, easily viewed @ 4 ft.
F 3 Few/ no graphics Neat, easily viewed @ 4 feet
Originality & Relevance of Graphics
A 14 Two graphics show creativity and are original works of student
B 11 One graphic show creativity and is original works of student
C 8 Graphics are relevant but are borrowed from other sources
D 5 Graphics are not relevant to project
F 3 No graphics are used
Labels
A 14 All important items are clearly labeled/ easily viewed from 3 feet
B 11 Most important items are clearly labeled/ viewed from 3 feet
C 8 Several important items are clearly labeled/ viewed from 3 feet
D 5 Few important items are labeled/ viewed from 3 ft.
F 3 Items of importance are not labeled/not viewed from 3 feet
Elements of Project Given
A 14 All required elements of project given
B 11 Most required elements of project given
C 8 Several required elements of project given
D 5Half of the required elements of project given
F 3 Less than half of required elements of project given
Layout/ Design
A 14 Board is logical in design/ and exceptionally neat/attractive
B 11 Board is logical in set-up and is neat/attractive
C 8 Majority of board is somewhat logical, neat and attractive
D 5 Half of the board is logical, neat, and attractive
F 3 The board is not logical, neat or attractive
Title
A 14 Title is creative, appropriate and read from 6 ft. away
B 11 Title describes project well and can be read from 6 ft. away
C 8 Title describes project and can be read from 4 ft. away
D 5 Title somewhat describes project or can’t be read from 4 ft. away
F 3 No title or title doesn’t describe project or not viewed from 4 ft. away
Mechanics
A 14 Grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization is correct
B 113 or less errors in grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization
C 86 or less errors in grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization
D 5 9 or less errors in grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization
F 3 10+ more errors in grammar, spelling punctuation capitalization
On Time
On time
1 day late
2 days late
3 days late
4 or more days late
Project Board Grade
Comments:
2020 Science Fair Project Presentation Grading Rubric for ______________________________ Date
The requirements for the oral presentation reflect those standards discussed in class.
Time Limit
A 10 Presentation is 7-10 minutes long B 8 Presentation is 5-7 minutes long C 6 Presentation is 4-5minutes long
D 4 Presentation is 3-4 minutes long F 2 Presentation is less than 3 minutes long
Speaks clearly/ uses complete thoughts
A 10 Clearly speaks throughout/ mispronounces no words B 8 Clearly speaks through most of presentation/ mispronounces a couple of words
C 6 Clearly speaks through more than half of presentation/ mispronounces 3-4 words D 4 Clearly speaks through less than half of presentation/ mispronounces 5-6 words
F 2 Does not speak clearly or speaks clearly less than half/ mispronounces 7+ words
Uses Poster and Props
A 10 Creatively uses poster/ props but does not read off board B 8 Uses poster/ props but does not read off board
C 6 Uses poster or props but does not read off board D 4 Uses poster or props and reads some of text off board
F 2 Does not use poster/ props or reads most of text off board
Vocabulary
A 10 Use appropriate vocabulary, uses/defines 3 new words B 8 Use appropriate vocabulary, uses/ defines 2 new words
C 6 Use appropriate vocabulary, uses/ defines 1 new word D 4 Use of appropriate vocab./ defines standard words
F 2 Uses words Inappropriately not able to define words
Knowledge/ Stays on Topic
A 10 Shows full understanding/ stays on topic 90-100% of time. Did not read off cards, board, or outline
B 8 Shows good understanding/ stays on topic 80-89% of time. Read little info. off cards, board, or outline
C 6 Shows good understanding of some parts / stays on topic 70-79% of time. Read lots of info. off cards, board or outline
D 4 Shows some understanding of some parts/ stays on topic 60-69% of time time. Read majority of info off cards, board or outline.
F 2 Does not seem to understand most parts of project/ strays from topic. Read all of the material off cards, board , or outline.
Introduction
A 10 Gives name/ title/ why chose topic B 8 Gives Name &Title C 6 Gives either name or title D 4 Does not give name
F 2 No introduction given
Problem / Hypothesis
A 10 States both clearly in detail B 8 States both with some detail C 6 States 1 of 2 with some detail D 4 Presents 1 of 2 without detail
F 2 Does not present either
Materials/ Procedure
A 10 Given/ clearly explained in detail/ in steps B 8 Given/ explained in detail/ steps
C 6 Given but not clearly in detail or in steps D 4 Gives 1 of 2 with some detail F 2 Does not present either
Observations & Variables
A 10explained in detail/ id. 3 variables B 8 explained with some detail/ id. 2 variables
C 6 explained with detail/ id. 1 variable D 4 Explained with minimal detail/No variables F 2Does not give both Variables &Observations
Results/ Conclusion
A 10 Summarizes project clearly and in detail B 8 Summarizes both with some detail C 6 Summarizes both without detail
D 4 Summarizes one of two F 2Does not summarize either
Prepared
On time +5
1 day late -10
2 days late -15
3 days late -20
4 or more days late -25
Project Board Grade
Comments:
