2015

Tomorrow

• Dress nice (No jeans, T-shirts, or hoodies)• Report straight to the library• Find your poster & put on your name tag• Lay out your research paper & any other display

components you brought• Wait patiently & stay by your board the whole period• Be polite• No, the refreshments are not for you. They are for our

volunteers. The lanyard is your gift.• At the end of the period, turn in your final paper for an

additional gift

The Judges’ Rubric

Is the problem stated clearly? 0 1 2 3

Is the hypothesis understandable and testable? 0 1 2 3

Were the experimental procedures explained clearly? 0 1 2 3

Are the variables clearly recognized and defined (dependant and independent variables)? 0 1 2 3

Is the control clearly identified? 0 1 2 3

Is the data adequate and complete enough to make a conclusion? 0 1 2 3

Did the student discuss information they obtained through research? 0 1 2 3

Is the student able to recognize what changes may need to be made to the experiment or sources of errors? 0 1 2 3

Is the student able to reflect on the conclusion and state why it supported or disproved the hypothesis? 0 1 2 3

Section Subtotal: /27 pts.

Project #: _____

Evaluation Scale:0 = No Attempt 1 = Incorrect/Very Poor 2 = Fair/Satisfactory 3 = Excellent

Scientific Thought

The Judges’ Rubric

Was the purpose of the project carried out to completion? 0 1 2 3

Are the conclusions valid based on the data and research? 0 1 2 3Does it seem that adequate time spent on the project? 0 1 2 3Section Subtotal: / 9 pts.

Thoroughness

Evaluation Scale:0 = No Attempt 1 = Incorrect/Very Poor 2 = Fair/Satisfactory 3 = Excellent

The Judges’ RubricEvaluation Scale:0 = No Attempt 1 = Incorrect/Very Poor 2 = Fair/Satisfactory 3 = Excellent

How clearly is the student able to discuss the project? 0 1 2 3Has the student exhibited good writing skills? 0 1 2 3Are the project components presented in an orderly manner? 0 1 2 3

Are the graphs and tables easy to understand? 0 1 2 3How well does the project display explain itself? 0 1 2 3Section Subtotal: / 15 pts.

Presentation and Communication

The Judges’ RubricEvaluation Scale:0 = No Attempt 1 = Incorrect/Very Poor 2 = Fair/Satisfactory 3 = Excellent

The question asked? 0 1 2 3The approach to solving the problem? 0 1 2 3The analysis of the data? 0 1 2 3The interpretation of the data? 0 1 2 3The use, construction, or design of equipment? 0 1 2 3Section Subtotal: / 15 pts.

Creativity and originalityDoes the project show creative ability and originality in:

The Judges’ Rubric• Total Score: ________ / 66 pts.*• Rating Earned: ___________________

Rating ScalePoints: Rating Earned:0-39 Unsatisfactory40-45 Satisfactory46-51 Fair52-58 Excellent59-66 Superior

AFTER SCHOOL

• Come get your poster if you want to keep it.• Posters left behind will meet one of these fates:– Used as an example next year (good, bad, or ugly)– Thrown in the trash– Deconstructed to be recycled for a student in need next

year• If you can or are willing to stick around and help

clean-up…great and thank you.• HAVE A GREAT BREAK!! (I won’t see you Friday )