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Science Fair Display Judging Sheet

By Janice VanCleave

The following is a guide for you to use in creating your own judging sheet.

Note: This sample assessment sheet is for the display only.

Student Presentation assessment is part of the Judging Rubric.

Excellent= 4; Good= 3; Partial= 2; Attempt made= 1; Absent= 0

Science Fair Display Judging Sheet

Project # Name of Project
Display Creativity (Age Appropriate)
Curiosity is demonstrated. 4 3 2 1 0
The display demonstrates ingenuity in its design and development. 4 3 2 1 0
The design of the display displays creativity. 4 3 2 1 0
Scientific Thought
The problem is appropriate for a scientific investigation. 4 3 2 1 0
The problem is stated clearly on the display. 4 3 2 1 0
The problem identifies dependent and independent variables 4 3 2 1 0
The method of investigation is appropriate for the problem. 4 3 2 1 0
A control has been used. 4 3 2 1 0
Data collected justify the conclusion made. 4 3 2 1 0
Thoroughness
The display demonstrates careful planning. 4 3 2 1 0
The display indicate a thorough understanding of the chosen topic 4 3 2 1 0
All information displayed is accurate. 4 3 2 1 0
The logbook sufficiently documents the student’s work. 4 3 2 1 0
Sufficient data has been collected to justify conclusion 4 3 2 1 0
The display represent the project from start to finish. 4 3 2 1 0
Skill
The display reflects the student’s own work. 4 3 2 1 0
The display is well constructed. 4 3 2 1 0
All equipment and materials used is within the student’s level of understanding. 4 3 2 1 0
The display meets safety requirements. 4 3 2 1 0
Clarity of Display
The project display is self-explanatory. 4 3 2 1 0
All lettering, signs, and diagrams are neat and accurate. 4 3 2 1 0
All lettering, signs and diagrams are displayed in an orderly manner. 4 3 2 1 0
The project display has an order that an average person can follow. 4 3 2 1 0
Totals:
7709: A+ Projects in Earth Science: Winning Experiments A+ Projects in Earth Science: Winning Experiments

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