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Science Fair Project 
Science Fair Project
Rubric to assess student work and completion of science fair project
Rubric Code: M29C88
By psmithteacher
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Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Science Fair Project Points
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

4 pts

Good

6 pts

Excellent

8 pts

Outstanding

10 pts

Concept
10 %

Poor

Student seems to be confused about purpose of project.
Fair

Student has a workable idea for the project but does not follow through the steps completely.
Good

Student has a good working idea for the project and followed all steps in order.
Excellent

Student implements a creative idea for the project and follows all steps in order with success.
Outstanding

Student implements a creative idea for the project and follows all steps with success and develops a product and display.
Hypothesis
10 %

Poor

Hypothesis is unrelated to the purpose of the project. It is not tested throughout the project.
Fair

Hypothesis is stated correctly, but does not correlate to the purpose of the project and is not testable.
Good

Hypothesis correlates to the purpose but is not testable.
Excellent

Hypothesis is testable and directly correlates to the purpose.
Outstanding

Hypothesis is testable and directly correlates to the purpose. Hypothesis is also stated correctly and is followed through with the conclusion.
Experiment
10 %

Poor

Student did not use appropiate materials and incorrectly stated the procedure so that anyone wishing to do the experiment gets varied results.
Fair

Student used appropiate materials and stated the procedure so that anyone wishing to do the experiment can perform it but must guess what to do at more than 2 steps.
Good

Student used appropiate materials and stated the procedure so that anyone wishing to do the experiment can perform it but must guess what to do at 1-2 steps.
Excellent

Student used appropiate materials and correctly stated the procedure so that anyone wishing to do the experiment can perform it and get the same results.
Outstanding

Student used appropiate materials and correctly stated the procedure so that anyone wishing to do the experiment can perform it and get the same results. Multiple trials were also performed.
Analysis (data)
10 %

Poor

It is unclear what the data represents without referring to the written results.
Fair

Results must be referenced (more than twice) to gain an understanding of the data.
Good

Results must be referenced (at least once) to gain an understanding of the data.
Excellent

Data is understood but results may have to be referenced.
Outstanding

Data is understood without having to read the results to figure out what happened.
Research/Bibliography
10 %

Poor

Research does not help the student form a testable hypothesis and does not add to the student's prior knowledge.
Fair

Research helps the student form a testable hypothesis but does not add to the student's prior knowledge.
Good

Research helps the student form a hypothesis (maybe not testable) and gives the student knowledge that may or may not have been known.
Excellent

Research helps the student form a testable hypothesis and gives the student knowledge that may or may not have been known.
Outstanding

Research helps the student form a testable hypothesis and gives the student knowledge about the experiment not previously known. Bibliography is complete.
Conclusion
10 %

Poor

Student neither explains the results of the experiment nor tells if the hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
Fair

Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
Good

Student explains the results of the project but leaves some question about what was supposed to happen and what actually did. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
Excellent

Student explains the results of the project and draws a difference between what was supposed to happen and what actually did. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect. Student exemplifies an understanding of the scientific process.
Outstanding

Student clearly explains the results of the project and draws a difference between what was supposed to happen and what actually did. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect. Student exemplifies complete understanding of the scientific process.
Display Board/Materials
10 %

Poor

Board is not neat and seems haphazardly thrown together. Steps from the scientific process may or may not be out of order.
Fair

Board is decorated nicely. More than two steps of the scientific process is out of order. /Materials are missing a few things that could add to the accuracy of the experiment.
Good

Board is decorated nicely and neatly. One to two steps of the scientific process is out of order. Materials are appropiate for the experiment
Excellent

Board is decorated nicely and neatly. The decoration draws a viewer to the board and keeps their attention. Materials are well used to implement project.
Outstanding

Board is decorated nicely and neatly. The decoration draws a viewer to the board and keeps their attention. Scientific process is in correct order. Materials were well thought out.
Student Presentation
10 %

Poor

Student does not present his/her project in an understandable method.
Fair

Student presents with understanding but shows little or no confidence in their project.
Good

Student presents with understanding to the audience and shows confidence in their project.
Excellent

Student presents with understanding to the audience and shows confidence and excitement with their results.
Outstanding

Student presents project with understanding, keeps audience interested and adds excitement to what he/she has accomplished.
Question and Answer
10 %

Poor

Student does not answer questions presented by others regarding project in an informative and knowledgeable manner.
Fair

Student answers questions with little to basic knowledge of project and is difficult to understand.
Good

Student answers some questions with basic to good knowledge of project
Excellent

Student answers questions well with a large amount of knowledge about project and can back up answers with research.
Outstanding

Student answers all questions knowledgeably with a great understanding of topic and with research to back up claims. Student's answers are easy to understand.



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