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Science Fair and abstract
Science Fair and abstract
Rubric to grade students on science fair project boards with journal included turned in. The research report has already been graded.
Rubric Code:
Y22AB24
By
Esaete
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
6-8, Undergraduate
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Display Board Project Points
incomplete/no project
1 pts
Poor
5 pts
Fair
8 pts
Good
13 pts
Excellent
20 pts
Abstract
3 pts
incomplete/no project
Poor
Abstract is missing more than one required element and/or/contains spelling/grammar issues that impair understanding.
Fair
Abstract is missing one of the required elements and/or contains multiple grammar and/or spelling errors.
Good
Abstract contains a description of the experiment with all required elements, but contains errors in grammar and/or spelling.
Excellent
Abstract contains a concise, well-written description of the experiment, including hypothesis, variables, procedure, and conclusion.
Problem Statement
1 pts
incomplete/no project
Poor
Problem Statement is missing or does not identify purpose of project.
Fair
Problem Statement is not clear or does not specifically identify purpose.
Good
Problem Statement is identifies purpose, but is not completely specific or focused.
Excellent
Problem Statement is clearly stated and readily identifies the purpose of the project.
Hypothesis & Variables
1 pts
incomplete/no project
Poor
Hypothesis is unrelated to the purpose of the project. It is not tested throughout the project. Did not mention dependent and independent variables.
Fair
Hypothesis is stated correctly, but does not correlate to the purpose of the project and is not testable.Variables were not completely described or were incorrectly classified as dependent or independent.
Good
Hypothesis correlates to the purpose but is not stated as an if/then/because statement. Hypothesis refutes or defends established knowledge. Variables were identified and classified as dependent and independent.
Excellent
Hypothesis is testable and directly correlates to the purpose. It is stated as an if/then/because statement. Provides references showing that hypothesis refutes or defends established knowledge. Variables were classified as dependent and independent.
Materials
1 pts
incomplete/no project
Poor
Materials are not appropiate for the experiment or list of materials missing.
Fair
Materials are missing a few things the teacher feels could add to the accuracy of the experiment. List did not show details about items used.
Good
Materials are appropiate for the experiment but reproducibility is uncertain. List was not specific for all items regarding sizes and units of measurement.
Excellent
Materials are appropiate for the experiment and reproducibility is possible, though limited to certain audiences. Showed information about size and units of measurement.
Procedure
1 pts
incomplete/no project
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.
Data-Tables & Graphs
1 pts
incomplete/no project
Poor
No axes are labeled. It is unclear what the data represents without referring to the written results.
Fair
Some axes are labeled. Results must be referenced (more than twice) to gain an understanding of the data.
Good
Most axes are labeled. Results must be referenced (at least once) to gain an understanding of the data.
Excellent
All axes are labeled. Data is understood but results may have to be referenced.
Results
1 pts
incomplete/no project
Poor
Does not explain the data. Unclear what happened in the experiment after reading the results.
Fair
Somewhat explains the data but the reader must see a chart or graph to gain a clear understanding of the project's results.
Good
Almost explains data and tells what happened in the experiement. The reader must see a chart or graph to gain a clear understanding of the project's results.
Excellent
Mostly explains data and tells what happened in the experiement with one question. If no data were provided, a reader would still understand what happened in the experiment.
Conclusion
1 pts
incomplete/no project
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 proved or refuted.
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 proved or refuted. Student exemplifies an understanding of the scientific process.
Presentation
2 pts
incomplete/no project
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 are out of order.
Good
Board is decorated nicely and neatly. One to two steps of the scientific process are out of order.
Excellent
Board is decorated nicely and neatly. The decoration draws a visitor to the board and keeps their attention. One step of the scientific process is out of order.
Journal
1 pts
incomplete/no project
Poor
Journal is not neat and is missing items and dates.
Fair
Journal is legible but is missing either items or dates.
Good
Journal is complete, but hard to read through and understand information.
Excellent
Journal is complete, legible and easy to follow what the student's steps were in completing their project.
Keywords:
science fair
Subjects:
Science
Social Sciences
Types:
Project
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