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Science Fair Project Grading Rubric 
Science Fair Project Grading Rubric
Scientific Project
Rubric Code: Y23CB3C
By Kplant
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Extending

10 pts

Applying

8 pts

Developing

6 pts

InadequateBeginning

4 pts

Research Question

Extending

Stated the problem in question form. How does ___affect ____? How will ____ affect ____? No misspelled words. Easy to understand.
Applying

Stated the problem. No misspelled words. Legible.
Developing

Stated the problem or question, using incorrect form. Misspelled words. Messy, illegible
InadequateBeginning

Not titled, incomplete question or doesn't use correct format.
Project Abstract

Extending

Abstract is neat, easy to read and easy to follow. No misspelled words. Gives a clear "snapshot" of what the research project is about: Question, hypothesis, procedure, observations, and conclusions.
Applying

Abstract is neat, easy to read and easy to follow. Gives a good "snapshot" of what the project is about:
Question, hypothesis, procedure, observations, and conclusions.
Developing

Abstract is messy, not easy to follow or read. Writing is hard to read. Missing information. Project purpose is difficult to understand.
InadequateBeginning

No abstract
Background Research

Extending

Minimal one paragraph research focusing on topic of research.
Applying

Minimal one paragraph research focusing on topic of research.
Developing

Less than one paragraph research and/or loosely related to the research topic.
InadequateBeginning

No research information
Hypothesis

Extending

Answers the question in a complete sentence. Can tell that the student has put thought into statement. Background research is evident. It is an educated guess. No misspelled words.
Applying

Answers the question in a complete sentence. Applies directly to the problem.
Developing

Answers the question in a complete sentence. Does not apply to the problem. Is not an educated guess. Misspelled words. Messy, illegible
InadequateBeginning

Does not answer in a complete sentence. No answer. No title.
Materials

Extending

List of all materials is complete and up to date with no misspelled words.
Applying

List of materials is complete.
Developing

List of materials is incomplete or messy, or illegible. Misspelled words.
InadequateBeginning

Does not list the materials used in the experiment.
Procedure

Extending

Completed procedure. Complete sentences. No fragments. No misspelled words. All variables are present.
Applying

Completed procedure. Complete sentences. All variables are present. Neat and organized
Developing

Incomplete procedure. Misspelled words. Incomplete sentences. Fragments in steps of progress. Missing variables
InadequateBeginning

No procedure. Fragmented in step by step process.
Results

Extending

Completed results with a colorful graph, data table or both, to support the explanation of the results of the research. No fragments. No misspelled words. Neat. Organized. Easy to read graphics.
Applying

Completed results with a graph and explanation. No fragments. No misspelled words. Neat. Organized.
Developing

Documentation (an explanation) is provided, but without a graph or data table.. Fragments. Misspelled words.
InadequateBeginning

No results. Fragmented. No documentation.
Conclusion

Extending

Conclusion is related to the hypothesis. Correct wording and format. Stated in complete sentences. No misspelled words.
Applying

Conclusion is related to the hypothesis as the answer to the problem or question. Answered in a complete sentences.
Developing

Conclusion not related to problem. Not written in correlation to the hypothesis. Misspelled words. Fragments. Incomplete sentence
InadequateBeginning

No conclusion. Fragmented.
Display

Extending

Poster board is a trifold that includes all required pieces. Display is colourful, neat, and engaging. There are also objects or products from the experiment displayed with the board and/or photographs from the project.
Applying

Poster board is a trifold that includes some required pieces. Display is colourful, neat, and engaging. There are also objects or products from the experiment displayed with the board and/or photographs from the project.
Developing

Poster board is a trifold that includes some required pieces. Display is minimally engaging. There are also objects or products from the experiment displayed with the board and/or photographs from the project.
InadequateBeginning

Poster board lacks several of the required elements.
Presentation

Extending

During the science celebration, the student engages with viewers and can adequately answer any questions. Tone is friendly, respectful and professional.
Applying

During the science celebration, the student engages with viewers and can answer some questions. Tone is friendly, respectful and professional.
Developing

During the science celebration, the student engages with viewers minimally and struggles to answer any questions. Tone is friendly, respectful and professional.
InadequateBeginning

During the science celebration, student is unable to meet several requirements.



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