JUDGING CRITERIA FOR PROJECTS

EXPERIMENTAL AND NON-EXPERIMENTAL

SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT (40 %)

The objective of the project is clearly stated.

There is scientific relevance to the project.

The scientific principle(s) is (are) described.

The scientific principle(s) is (are) demonstrated.

The models, where applicable, are properly made.

The conclusions are stated clearly.

The conclusions are valid.

The degree of difficulty of the project is appropriate for the grade level.

ORIGINALITY (15 %)

Topic

Information resources

Displayed materials

Exhibit design

Procedures / Techniques

Design

Use of equipment

UNDERSTANDING / PRESENTATION (25 %)

Presentation is clear and concise

Confidence / Ease of delivery

Questions answered adequately

Appropriate scientific vocabulary

Understands scientific topic

EXHIBIT (20 %)

Layout is logical /self-explanatory

Concise presentation of information/ synopsis

Materials used appropriately/effectively

Neatness

Dramatic value