Judging Form

Student(s) Name(s)___________________________________________________

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PROBLEM
TOTALS
Does it pose a question that can be investigated or measured?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Is the problem clearly displayed?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
HYPOHESIS
 
Is the hypothesis clearly stated and supported?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Is the hypothesis displayed?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Is the hypothesis testable, able to be measured, reproducible?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
PROCEDURES
 
Is the procedure clear and detailed?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Was the proper equipment used?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Was the scientific method used?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Is variable controlled?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Can the student do the procedure?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Did the student do the procedure?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Is the sample size adequate, has experiment been repeated enough?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
RESULTS
 
Are the results clearly stated?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Are the results graphed in tables, charts, and/or pictures?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Are the results tabulated?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Are the results based on the procedure?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Are the results statistically analyzed?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
CONCLUSIONS
 
Are the conclusions clearly stated?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Are the conclusions displayed?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Are the conclusions supported by data?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Are the conclusions consistent with data?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Are the conclusions consistent with literature?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Is the conclusion relevant to the hypothesis?
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
DISPLAY BOARD
 
Scientific data is presented in a well-organized, visually appealing display, spelling correct
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
REPORT
 
Text reviewed / References listed / Varied sources
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
JOURNAL
 
Student recorded observations/progression of experiment in journal
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
INTERVIEW WITH JUDGE
 
Ability to answer the judges questions
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Ability to communicate effectively
10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1
 
Total Points          
 
 
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