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