Science Fair – Judge’s Evaluation Sheet

PROJECT NUMBER _______ TITLE KEYWORDS ______________________________________________

Outstanding
Admirable

Excellent

Exceptional
Poor

Good
Fair

Superior
Very Good

Commendable
Not Done
Judging Criteria

CREATIVE ABILITY (30%) 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30

How much of the work appears to show
originality of approach? Is this a new idea
or an old idea handled in a new or original
way?
SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT (30%) 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Does the exhibit follow the scientific
process? Are all of the parts present? (3 pts.
each)
Title
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Materials Listed
Step-by-step Procedure
Data (A graph, table, or chart)
Results
Conclusion

THOROUGHNESS (15%) 0 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 15
How completely is the story told? Was the
experiment repeated to add validity? Did
they use a control?

SKILL (15%) 0 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 15
Is the workmanship of the display good?
Will it withstand handling without frequent
repairs? Is it freestanding? Was equipment
selected and used properly?
CLARITY (10%) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Will the average person understand what is
displayed? Is the display neatly labeled?
Does the information progress sensibly
through the display? Are conclusions stated
clearly and based on results of actual work?
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TOTAL POINTS
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