Project

# ____________________________Title: ________________________________________________________Category: ______________________________

Judging Rubric 2014 Wyoming State Science Fair

Judge ID#

There are five general categories for judging each project: Creativity, Scientific
thought/Engineering goals, Thoroughness, Skill and Clarity. Each category represents
a core value associated with high quality scientific research. The maximum points
associated with each judging category (core value) are provided in parentheses.
Indicators/competencies that support each value are provided. Assign points with the
following general principles in mind:
0-score implies there is no evidence of that competency
1-score implies minimal evidence
2-score implies fair representation of the competency
3-score implies excellent representation of the competency
4-score implies superior or exemplary representation of the competency

Creativity (30)
Scientific thought/ Engineering goals (30)

Creativity of the question

Apparent?

No

Yes

Specific?

No

Yes

Measurable?

No

Yes

Achievable?

No

Yes

Does the project have a

clear objective?

Objectives

Creative research should support an

investigation and help answer a
question in an original way. Consider
each of the following aspects of the
project

Relevant?
No Yes
0
1
2
Creativity of the approach to the research Extent to which the research applies to a real (non-
contrived) problem?
0
1
2
0
1
2
Creativity in data analysis
Experimental design, control/variablesto what extent
did the researcher identify appropriate variables?
0
1
2
0
1
2
Creativity in data application
Was there a procedural plan for obtaining a solution?
0
1
2
No
Yes
Creative use of equipment/technology
Viability of solutions/research plan
0
1
2
User-friendly
0
1
2
3
Originality of idea
Economically feasible
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
Safe
0
1
2
3
Novel methods
End product utility
0
1
2
Design
0
1
2
3
Demonstrated creativity in
Construction/
0
1
2
3
data/conclusion reporting
conceptualization
0
1
2
Degree to which the research procedure(s),
solution or product represents an improvement
Methods are efficient and reliable
over what currently exists
0
1
2
Interview Notes:

(Additional note space on back)

Unrehearsed/
spontaneous
responses
Use of precise and
accurate language
Evidence of ingenuity

Division: ________________________

Evidence of testing
No

Yes
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Skill (15)
Laboratory skills

Degree of completeness with

Computational skills
regard to investigation of the
problem
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
Degree of completeness of written Design skills
account of investigation (notes)
0
1
2
3
Quality of literature review
0
1
2
3
Depth of understanding of
alternative explanations/
theoretical frameworks
0

0
1
2
3
Degree of assistance
0
1
2
Demonstrated autonomy
0

Clarity (10)
Purpose, procedures and
conclusions

Was any new equipment used?

Whose/what facilities were used?

Alignment of written
report with spoken
account
0
1
2
Clear evidence of research
process/ phase
understanding
0
1
2
Is data presented clearly?
No
Yes
Is data analysis clear?
No
Yes
Is the display board well
organized?
No

Yes

Does the interview amplify

qualities of student voice,
spontaneity &
understanding?

Adequate

No

Notes:

Division: ________________________

Interview Notes for feedback:

Time spent working on project

Inadequate

For extended data use

and application

Thoroughness (15)
Degree to which purpose was
carried out in the investigation

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Yes