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?
COLUMN TOTAL POINTS
TOTAL POINTS
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