SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR RATING SHEET

Name of Student________________________________

Grade_____ Project Title__________________________________________________

Each project is judged on the basis of the areas below. Please use the following rating numbers (1-4), when scoring
the projects. A total score of 75 or higher represents a standards based project that is at proficiency.

1-Below the Standard 2. Approaching the Standard 3 – Meets the Standard 4- Exceeds the Standard
Rating Points
THE PROJECT 30%
Overall appearance, organization,
neatness. Use of graphs, charts
and/or photographs. __________ X 6 = __________

CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING 10%

OF SCIENCE
Originality, timeliness, significance of project.
Uses scientific concepts to explain observations. __________ X 4 = ___________

SCIENTIFIC PROCESS 30%

Use of the scientific method-problem; hypothesis;
procedures; observations; and conclusions.
Records and analyzes data. __________ X 6 = ____________

RESEARCH REPORT 10%

Uses several sources of information. Overall
structure is clear and well written. Correct
grammar and spelling. ____________ X 4 = _____________

ORAL PRESENTATION 20%

Presentation is organized; Knowledge and
understanding of science facts and project findings.
Refers to report and project to support concepts;
responds appropriately to questions. Relates project
results to everyday life. ____________ X 5 = ____________

Total Score ___________________

(Maximum 100 points)

Initials of Judge ____________