District 23 Science Fair

Experiment Judging Form (updated October 22, 2014)

Experiment: Undertake an investigation to test a scientific

hypothesis by the experimental method. At least one independent
variable is manipulated; other variables are controlled.
Judge's Name: _________________________________
Criteria

Expectations

Not Yet

Almost There

Meeting

Fully Meeting

Exceeding

Creative, original experiment (outcome not apparent)

that is also challenging or important

SCIENTIFIC METHOD

QUESTION &
HYPOTHESIS

PROCEDURE
(DATA
COLLECTION)

The hypothesis is stated with an

"if then statement"
Supported with thorough scientific background
research
Thorough and complete procedure that was followed
allowed the participant to answer their question
Large sample size (min. 30 subjects) and/or multiple
trials (repeated the test a minimum of 10 times)
All necessary variables considered and controlled.
All necessary safety precautions taken and explicitly
stated. All ethics followed (signed consent forms)
Raw data is displayed (log book) with correct units in
easy to read table

REPRESENTATION
OF DATA

Statistical Analysis Calculations are included and

displayed in an easy to read table. Not Applicable
(please check the appropriate boxes)
Calculations were made before the data was graphed
(raw data is not graphed- central tendency graphed)
Chosen graph types are appropriate and display the
data (no pie charts/ circle graphs)
Can summarize the results of the experiment

CONCLUSION
(OUTCOME)

Is able to explain if the hypothesis was supported or

refuted and why
Can identify errors made and how they affected the
results
Can make connections to the real world and explain
the relevance of their results

Average Standard Deviation T-test ANOVA test

VISUAL
COMMUNICATION
(DISPLAY BOARD)

Organized, logical layout, self-explanatory

(project is easily understood)
Attractive, neat, very well-constructed
(90 corners, typed, straight lines)
Many photographs, videos, diagrams, and/or models
clearly display results and/or process
Colourful, very creative design and title, interesting to
look at

ORAL

COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION
(PRESENTATION)
SPEAKER IS

Appropriate volume, speed, enunciation, and tone

Positive, confident, and enthusiastic
Knowledgeable about subject matter

Can confidently explain what the statistical tests mean

and why they used them

Can describe what their next steps would be if they

continued this experiment

Can confidently answer all questions posed by the

judge
Written
Communication
(Report and Log
Book)

Abstract of project provided

Report contains all required components
(see attached)
Organized, well laid-out, easy to follow
Logbook is detailed, thoughtful, and an interesting
account of everything done for the project
Error-free

See attached for required components of abstract, report, log book and display board