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Southern Minnesota Regional Science & Engineering Fair Criteria

Elementary Fair Scientific Method Form

Do NOT give this SCORE sheet back to the student. Awards judging is conducted using a 100-point scale with

points assigned to Research Question, Design & Methodology, Execution (Data Collection, Analysis and

Interpretation), Creativity, and Presentation (Poster and Interview).

Student name(s): ________________________________________________

Project #: _______ Grade: _______ Judge Initials: ______ Judging Team: ______

I. Research Question (10 pts)

___ Student provides a clear and definable research question and/or problem statement.

___ Research question and/or problem statement is based on solid reasoning and foundations.

___ Student(s) understands/relates question/statement to real issues and challenges.

II. Design and Methodology (15 pts)

___ Methods are appropriate to address question/statement from above.

___ Student can identify variables and controls.

___ Methods are within the student’s capacity and resources.

III. Execution: Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation (20 pts)

___ Data collected were appropriate to address the student’s question/statement.

___ Methods could be replicated by someone else.

___ Sufficient data collected to support interpretation and conclusions.

IV. Creativity (20 pts)

___ Project demonstrated significant creativity in one or more of the above criteria.

V. Presentation (35 pts)

a. Poster (10 pts)

___ Display was organized in a logical and/or creatively effective way.

___ Graphs, Tables, Figures, etc… are clear and used appropriately.

___ Display is aesthetically pleasing and easy to read.

b. Interview (25 pts)

___ Students provided thoughtful and enthusiastic responses to questions.

___ Student has an understanding of basic science relevant to project.

___ Student understands interpretation and limitations of results and conclusions.

___ Evidence supports independence in conducting project (outside assistance is not excessive).

___ Student recognizes the potential impact in science, society and/or economics of the project.

___ Student provides quality ideas for further research.

___ For team projects, contributions to and understanding of project is provided by all members.

SUGGESTED RIBBON POINTS

_____ TOTAL

Purple Ribbon= 85-100

Blue Ribbon= 70-84

Red Ribbon= 0-69

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