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Science fair judges use a benchmark score as a starting point and then add or subtract points based on certain criteria. If you are able to meet all the requirements, you will likely earn a high score.
Here is a rewritten version of the criteria for a middle school science fair project that is more accessible to a middle school reader:1. Objectives of the project
- Were the ideas and goals of the project explained in a way that was easy to understand?
- Were the problems or issues being addressed stated clearly?
- Were all the variables and controls in the experiments clearly defined and explained?
- Was there a brief explanation of the background or context for the project?
- Were solutions or recommendations presented, if applicable?
2. Skills related to the project
- Did the participant understand and use the equipment and materials needed for the project?
- Did the participant do the experiments and collect data on their own, without help from an adult or mentor?
- Did the participant show they had the skills needed to complete the project, such as following procedures and collecting accurate data?
3. Data collection
- Was the process of conducting experiments and collecting data well documented in a journal or logbook?
- Were the records and data organized and easy to follow?
- Were the experiments repeated to check the results?
- Did the participant spend enough time on the project, including planning, doing experiments, and analyzing data?
- Are the results of the experiments able to be verified and checked by others?
4. Data interpretation
- Were charts, tables, and graphs used to help understand and interpret the collected data?
- Did the participant use research or information from other sources to help interpret the results?
- Did the participant use a wide enough range of data to give an accurate interpretation of the results?
- Did the participant use only objectively collected data and not make up their own results?
5. Project presentation
- Is there a complete and comprehensive report or written summary of the project?
- Does the report look professional, with clear and organized information?
- Did the participant answer questions accurately, politely, and confidently during the presentation?
- Did the participant use the display or materials to help make the presentation more effective?
- Did the participant justify their conclusions based on the results of their experiments?
- Was the participant able to summarize what they learned or discovered through the project?
- Did the participant show creativity in their project display?
- Was the project original and not copied from another source?
- Was the presentation attractive and interesting, with clear and well-organized information?
Congratulations on completing the coaching on Science Fair Projects! Have fun and Wow the judges with your creativity !!!