Rubrics for Science Project Parts

Display Board Rubric

Content of  Display Board	90 points. Each element in the display had a function and clearly served to illustrate some aspect of the experiment.  All items were included, were neatly and correctly labeled, and correctly placed on the display following all guidelines.	80-89 points  Each element in the display had a function and clearly served to illustrate some aspect of the experiment.  Most items were included, were neatly and correctly labeled, and correctly placed on the board.	70-79 points – Each element had a function and clearly served to illustrate some aspect of the experiment.  Some components may be missing, mislabeled, or out of sequence.	65 points –The display seemed incomplete or chaotic with no clear plan.  Many labels were missing, incorrect, or improperly placed on the display.
Appearance of Display Board	5-10 points Neat and readable, with good use of contrasting colors.	4 points Attempt at neat and readable, with fairly good use of contrasting colors	3 points Attempt at neat and readable. No use of contrasting colors.

 

 

Oral Presentation Rubric

Content	90 points  Shows a full understanding of the entire project.	80-89 points Shows a good understanding of the entire project.	70- 79 points Shows a good understanding of only parts of the project.	60-69 points Does not seem to understand the project very well.
Presentation	9-10 points Stands up straight, looks relaxed & confident; establishes eye contact with judges during the presentation.	8 points Stands up straight & establishes eye contact with almost everyone in the audience during the presentation.	7 points Sometimes stands up straight; may lose eye contact with judges from time to time.	6 points Slouches and/or does not look at the judges during the presentation. Reads from the board. Turns back to judges for an extended period.

 

Abstract Rubric

Written Content	90 points The body of the abstract is limited to a maximum of 250 words and fits into the predefined space. The purpose of the research, procedures, data, and conclusions must be included. Grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure do not take away from the meaning.	80 points The body of the abstract is limited to a maximum of 250 words and fits into the predefined space. The purpose of the research, procedures, data, and conclusions must be included. Although the science is well presented, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are poor.	70 points The body of the abstract is limited to a maximum of 250 words and fits into the predefined space. May be missing the purpose of the research, procedures, data, or conclusions.	60 points The body of the abstract exceeds the maximum of 250 words OR it does not fit into the predefined space OR may be missing more than one: purpose of the research, procedures, data, or conclusions OR it is only an attempt at an abstract. .
Form	9-10 points The form is filled out correctly including the TITLE OF THE PROJECT (in caps), the student name (or team leader’s name), and the School, City, and State. The correct form is used.	8 points The form is filled out correctly including the TITLE OF THE PROJECT (in caps), the student name (or team leader’s name), and the School, City, and State. The wrong form is used.	7 points An attempt has been made to complete the form correctly	6 points No attempt to complete the form correctly is evident.

 

Science Project Log/Journal

90 -100 points The ENTIRE experiment log is submitted in rough draft form, has a title written across the top, is legible, and is in the researcher’s own hand. All entries are dated and initialed. Includes early brainstorming, notes, and bibliographic info for proposal.

80 – 89 points  MOST of the experiment log is submitted in rough draft form, has a title written across the top, is legible, and is in the researcher’s own hand. Most entries are dated and initialed.

70-79 points SOME of the experiment log is submitted in rough draft form.  It is legible and is in the researcher’s own hand. Some entries are dated and initialed.

65 points The experiment log is not submitted in rough draft form OR it may illegible OR it is not in the researcher’s own hand. NO entries are dated and initialed.