Evaluation Criteria

• The scope of the study was within the student's ability.
• It was well though out and showed initiative in thought and design.
• The goals and objectives were well defined.
• A logical hypothesis was developed.
• The data collected related to the hypothesis.

• The student collected all data available.
• The variable of each experiment was clearly defined.
• The student anticipated the problems encountered.
• The student conducted several experiments, not just one.
• It was completed or brought to a logical stopping place.
• The data were thoroughly analyzed.

• The experiments were designed with care and anticipation.
• The data measurements were done precisely.
• It was skillfully designed and was not too complicated.
• Technical problems were overcome and not avoided.
• It was the student's alone and excessive help was not utilized.

• The student is able to explain what was done.
• The student clearly understands the meaning of the results obtained.
• The student understands how the study can be improved.
• It is clear to the student where the data actually support or fail to support the hypothesis.
• The display is well organized so the presentation is logical. It is neat and uncluttered. It does not include items that are not relative.
• The display stands alone. It is possible to understand the study without the student present.
• The display communicates science.