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Rideau - St. Lawrence Science Fair 
Judging Criteria
SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT (45 MAX)
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Level of Difficulty |
Study * Various amounts of math, science, and tech content * Usually lower in hands-on activity * A collection and analysis of data to reveal a fact or
situation. * Variables, if identified, are by their nature not feasible to
control |
Experiment * Usually has high science content plus various degrees of math and
tech content * Usually high in hands-on activity * An investigation to test a specific hypothesis by
experiment(s). * Variables, if identified, are controlled to some extent |
Innovation * High in tech plus various degrees of math and science content * High in hands-on activity * The development and evaluation of a device, model, or technique in a
field such as engineering or computers |
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Low |
Study of existing printed material related to the basic issue. 5 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Duplicating a known experiment to confirm a hypothesis. The outcome is
totally predictable. 5 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Build models (devices) to duplicate existing technology.5
minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
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Medium |
Study of material collected from existing data and observation.
Display addresses a specific issue.15 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Extend a known experiment by modification of procedures, data
gathering, or application. 15 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Make improvements to or demonstrate new applications for existing
systems or equipment and justify them. 15 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
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High |
Study based on observations and literary search illustrating options
for dealing with an issue. Graphical, arithmetic, or statistical analysis of
some significant variable(s). 25 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Devise and carry out an original experiment with controls. Variables
are identified. Some significant variables are controlled. Data analysis
includes graphs with simple statistics. 25 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Design and build innovative technology or adapt existing technology
with economic application or human benefit. 25 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
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Outstanding |
Study correlating information from a variety of significant sources
illustrating cause and effect or original solutions. Significant variable(s)
identified with in-depth statistical analysis of data.35 minimum
plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Devise and carry out original experimental research which attempts to
control or investigate most significant variables. Data analysis includes
statistical analysis. 35 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Integrate several technologies, inventions or designs and construct an
innovative system that will have commercial or human benefit. 35 minimum plus... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
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Creativity: |
Topic Originality (student viewpoint) Procedures / Techniques Resourceful Use of Equipment/information |
3 2 1 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 |
Total /12 |
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Comprehension: |
Questions Answered Adequately Appropriate Scientific Vocabulary Understands Topic |
5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 |
Total /15 |
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Presentation: |
Clear and Concise Confidence / Ease of Delivery Enthusiasm |
5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 |
Total /15 |
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Exhibit: |
Layout Logical, Self Explanatory Dramatic Value Neatness, Grammar, Spelling (précis AND exhibit) |
5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 |
Total /13 |
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Total Part 1 Total Part 2 |
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/55 /45 |
Grand total /100 |