GEARSEF 2015
Project Score Sheet
Creative Ability: 30 points
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Does the project show creativity ability and originality in its approach to problem-solving,
analysis of data, interpretation of the data, use of equipment
Does the research support an investigation?
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Does the project promote an efficient and reliable method of solving a problem?
/15
/5
/10
Creative Ability Total:
Comments:
Scientific Thought: 30 points
Experimental Design: Did the presenter(s)
 Clearly state the problem?
 Limit the study to allow for a plausible study?
 Develop a clear procedure for obtaining a solution?
 Recognize and define the variables and controls?
Conclusions: Did the presenter(s)
 Have enough adequate data to support the conclusion?
 Recognize the limitations of their data?
 Understand the project’s connection to the related research?
/15
/15
Scientific Thought Total:
Comments:
Thoroughness: 15 points
Coverage:
 Was the project carried to completion within the original scope?
 How completely was the problem addressed?
 How complete are the project notes?
 How much time did the presenter(s) spend on the project?
Replication:
 Are conclusions based on a single experiment or replication?
Awareness of Area Research:
 Is the presenter aware of other approaches or theories?
 Is the presenter familiar with relevant scientific literature?
 Cite scientific literature?
Thoroughness Total:
Comments:
/5
/5
/5
Skill: 15 points
Student(s) Skills and Ability:
 Does the presenter demonstrate that they have the required lab, computation,
observational and design skills to obtain the supporting data?
 Where was the project performed?
 Did the student receive assistance from one or more adults?
 If the work was performed in a “mentor-rich” environment, does the student exhibit
evidence of their independent contributions to the work?
/15
Skill Total:
Comments:
Clarity: 10 points
Discussion/written work:
 How clearly does the student explain the purpose, procedure, and conclusions?
 Does the written material reflect their understanding of the principles?
 Are important phases of the project presented in an orderly manner?
Display:
 How clearly are the data presented? The results?
 How well does the physical display explain the project?
/5
/5
Clarity Total:
Comments:
Total Score:
/100
Final Comments:
Judge’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
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