IB Science Group IV Project Poster Evaluation Rubric
Student Name :
Category
Scoring Criteria
Points
Poster is organized in vertical columns, not horizontal.
It should have a professional and artistic look.
Experiments are arranged individually.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Each student’s experiment must have a separate title.
The group’s “umbrella” topic is present on the board.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Report presentation must be easy to follow. You may use
numbers, bullets or arrows. This should not be paragraphs
from your report. It should be an easy to read summary.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Text size – Must be readable from 2-3 foot distance. Do not
print off your 12-point font report and paste on poster. Your
report is emailed separately to the teacher. The summary goes
on the poster. It is recommended an 18-font minimum. Plan
ahead with the use of space available per student on each
poster.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Layout of experiment is easy to follow with no confusion of
which experiment it is or what is the next step. Should flow
beginning to end, in order.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Student name is present on the front of the board adjacent to the
experiment. Teachers should not have to question whose
experiment they are reading.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Must have experimental pictures. This does not include clip
art, graphs, or stickers. 1 graphic minimum per experiment.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Important information is set apart with larger graphics or bigger
text headers. There should be separate headings.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Color is used for professional reasons, not artistic. It should
emphasize or link words and images (color changes should
serve a purpose). Color could be text, background. Use of
colors per poster should be 3 different colors maximum.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Artistic elements of the poster are subtle and do not distract
from the message of the poster. Poster should appear
professional and may be scientifically artistic. Stay away from
polka dots, busy stripes, or other extreme distracting elements.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Teacher
Evaluation
Score
Introduction includes hypothesis and the variables must be
identified clearly.
4-Complete
2-Partial
0-Not at All
Materials and experimental methods are addressed, including
any experimental drawings or pictures. This does not include
graphs.
4-Complete
2-Partial
0-Not at All
Data is analyzed and presented clearly, using well-labeled
tables and graphs as necessary.
4-Complete
2-Partial
0-Not at All
A data-based conclusion is stated and includes a description of
how the conclusion might relate to the results from other
experiments in the interdisciplinary group.
4-Complete
2-Partial
0-Not at All
Poster should indicate to the reader that the topic was
sufficiently researched and quality, scientific information is
presented.
4-Complete
2-Partial
0-Not at All
Acknowledgements and references are included for each
experiment.
2-Complete
1-Partial
0-Not at All
Total Poster Points Earned
42 Possible
1. Acknowledgements. This is also an important piece. You need to acknowledge those individuals
who may have contributed to your work in some way. Did your parents buy you stuff to help
complete your project? Thank them here. Did your teachers help you by providing a room for you
to work in? Thank them here.
2. References. If you did any background reading or research in order to help you devise your
procedure, this is where you cite your sources. Use proper APA format.
3. You must credit the name of the institution where you did your work. If you look at the
example online, notice at the top AHS is mentioned.
4. PROOFREAD! PROOFREAD! PROOFREAD! Remember this is a professional presentation!!!