Judges Scoring Scale Descriptions
The Judges’ Rating Scale is from 5 to 1:
5 - Exceptional 4 - Above average 3 – Average 2 – Below average 1 – Not included in project
Below is a guideline to explain each judging category.
Information and Knowledge Gain: Is the information collected is valid and appropriate for the grade level?
Has student acquired knowledge doing this project?
Scale 1-2 |
Scale 3 |
Scale 4-5 |
Has learned little or no additional knowledge |
Presents some existing knowledge on the subject and has learned enough additional knowledge |
Justifies the reason for carrying out the experiment, has learned many aspects of this subject and can apply this information elsewhere in their studies. |
Scientific approach: Was a scientific approach used with controlled variables?
Scale 1-2 |
Scale 3 |
Scale 4-5 |
Explains methods and materials used , identifies variables, used a testable idea. |
Clearly explains methods materials and equipment used. Control, independent and dependent variables are identified. Has an original and testable idea. |
Used adequate sample size. Control, independent and dependent variables are identified. Idea has an unknown answer and could not be researched. |
Collection of Data: Were measurements accurately taken?
Scale 1-2 |
Scale 3 |
Scale 4-5 |
Simply provide numbers and loose data. |
Summarizes all data without interpreting it. All figures are labeled and have descriptive titles. |
Provides graphs and diagrams of the experiment including photos. Summarizes all data without interpreting it. All figures are labeled and have descriptive titles. |
Conclusions: Were stated and logical?
Scale 1-2 |
Scale 3 |
Scale 4-5 |
Simply restates the results |
Interprets the results |
Hypothesis is reintroduced . A statement of support or rejection is present. |
Written work: Was the journal organized and complete?
Scale 1-2 |
Scale 3 |
Scale 4-5 |
No journal included |
Journal was incomplete and not organized |
Written journal presented and complete. |
Oral presentation: Was well planned and interesting?
Scale 1-2 |
Scale 3 |
Scale 4-5 |
Inadequately communicates project process and conclusions |
Adequately communicates project process and conclusions |
Fully understands subject matter, can discuss conclusions clearly and used subject matter in other studies. |
Exhibit: Was it visually appealing, neat attractive?
Scale 1-2 |
Scale 3 |
Scale 4-5 |
Information was not organized with inadequate information included |
Information was neatly organized with basic information included |
Information was dynamically displayed using graphic art, photos and is eye catching. |
Creativity and Originality: Does the project show a creative approach in thought design or presentation?
Scale 1-2 |
Scale 3 |
Scale 4-5 |
Little creativity demonstrated |
Enough creativity and originality demonstrated |
Project was original and work was creative. |
9 MARCH 2012 INTERNATIONAL HAGUE NETWORK OF JUDGES ARGENTINA
D RESSAGE JUDGES TRAVEL SUBSIDY & HONORARIUM CLAIM FORM
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