Criterias for Science Project

Hey peeps, when doing presentation for the science project, consider the following:

(taken from E-Learn Portal, Science)

Presentation Rubrics (30marks)

Communication Ø Visual contact Ø Confidence Ø Loudness Ø Clarity

Explanation Ø Methods of experiment Ø Conclusion Ø Point out difficulties faced

Data Presentation Ø Appropriate tables, charts, graphs Ø Visually appealing

Group Effort Ø Every member presented and answered equally Ø Each member knows what the other members are doing

Questions Ø Able to answer questions posed with clear explanations

Engaging the Audience Ø Presentation is enthusiastic Ø Presenter demonstrates knowledge at expert-level in this field Ø Presentation is conversational, rather than memorized.

Report Rubrics (30 marks)

Abstract Ø Able to summarize the contents of your report; Ø Able to tell what question you asked, which data and methods you used to research your question, Ø Able to conclude from your research;

Background information on topic Ø Able to state purpose of topic chosen; Ø Creative in choosing of topic; Ø Able to state question clearly and has a specific purpose; Ø Able to state expected result based on current knowledge;

Research Method ØAble to explain the approach you took to answer your research question; ØAble to state data or protocols you used and how they are useful in answering your question; ØAble to describe the scope of your research (e.g. time period, area, or specific sites involved);

Data Summary & Analysis ØAble to write observations clearly; ØAble to present data in graphs/ charts/ tables etc; ØAble to use correct measurement units; ØAble to use observations and data to explain; ØAble to discuss if hypothesis is correct, and explain the reasons if wrong;

Discussion ØAble to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your approach and results; ØAble to outline what you or others should do to extend or improve your research; ØAble to impact outside of the classroom;

Conclusion ØAble to present the conclusions you reached about your research question; ØAble to explain how you arrived at these conclusions based on your methodology and data analysis, showing your reasons; ØAt least 5 major references cited;