NEW 2013 Judging Criteria! Middle School Gr. 6-8 - All
Categories following evaluation criteria will be used for
judging at SARSEF 2013. It has been updated to reflect the
current scientific thinking and parallels that of the judging
for High School projects. Awards’ judging is conducted using a
100-point scale with points assigned to the research question,
design and methodology, execution, creativity, and presentation.
section includes key items to consider for evaluation. Students
are encouraged to design their posters in a clear and
informative manner to allow thorough evaluation. Judges should
take into consideration the grade level when scoring. Examine
the student notebook and, if present, any special forms if SRC
permission is required. I. Research Question (15 pts.) ___ clear
and focused contribution to field of study ___ testable using
scientific methods (follows rules and SRC) II. Design and
Methodology ___ well-designed plan and data collection methods
___ variables and controls defined, appropria