Elementary (Grades K -
6) Judging
Rubric
Elementary projects are rated on a scale of 1-3 with 1 being the highest. The
student interview is a very important part of the judging process.
For each trait or criteria:
1- indicates that the described trait
or criteria is present to a high degree;
2- indicates that the trait or
criteria is present present though a small piece may be missing;
3- indicates the trait or criteria may
be present but not well developed.
Total Project Rating: 1 2 3
I. Process Rating: 1 2 3
The project shows
evidence of a logical thought process for gathering information,
processing data and drawing conclusions. Process skills such as
observation, measurement, inference, communication, etc. are used.
Experiments show the use of a scientific method, which includes a
question, hypothesis, procedures, results, and conclusions.
II. Understanding Rating: 1 2 3
The student is able to
articulate or demonstrate the ideas that she or he learned while
doing the project. The student can reflect on how the project might
be expanded or changed in the future.
III.
Creativity/Child Centered Rating: 1 2 3
The project
reflects the child's interest. The project topic is unique or the
student’s approach to the topic is creative.
IV.
Presentation Rating: 1 2 3
The project is pleasing to the eye.
Information is presented in an understandable sequence. Charts,
graphs or tables are clear. The presentation is age appropriate. If
there is an additional written explanation, such as a journal or
log, student learning is reflected.
