Self-Assessment Mastery Rubric

6 - Communicate Your Results

In this section, you will learn to clearly communicate your research process and findings to others, including judges, if you are participating in a science fair.

Task #6F: Self-Assessment Mastery Rubric

Communicate Your Results

*Proficient is the goal for most students

Use this mastery rubric to check your learning for each skill or concept in this section of your science project. Identify which level you think you are currently at, add notes about why you think you're at that level, and plan what you can do to improve and take your project to the next level.

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Skill/Concept	1 - Beginning	2 - Developing	3 - Proficient*	4 - Extending	Assessment + Notes
Abstract	Provides an incomplete or unclear abstract that lacks several key elements such as an introduction, problem statement, procedures, results, and conclusions.	Provides an abstract that includes some key elements, but they may lack clarity or detail. The abstract may be somewhat concise but not fully engaging.	Provides a clear and detailed abstract that includes an introduction, problem statement, procedures, results, and conclusions. The abstract is concise and engaging.	Provides a comprehensive and highly detailed abstract that thoroughly includes an introduction, problem statement, procedures, results, and conclusions. The abstract is exceptionally concise, engaging, and well-written.	Select: Notes:
Display Board, Poster, or Presentation: Visual Appeal & Organization	Creates a display that lacks organization and visual appeal. Many necessary sections (question, hypothesis, variables, background research, etc.) are missing. Font sizes, titles, images, and charts or graphs are inappropriate or poorly used.	Creates a display that includes some necessary sections but may lack clarity or completeness. Font sizes, titles, images, and charts or graphs are used but may not be fully appropriate or effective.	Creates a visually appealing display that includes all necessary sections (question, hypothesis, variables, background research, etc.). Uses appropriate font sizes, titles, images, and charts or graphs effectively.	Creates an exceptionally visually appealing and well-organized display that thoroughly includes all necessary sections. Uses appropriate font sizes, titles, images, and charts or graphs in a highly effective and engaging manner.	Select: Notes:
Evaluation & Improvement	Fails to adequately evaluate the display for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with science fair rules. Does not make necessary improvements.	Partially evaluates the display for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with science fair rules. Makes some improvements, but they may be incomplete or lack effectiveness.	Evaluates the display for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with science fair rules. Makes necessary improvements to enhance the display.	Thoroughly evaluates the display for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with science fair rules. Makes comprehensive and highly effective improvements, resulting in a polished and professional display.	Select: Notes:
Presentation or Judging Preparation & Practice	Prepares a presentation that is unclear or incomplete, missing key elements such as the idea, experiment, results, conclusions, and importance. Does not rehearse responses to potential judges' questions.	Prepares a presentation that includes some key elements but lacks clarity or engagement. Rehearses responses to some potential judges' questions but may lack thoroughness.	Prepares a concise and engaging presentation that includes all key elements (idea, experiment, results, conclusions, and importance). Rehearses responses to potential judges' questions effectively.	Prepares a highly engaging and thoroughly concise presentation that includes all key elements in detail. Rehearses responses to potential judges' questions comprehensively, demonstrating a deep understanding of the project.	Select: Notes:
Professionalism During Judging	Shows minimal professionalism. Does not dress appropriately, use the display board effectively, or display enthusiasm and confidence during the presentation.	Shows some professionalism but may lack in one or more areas such as appropriate dress, effective use of the display board, or displaying enthusiasm and confidence.	Demonstrates professionalism by dressing appropriately, using the display board effectively, and showing enthusiasm and confidence during the presentation.	Exemplifies professionalism by dressing exceptionally well, using the display board in an exceptionally effective manner, and showing high levels of enthusiasm and confidence throughout the presentation.	Select: Notes:
Final Lab Notebook	Lab notebook is poorly organized and lacks accurate documentation. Entries for experimental procedures, data, observations, and reflections are incomplete or missing.	Lab notebook is somewhat organized but may have gaps in accurate documentation. Entries for experimental procedures, data, observations, and reflections are present but lack detail.	Lab notebook is well-organized and accurately documented. Entries for experimental procedures, data, observations, and reflections are detailed and complete.	Lab notebook is exceptionally well-organized and meticulously documented. Entries for experimental procedures, data, observations, and reflections are comprehensive and thorough, demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.	Select: Notes:
Final Report (if assigned)	The final report is incomplete, missing several required sections such as the title page, abstract, table of contents, question, variables, hypothesis, background research, materials list, experimental procedure, data analysis, discussion, conclusions, ideas for future research, acknowledgments, and bibliography.	The final report includes some required sections but may lack detail or completeness. Some sections such as the title page, abstract, table of contents, question, variables, hypothesis, background research, materials list, experimental procedure, data analysis, discussion, conclusions, ideas for future research, acknowledgments, and bibliography may be missing or incomplete.	The final report includes all required sections: title page, abstract, table of contents, question, variables, hypothesis, background research, materials list, experimental procedure, data analysis, discussion, conclusions, ideas for future research, acknowledgments, and bibliography. Each section is detailed and complete.	The final report is comprehensive and exceptionally detailed, including all required sections: title page, abstract, table of contents, question, variables, hypothesis, background research, materials list, experimental procedure, data analysis, discussion, conclusions, ideas for future research, acknowledgments, and bibliography. Each section is thorough, well-organized, and demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and professionalism.	Select: Notes:

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