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Information for the Judges
Judging is, without a doubt, one of the most important phases of any science fair. Because of its extreme importance, all judges should carefully review the following:
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Each student is to be judged based on the rating criteria and not in comparison to another student.
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Be aware that most students have spent many months preparing for a judging period, which normally lasts fifteen minutes. The opportunity to discuss their project with the judges is important. Students deeply appreciate all questions and comments.
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Allow yourself enough time to park your car, and to allow for traffic interference so that you will report on time. And, please report to judging control room as soon as possible.
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At the judges meeting, you will be informed of any last minute changes and/or special requests concerning judging assignments.
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Each judge is to be assigned about six projects or more. Each student will be judged by three individuals.
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You may be asked to judge projects in both divisions, Junior – grades 5-8, and Senior – grades 9-12. If so, please keep the maturity of the participant in mind.
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It is essential that each judge finishes his/her judging responsibilities and have judging results turned into the Judging control room on time. There will be some staff members who will assigned for collecting the scoring sheets.
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Students must be with their project at the time of judging. If the student cannot be located within a reasonable period of time, then the project is considered a No Show, and no rating is to be given.
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Be pleasant and interested.
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Please remember that you are working with tomorrow’s scientists; their ”decision for science” may rest on the impression you leave on them.
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Each project judged must have a final score so that the certificate of award can be made. Do not show the student the score.
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Be sure every project for which you are responsible has been judged. Return the scoring rubric immediately following the judging of each project. DO NOT hold all scoring rubrics until you are finished judging all projects.
