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The Waterloo-Wellington Science and Engineering Fair uses the following judging sheet to assess exhibitors’ projects. Scroll through to see our different judging criteria, or download the 2-page judging sheet using the button below.
| SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT | CREATIVITY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPERIMENT | INNOVATION | STUDY | LEVEL 1 (Poor) | LEVEL 2 (Fair) | LEVEL 3 (Good) | LEVEL 4 (Excellent) |
| Definition: An investigation undertaken to test a scientific hypothesis using experiments. Experimental variables, if identified, are controlled to some extent. | Definition: The development and evaluation of innovative devices, models, or techniques or approaches in technology, engineering, or computers (hard/ software) | Definition: A collection and analysis of data to reveal evidence of a fact or a situation of scientific interest. It could include a study of cause and effect relationships or theoretical investigations of scientific data. | Little imagination shown, Project design is simple with minimal student input. A textbook or magazine type project. | Some creativity shown in a project of fair to good design. Standard approach using common resources or equipment. Topic is a current or common one. | Imaginative project. Good use of available resources. Well thought out above ordinary approach. Creativity in design and or use of materials. | A highly original project or a novel approach. Shows resourcefulness, creativity in design, use of equipment and/or construction of a project. |
| Level 1 (Poor): Duplication of a known experiment to confirm a totally predictable hypothesis. | Level 1 (Poor): Build models (devices) to duplicate existing technology. | Level 1 (Poor): Study existing printed material related to a basic issue. | Possible Grades: 20, 21, 22, 23 | Possible Grades: 24, 25, 26, 27 | Possible Grades: 28, 29, 30, 31 | Possible Grades: 32, 33, 34, 35 |
| Level 2 (Fair): Extend a known experiment through modification of procedures, data gathering, and application. | Level 2 (Fair): Make improvements to, or demonstrate new applications for existing technological systems or equipment and justify them. | Level 2 (Fair): Study material collected through compilation of existing data and through personal observations. The display attempts to address a specific issue. | Possible Grades: 25, 26, 27, 28 | Possible Grades: 29, 30, 31, 32 | Possible Grades: 33, 34, 35, 36 | Possible Grades: 37, 38, 39, 40 |
| Level 3 (Good): Devise/carry-out an original experiment with controls. Variables are identified and some significant variables are controlled. Analysis with graphs or simple statistics. | Level 3 (Good): Designing and building innovative technology or providing adaptations to existing technology that will have economic applications and or human benefit. | Level 3 (Good): Study based on observations and literary research illustrating various options for dealing with a relevant issue. Appropriate analysis (arithmetical, statistical, or graphical) of some significant variable(s). | Possible Grades: 30, 31, 32, 33 | Possible Grades: 34, 35, 36, 37 | Possible Grades: 38, 39, 40, 41 | Possible Grades: 42, 43, 44, 45 |
| Level 4 (Excellent): Devise and carry out original experimental research, which attempts to control or investigate most significant variables. Data analysis includes statistical analysis. | Level 4 (Excellent): Integrate several technologies, inventions or designs and construct an innovative technological system that will have commercial and/or human benefit. | Level 4 (Excellent): Study correlating information from a variety of significant sources that may illustrate cause and effect or original solutions to current problems through synthesis. Significant variable(s) are identified with in-depth statistical analysis of data. | Possible Grades: 35, 36, 37, 38 | Possible Grades: 39, 40, 41, 42 | Possible Grades: 43, 44, 45, 46 | Possible Grades: 47, 48, 49, 50 |
Skill (Maximum 10 Marks):
Dramatic Value (Maximum 10 Marks):
This section focuses on the understanding/presentation, logic, confidence, poise, fluency and enthusiasm of the exhibitor(s).
State 1: The exhibitor is unsure of the material or the process of the project and has difficulty answering questions about the project. The vocabulary may be inappropriate and project may not be the student's own work. Possible Grades: 4, 6, 8, 10
State 2: The exhibitor can summarize the project adequately and can answer the majority of questions about the project. Appropriate vocabulary is used. Possible Grades: 10, 12, 14, 16
State 3: The exhibitor explains the project well and can answer all questions about the project clearly and logically. Shows evidence of background reading in the area and is aware of project extensions. Possible Grades: 14, 16, 18, 20
Notebook / Work Journal (Maximum 5 Marks):
Pre-Submitted Research Report (Maximum 5 Marks):
It is imperative that you follow all the rules and regulations of the WWSEF fair. The best way to do this is to review all of the Project & Exhibitor information on our site.
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January 6, 2025 Registration Opens
January 6, 2025 Deadline for Students Wishing to Enter as Individual Entries to Contact the Registrar
February 10, 2025 School Contact Registration Deadline
March 5, 2025 Registration Deadline
April 8, 2025 Day of Fair at Bingemans in Kitchener
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