Welcome to State Science Day May 14,

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What is expected of the students Judging Process Judging Ethics 3 Outline

We expect judges to evaluate student research projects on the basis of standards using our criteria and to encourage the next generation of scientists in Ohio. 4 What do we expect from Judges?

OREO technique The Ohio Academy of Science – May 16, Compliment the student and their work Suggest a possible improvement Close with another compliment We expect all judges to score the student work based on its merit; however, how the judging is communicated to the student has a strong impact. One suggestion:

1.Identified problem and hypothesis or technological design statement 2.Research Plan Documentation 3.Detailed Research Report & Abstract 4.Physical Display 5.Oral Presentation 6 What to look for as a Judge

1.Identified problem and hypothesis or technological design statement 7 What to look for as a Judge

Scientific Inquiry Engineering or Technological Design State a QUESTION Define a NEED or PROBLEM Do background research Formulate hypothesis, identify variables Establish design criteria Design experiment, establish procedure Prepare preliminary designs Test hypothesis by doing an experiment Build and test a prototype Analyze results & draw conclusions Test & redesign as necessary Present RESULTS 8 Scientific Inquiry vs. Engineering or Technological Design

1.Identified problem and hypothesis or technological design statement 2.Research Plan Documentation 3.Detailed Research Report & Abstract 4.Physical Display 5.Oral Presentation 9 What to look for as a Judge

2. Research Plan Documentation 10 What to look for as a Judge

1.Research Risks (animals, human subjects, hazardous materials etc.) 2.Proper methods & materials 3.Adequate sampling 4.Adult supervision 11 Research Plan Documentation includes…

1.Identified problem and hypothesis or technological design statement 2.Research Plan Documentation 3.Detailed Research Report & Abstract 4.Physical Display 5.Oral Presentation 12 What to look for as a Judge

3. Detailed Research Report & Abstract 13 What to look for as a Judge

1.Background statement 2.Problem/Hypothesis or Technological Design Statement 3.Methods and materials 4.Results 5.Discussion/conclusion 6.Importance/application 14 Detailed Research Report & Abstract

4. Physical Display 15 What to look for as a Judge

Project Title Abstract Background information including objective, problem and hypothesis Experimental Design (Methods & Materials) Results Photos or Figures Discussion 16 POSTER DISPLAYS

present the RESULTS Students are expected to present the RESULTS of their project. ARE NOT expected to PERFORM or DEMONSTRATE an experiment Students ARE NOT expected to PERFORM or DEMONSTRATE an experiment. NO EQUIPMENT. Displays will have NO EQUIPMENT. 17 Display Rules…

1.Identified problem and hypothesis or technological design statement 2.Research Plan Documentation 3.Detailed Research Report & Abstract 4.Physical Display 5.Oral Presentation 18 What to look for as a Judge

5. Oral Presentation 19 What to look for as a Judge

Student summarizes research in 5-10 minutes Student asks for questions Judges should engage student(s) in justifying methods, defending any conclusions, questioning originality 20 Oral Presentation

1.Technical Report 2.Logbook, research plan, protocols/forms 3.Actual research equipment is not permitted 21 Table Material

Judging Process

23 Judging prompts included, but bullets do NOT have a pre-determined numerical value. JUDGING RATINGS … Maximum of “40” (“50” for Teams) for Superior

The minimum number of points for each rating The minimum number of points for each rating: 36 ◦SUPERIOR – 36 (45 for Teams) 24 ◦EXCELLENT – 24 (30 for Teams) 12 ◦GOOD – 12 (15 for Teams) 24 JUDGING RATINGS …

Two items required on every judging card: 1) Total Score 2) Comments on back 25 JUDGING CARD

If you have judged in prior years (especially judging captains) If you finish early Report to Academy’s table in French Field House in case we need you to rejudge a few projects 26 Re-Judging Judges Needed

Judging Ethics

◦Listen carefully to student’s complete presentation ◦Be exceptionally courteous to all students ◦Judge students against CRITERIA not against other students ◦Consider age and grade level 28 Judging Ethics

Please return Judging cards to tally room if: ◦ You know the student ◦ The project is out of your expertise ◦ There are language issues/barriers that impair communication ◦ Lack of time to devote to student ◦ Any reason/uncomfortable 29 Judging Ethics

Turn in completed judging cards in boxes on the judging floor Pace yourself Pace yourself We have found judges typically spend around 20 min/project We have found judges typically spend around 20 min/project 30 AFTER YOU FINISH

Drop cards in Box In addition to runners, we will have boxes set-up around the judging area The Ohio Academy of Science – May 16,

“Early or Late Judging” Look for “Early or Late Judging” notes on cards and judge these projects first or last. If student and project are absent, skip and judge last. DO NOT JUDGE ONLY POSTER. YOU MUST TURN IN ALL CARDS to Judges Tally Room. If “no show”, mark judging card appropriately with time. YOU MUST TURN IN ALL CARDS to Judges Tally Room. 32 Final Notes

Please match yourself with an experienced judge if this is your first time to judge at State Science Day. Judging pairs should be one educator and another professional. Check for conflicts of interest and exchange cards before you are dismissed. 33 Final Notes

Please DO NOT judge with a spouse, other relative or colleague from the same employer. Our goal is a pre-college TEACHER paired with an industry, government or higher education professional. 34 Final Notes

Students MAY USE cell phones during judging from 9:00 AM- 1:30 PM If the student does not acknowledge you when you approach, points can be deducted. 35 Final Notes

Look for “Judge Early” or “Judge Late” cards. Check for students you might know. Topics out of expertise? 36 Final Notes

If you have a red-dot on your name-badge, please try to judge with someone that has a blue-dot Who needs a partner? 37 Pairing of Judges

Judging Captains … Distribute cards Judges remain seated for final instructions Dismissal by category Dismissal by category 38