There will be variances between science fair judging but here are some of the factors that judges most often look for when evaluating your project. As a general rule, the more original the problem you tackle, the more unique your approach, and the more advanced the project is for your age group, the better you will be graded. Thoroughness - This is always an important consideration of the judges.
Judges are always on the lookout for well thought-out research and observations.
And in addition to the significance of the project, they also evaluate how thorough you were. 4.Technical Skill - Credit is usually given for any special skills that were demonstrated in the construction or use of test equipment and for mathematical, computational, observational and design skills that are demonstrated within your project. The judges will examine whether or not you did the majority of the work yourself, and whether or not you acknowledge help and assistance received from others. If your display includes models, or parts of the experiment itself, you may pick up additional points by the skill you show in the preparation of those models. Display and presentation - You will be judged on both your exhibit and your oral presentation to the judges.