How to Judge a Science Fair. Use the Consensus Method.

Levin, Karen Noel; Levin, Robert E.

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ERIC Number: EJ423631

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Publication Date: 1991

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How to Judge a Science Fair. Use the Consensus Method.

Levin, Karen Noel; Levin, Robert E.

Science Teacher, v58 n2 p43-45 Feb 1991

Discussed is a method for judging science fair projects considered to be more accurate than just an averaging of scores. The use of many categories so that the number of projects in each is relatively small is proposed. The advantages of using the consensus method are described. (KR)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Extracurricular Activities, Judges, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Fairs, Science Projects, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Projects

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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