North Central District
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7. Judging

Each project will be judged by two judges using the criteria of the Ohio Academy of Science. Each judge determines a score for the project, and the two scores are averaged. At North Central District Science Day, a fractional average is rounded up.

Individual projects are scored out of 40 points, with a maximum of 10 points awarded in each of the following categories: Knowledge Achieved, Effective Use of Scientific Method, Originality & Creativity, and Clarity of Expression. Individual projects are rated Superior (36-40), Excellent (24-35), Good (12-23), or Satisfactory (4-11).

Team projects will be judged using the same criteria, but judges will also be awarding up to 10 points for teamwork. Team projects are scored out of 50 points, and are rated Superior (45-50), Excellent (30-44), Good (15-29), or Satisfactory (5-14).

Rejudging is automatic and is permissible only if all three of the following conditions apply:

(1) the judges' final ratings are in different categories (Superior, Excellent, Good, or Satisfactory);

(2) the average of the judges' scores is in the lower category; and

(3) the judges differ in their total points by more than five points.

When a project qualifies for rejudging, the rejudging will determine the score awarded to the project.

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Dr. Brian W. McEnnis
Department of Mathematics
The Ohio State University
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Ms. Teresa Harris
Upper Sandusky High School
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Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351

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