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Display

Display is attractive and well organized, does an outstanding job of catching kids’ attention and letting them know what the topic is

Display is reasonably attractive and organized, does an good job of catching kids’ attention and letting them know what the topic is

Display is not very attractive or is weakly organized; while it can be determined what the topic is, it takes some effort in viewing the display for the visitor to determine the subject of the presentation.

Display is sloppy and poorly organized, does not catch kids’ attention and/or is unclear about what the topic is

Presentation

The presentation demonstrates that the group is highly organized and has practiced the presentation; the group demonstrates enthusiasm for their topic that rubs off on the children; the group knows exactly what to say and when; the presentation makes good use of time and is exciting for the intended audience.

The presentation demonstrates that the group is organized and has practiced the presentation; the group does demonstrates enthusiasm for their topic that rubs off on the children; the presentation makes good use of time and is appropriate for the intended audience.

The presentation demonstrates some planning but could use more planning and rehearsal; it does not convey enough enthusiasm for their topic; the presentation does not demonstrate good time management; it does not hold the attention of much of the intended audience.

The presentation is not organized and possibly demonstrates a lack of preparation; the group’s presentation does not demonstrate enthusiasm for their topic; the presentation is not well planned for use of time; it does not hold the attention of the majority of the intended audience.

Mathematical Emphasis

The project demonstrates a strong link to a stated mathematical topic; it is clear to the audience what mathematical topic is behind the project; the group demonstrates a good understanding of the mathematics

The project demonstrates a link to a stated mathematical topic; it is clear to the audience what mathematical topic is behind the project; the group demonstrates understanding of the mathematics

The project demonstrates some link to a mathematical topic but it may not be clear to the audience what it is; the group demonstrates some understanding of the mathematics

The project demonstrates little or no link to a mathematical topic; it is not clear to the audience what mathematical topic is behind the project; the group demonstrates little or no understanding of the mathematics

Handouts

Handouts are well-suited for the project; serve as excellent follow-up to the ideas presented; there is a high likelihood that children will place high value on the handouts given and  do something with them after the fair is over.

Handouts are suited for the project; serve as follow-up to the ideas presented; there is a likelihood that children will place value on the handouts given and  do something with them after the fair is over.

Handouts are somewhat appropriate for the project or are weakly related to the topic; they do serve as follow-up to the ideas presented but the children will probably not value the handouts given.

Handouts are not appropriate for the project or are off the topic; they do not serve as follow-up to the ideas presented; the children will probably not value the handouts given.