Canada Wide Science Fair Expo-sciences pancanadienne

1. Canada Wide Science FairExpo-sciences pancanadienne 2003CALGARY

2. CWSF 2000 London CWSF Judging Workshop

3. Picture of a Project • Insert a few pictures of projects here. CWSF Judging Workshop CWSF 2000

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7. Qualifications for a Judge • Previous Judging Experience • Regional Fair • School Fair • Post Secondary Education • Science • Engineering • Experience in evaluating exhibitor work • Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Professor. • Senior Undergraduates • Bilingual Judges are particularly welcome. CWSF Judging Workshop

8. Before The Fair • Attend the Judges Training Program. • Read the 5 Page Reports • Be sure you know if you are judging: • Divisional Awards (Day One) • Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mentions • Special Awards (Day Two) • Or Both CWSF Judging Workshop

9. Divisional Judging Tuesday 13 May 2003 CWSF 2002 CWSF Judging Workshop

10. Divisional JudgingSix Divisions • Biotechnology • Computing and Mathematical Sciences • Earth & Environmental Sciences • Engineering • Life Sciences • Physical Sciences CWSF Judging Workshop

11. CategoriesIn each Divisionthere are three Categories CWSF Judging Workshop

12. Division Heads CWSF Judging Workshop

13. Category Chairs CWSF Judging Workshop

14. Awards In each of 18 Divisions and Categories • 1 Gold • 2 Silver • 3 Bronze • Up 10 Honourable Mention CWSF Judging Workshop

15. Divisional Judging • The Divisional Judging should be a highlight of the Fair for exhibitors. • Finalists will be judged five times. • Interviews will last 20-25 minutes. • Judges will bring: • empathy, experience, erudition, expertise. • Final decision is made by consensus. • Revisit project(s), if necessary- no finalists present. CWSF Judging Workshop

16. Divisional Judging TeamsExample CWSF Judging Workshop

17. A Single Judging Team • Has five members • Has a 2 co-captains who stay for round two of judging. • Judges each exhibit for 20-25 minutes. • Judges eight exhibits typically. • Each judge individually uses judging form to rank exhibits. • Judges from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. CWSF Judging Workshop

18. Timetable CWSF Judging Workshop

19. Timetable (contd.) CWSF Judging Workshop

20. Roles of a Judge • Facilitator • Motivator • Role Model • Counselor • Evaluator CWSF Judging Workshop

21. Facilitator • Introduce yourself. • Where you come from, what you do. • Ask the exhibitor to introduce herself. • Listen respectfully to the presentation. • Ask graded questions • stop when the limit of knowledge is reached. • Find two things to praise. • Give a minimum 20 minute interview. CWSF Judging Workshop

22. Motivator • Focus on the exhibitors. • Ask questions in an upbeat tone. • Listen intently. • Give lots of encouragement. • I liked … • I enjoyed … • Thank them for sharing their project with you. CWSF Judging Workshop

23. Role Model • You are • Judge • Scientist • Educational Leader • Business Leader • You represent all of these aspects. • Let the exhibitors say “That was a fantastic judging experience” CWSF Judging Workshop

24. Counselor • Use the Feedback to Exhibitors form. • Find two things to praise. • Make one suggestion for further improvement. • I suggest … • A technique I have used… • Do not coach during the judging process. • otherwise exhibitors function at the B- level for the first judge, and the A+ level for the fifth. CWSF Judging Workshop

25. Evaluation Components CWSF Judging Workshop

26. Judges must not… • Convey by body language or otherwise a sense of dismay. • Judge an exhibit seen elsewhere. • Discuss their opinions in public areas. • Treat this as a Ph.D. examination. CWSF Judging Workshop

27. Judging Without the ExhibitorsMonday 12 May after Judges Briefing • Read the Backboard • Assess the impact and Level of the Project • Can you understand the story? • Read the Workbook • Does the equipment displayed add to the exhibit? • Note your questions and compliments. CWSF Judging Workshop

28. Judging with the Exhibitors • Use the Judging Form • Scientific Thought 45% • Original Creativity 25% • Display 20% • 5 Page Summary 10% • Use the form to help you determine if project A ranks higher or lower than project B. • After this phase, only rankings are used. CWSF Judging Workshop

29. Sample Questions - General • Why did you decide to study this topic? • What are your controlled variables? • How accurate are your readings? • What future applications can you see from the results of this project? • What one outstanding thing did you learn doing this project? • How would you improve this project if you would do it again? • Who, if any, helped you with this project? CWSF Judging Workshop

30. Sample Questions - Specific • What is the wavelength of your laser? • What is an “elastic” collision? • What is the chemical formula for glycerin? • What is chlorophyll? • What is diffraction? • Why is the Greenhouse Effect so called? CWSF Judging Workshop

31. At the Team Meeting • Add individual rankings - low score wins. • Discus rankings until you reach consensus. • Three choices: • Exhibit goes on to the next phase for an award • Exhibit gets Honourable Mention • Exhibit is not considered for a division award • Co-captains stay for the selection of awards recipients CWSF Judging Workshop

32. Exhibitor Feedback Sheets • Very important part of the CWSF • One judge collects all five judging forms. • Find two things to praise. • Point out areas that need improvement. • Suggest possible further work. CWSF Judging Workshop

33. Selection of Awards Recipients • Involves all Co-captains. • Takes place after supper. • Visit all exhibits selected for this round. • One judge who has seen an exhibit before presents it to the group. • Decision is by consensus. • Award one gold medal unless minimum criteria for a gold medal are not met by any project • Be generous with Honourable Mentions CWSF Judging Workshop

34. Reporting the Results • Fill in the Report in full. Give: • Exhibit Number • Name of Exhibitor • Title • Check it again! • Team Captains sign it. • Give it to the Division Head. CWSF Judging Workshop

35. FAQ 1 • We don’t think a gold medal should be awarded Response • Awarding a gold medal is highly desirable. • This is a relative competition. The Olympic speed skater who did not fall won the gold in one race. • BEFORE recommending that no gold medal be awarded, you MUST consult: • the Division Head, • Host Committee Chief Judge Om Malik • National Judge-in-Chief Pat Whippey • They will discuss the minimum criteria for a Gold. CWSF Judging Workshop

36. FAQ 2 Can we award two gold Medals? Response • Possibly, in extremely rare cases. • The total number of gold medals within your Division is three (1 Jr., 1 Int., 1 Sr.) • Each Gold includes a cash award of $1500. • Each Division is sponsored at a total $ value. • Consult the National Judge-in-Chief Pat Whippey CWSF Judging Workshop

37. FAQ 3 We have five contenders for a Bronze. Response • If you are having trouble reaching a decision, consult: • Division Head • Host Committee Chief Judge Om Malik • National Judge-in-Chief Pat Whippey CWSF Judging Workshop

38. Your Reward • Meet some outstanding exhibitors. • Meet some new colleagues • Learn something at each exhibit. • Give back to the community. • Contribute to the largest volunteer scientific program for youth in Canada. CWSF Judging Workshop

39. Special AwardsWednesday 14 May 2003 • 100 Special Awards. • Each exhibitor self-nominates for a maximum of seven. • Between 5 and 100 self-nominations per award. • One information card for each self-nominated project. • Eliminate 75% of finalists in first round. • Special Awards Co-Ordinator: Esha Chaudhuri CWSF Judging Workshop

40. Judging Day 2 Goals • The Special Award Judging should be a highlight of the Fair for exhibitors. • Interviews last 10-12 minutes. • Finalists will be judged at least once for each qualified self-nomination. • Judges will bring: • empathy, experience, erudition, expertise. • Successive rounds may be needed. CWSF Judging Workshop

41. Special Awards Timetable CWSF Judging Workshop

42. Special Award Judging Team • Coordinator and team members discuss and agree on procedures. • Judge each exhibit for 10-12 minutes max. • Team meets over lunch to draw up a short list. • Revisit the projects on short list after lunch, if necessary. • If you are finished early, please be available to judge another award. CWSF Judging Workshop

43. Report your Results • Fill in your top five choices – some exhibitors may not be able to accept a specific award. • Give in full: • Exhibit Number • Names of exhibitors • Exhibit Title. • The redundancy helps us track errors. • The Team Captain signs the report. • Give it to the Host Chief Judge Om Malik. CWSF Judging Workshop

44. FAQ - 4 • Can I give an award to someone who has not self-nominated? Response No. This is unfair to other exhibitors who might have wanted to self-nominate for the award and to those who did. The exhibitor may have reached his/her limit of 7 self-nominations and/or may not have wanted the award. CWSF Judging Workshop

45. FAQ - 5 • Can I give a Senior Special Award to an outstanding Intermediate Student? • Response • No. Each award’s sponsor provides particular criteria so the award is only open for self-nomination to eligible projects. Overriding the criteria negates the self-nomination process and makes the equitable judging of Special Awards impossible. CWSF Judging Workshop

46. And The Winner Is… CWSF Judging Workshop

47. Acknowledgments • Past Chief Judges. • Patrick Whippey, National Judge-in-Chief • Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair • http://www.basef.mcmaster.ca CWSF Judging Workshop