Methods of Project Evaluation
The innovative ideas and use of scientific methodology are the primary
basis of a good project but one has to prove his/her communication skills also
to make others listen and understand his/her findings.
Evaluation Criteria
- Originality of idea and concept: A unique or novel project idea which
attempts to answer a specific question (a hypothesis driven by curiosity to
understand any concept related to focal theme). The idea should not be
an exact replication of model projects as printed in the Activity Guide
Book. A proper explanation of origin of the idea may be enquired by the
evaluator(s).
- Relevance of the project to the theme: This section focuses on how the
project is relevant and linked to the focal theme/sub-theme
- Scientific understanding of the issue: Refers to the extent of knowledge
(scientific area, basic principles and concepts etc.) the child scientist has
in relation to the project idea.
- Data collection: Systematic collection of information (qualitative and/or
quantitative) using relevant tools - experimental data, interviews, surveys
(socio-economic/ecological), case studies etc. Sample size should be
statistically relevant and sufficient to support the issues under study.
- Analysis: This includes tabulation, categorization/classification, and
simple statistics as applicable to the study.
- Experimentation/validation: Conducting of experiments/field study and
validation applying simple methods of science. Experiment need not be
very sophisticated but could be simple, self-developed and inexpensive
too. Adequate importance should be given to the rigour of the process.
- Interpretation and Problem solving attempt: To what extent the group
has addressed the proposed hypothesis and objectives through the project.
- Team work: It refers to work division, cooperation and sharing between
and beyond the group.
- Background correction: In this case the background of the children is
verified like geographical location of their school, village, town etc. in
relation to infrastructure, information and other input related facilities
available with them. The logic is that children from difficult geographical
situation must get some weightage in comparison to the children from
advantageous geographical location. Non-school going children and
children with disabilities also qualify for the weightage under this criterion.
- Report and Presentation:
Written Report and Oral Presentation are to be
evaluated separately. Reports are to be evaluated considering clarity of
the objectives, design of methodology, experimental or survey design,
systematic presentation of data, tabulation of data, graphical representation
and the clarity with which the study has been documented and explained.
A Log Book (actually a daily diary) is mandatory and should be
authenticated with the signature of the guide on a regular basis. The cover
page of the Report and Log Book should carry the title of the project,
names of the child scientists, the district and the state, in English/Hindi.
Oral presentation would be evaluated on the basis of the interaction with
the evaluators, presentation of charts/posters, log book and any other
supporting material.
- Follow up Action Plan (Only for State level): The child scientists should try
to find out scientific solution to the identified problem. Has the group
conveyed the message to the community? How was it communicated?
Will effort continue to involve more people till the problem is solved? Was
any action plan suggested? Credit shall be given for similar efforts.
National level Screening
- Project evaluation would be for 15 minutes per project - including 8 minutes
for Oral Presentation, evaluation of the written report and the posters
followed by interaction with the team leader
- The parameters and attributes for evaluation at national level are given
below.
SI. No. |
Criteria |
Max. Points |
A |
Oral Presentation |
|
1 |
Originality of idea and concept |
05 |
2 |
Relevance of the project to the theme |
05 |
3 |
Understanding of the issue |
05 |
4 |
Data collection & analysis |
10 |
5 |
Experimentation/validation |
10 |
6 |
Interpretation and Problem solving attempt |
5 |
7 |
Oral Presentation |
10 |
|
Sub Total - A |
50 |
B |
Written Report |
|
1 |
Data Collection /Analysis,
Graphical Representation etc |
15 |
2 |
Methodology-Experiment/Survey design |
15 |
3 |
Discussion and Conclusion |
10 |
|
Sub Total - B |
40 |
C |
Poster Presentation |
|
1 |
Lay out |
5 |
1 |
Logical Framework |
5 |
|
Sub Total - C |
10 |
|
Grand Total (A + B + C ) |
100 |
Thus each project would have total points of 100, out of which 50% would
be for Oral presentation, 40% for Written Report and 10% for Poster
presentation.
Evaluation Criterion for the projects under PWD Category (Subject
to change)
For the sake of evaluation, the projects will be categorised as & weightage
will be given accordingly
- Category-A: Children doing projects - PWD (Divyangjan)
- Category-B: Heterogeneous group (normal plus CWDs)
- Category-C: Homogeneous CWDs
- Distribution of Weightage in % over Total Marks that will be scored by the
child):
Category |
District & State levels |
National |
A |
5% |
0 |
B |
10% |
5% |
C |
20% |
10% |
Note: The parameters for selection will remain same.
For the projects selected for National Level it is MANDATORY to satisfy
the following criteria:
- The cover page of the project should be either in English or Hindi giving
all details like Project title, Sub theme, Language used, School/District/
State name, details of all the group members, Guide etc. The Project Code
(State Code+Serial Number of Project assigned) should be given at the
Right Hand Top Side of the First Page (Example: HP01 - Himachal Pradesh
Sl. No. 01)
- Each project to have an Abstract in English also. (See Annexure II)
- Four numbers of Posters as already explained.
- Written report along with properly maintained Log book.
These instructions are to be followed strictly; else the project would not be
evaluated at national level.