Senior Project Presentation Rubric

Student Name: ______Total Points: ______/100

CATEGORY / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Introduction
x 4 = _____ pts / Engaging introduction of personal “why” question and personal story behind the “why” question, mentioning interesting details and thoroughly explaining why this question is important to them. / Brief introduction of personal “why” question and briefly discusses personal story, though lacks a very clear connection between personal story and question. / Brief introduction of personal “why” question and briefly discusses personal story, though lacks any connection between personal story and question. / Student might introduce personal “why” question, but barely mentions a personal story.
Research References
x 5 = _____ pts / Student makes structured and strategic references to research conducted and the process completed to create a “how” question. At least three sources are referenced (could include interviews). *These do not need to be explicitly referenced. / Students makes references to research conducted and the process completed to create a “how” question. At least three sources are referenced (could include interviews). / Student makes general explanations describing the process he/she completed to create a “how” question, but does not make specific references to research. / Student does not explain the process the process he/she completed to create a “how” question. Student may mention some points in his/her research, but it lacks clear intention.
Solution
x 4 = _____ pts / Student thoroughly explains his/her solution to a “how” question, using a synthesized analysis of the relevant points from research, interviews, and personal experiences. / Student explains his/her solution to a “how” question, using points from his/her research, interviews, and personal experiences (though every reference may not be relevant). / Student explains a solution to a “how” question, but makes few or weak references to research, interviews, and personal experiences. Students may not reference one of the items previously listed. / Student does not explain a solution to a “how” question, but rather concludes his/her presentation, making few or no points to research, interviews, and/or personal experiences.
Preparedness
x 2.5 = _____ pts / Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. / Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. / The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. / Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Vocabulary
x 1.5 = _____ pts / Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience. / Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define them. / Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience. / Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.
Speaks Clearly
x 2 = _____ pts / Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words. / Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word. / Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word. / Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
Posture Eye Contact
x 2 = _____ pts / Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. / Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. / Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact. / Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
Enthusiasm
x 2 = _____ pts / Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. / Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. / Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked. / Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.
Use of Technology
x 2 = _____ pts / Does not read directly from presentation, but rather highlights important points from memory or note cards. Technology may be used (if not memorized), but does not distract from the presentation. / Does not read directly from presentation for the most part, highlighting important parts from memory or note cards, but sometimes searching the presentation for a specific quote. / Though demonstrating comfort with the text of the presentation, student reads directly from the website without demonstrating attention to only relevant points. / Reads directly from the presentation and needs to search for quotes to support a point during presentation.

Graders:

·  At the beginning of each period, please have one person sitting near the front of the room taking senior attendance (underclassmen should be with their teachers). We will print out room rosters for you, and you can check off each student as they walk in. There is minimal transition time, so feel free to grab a senior to help you!

o  If students are absent, please check that they were absent in advisory in Powerschool. If they were present in advisory, but are missing from your roster, please notify the front desk. Students who do not follow their schedule will receive 4 demerits.

·  During the period, please divide yourselves into three roles:

o  One grader should be in charge of making sure each presentation is recorded on an iPad (you may assign one student to record throughout each period). Additionally, please make sure that one computer is facing the student with a full-screen timer!

o  One grader should be in charge of entering the grade in the Senior Project Grades Google Doc at the end of each presentation or period.

o  One grader should be in charge of transitioning between presentations – at the beginning of the period, you can look at the schedule and pull up all presentations uploaded into the Google Folder. A student can ONLY use a presentation from the Google Folder.

·  After grading each presentation, during the transition, please calculate your grades and average them together for a final grade out of 100 points.