CATEGORY

4 Exemplary

3 Proficient

2 basic

1 Novice

Number of slides

Has 8 - 10 slides that include an introduction and conclusion.

Has 5 - 7 slides that include an introduction and conclusion.

Has less than 5 slides and is missing the introduction or conclusion slide.

Has less than 1 or two slides and no introduction or conclusion.

Digital pictures

Contains at least 3 digital pictures and one video clip. Pictures enhance the presentation.

Contains at least 2 digital pictures and one video clip. Most of the pictures enhance the presentation.

Contains at least 1 digital pictures and one video clip. At least one of the pictures enhance the presentation.

Contains 0 pictures and no video clip. Pictures provide little value. Pictures of my shoe.

Grammar and Spelling

Slides contain 1 or 2 errors.

Slides contain between 3 to 5 errors.

Slides contains 6 to 7 errors.

Slides contain more than 7 errors. So many errors it would float.

Attractiveness

Looks Great!!

Looks Good!

Looks Fair.

Well, you see, don't show mama.

Content of Slides

Contains All elements of experimental design.

Contains most elements of experimental design.

Contains only a few elements of experimental design.

Contains zero elements - slides are about African Fruit Flies.

Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces 1 word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces 2 words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than 3 words.

Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.

Collaboration with Peers

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.

Preparedness

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.

Posture and Eye Contact

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.