Performance Task 1

Group Presentation Rubric Explained

ROW 1:  ESTABLISH ARGUMENT

1. There is a coherent argument carried throughout the presentation
2. The argument demonstrates the complexity of the problem
3.  Implications and limitations of a solution are proposed
4.  Claims are supported with evidence and linked to the overall argument (use attributive phrases when introducing evidence)

ROW 2:  UNDERSTAND & ANALYZE CONTEXT

1. The presentation offers a thorough evaluation of solutions by considering their implications and solutions

ROW 3:  ENGAGE AUDIENCE

1. The presentation slides are effectively designed  (white slides with lots of text will score very low for this row)
2. The presentation slides effectively contextualize & emphasize key information for the audience (don’t pack a lot of graphics or text onto the slides – one large picture, graph or chart should be all you have on each slide – keep text to a bare minimum)

ROW 4:  ENGAGE AUDIENCE

1. Presenters make use of delivery techniques such as eye contact, vocal variety, movement and energy.  (you can’t just stand in front of the audience and deliver the presentation in a monotone – keep your hands out of your pockets!)

ROW 5: COLLABORATE

1.  There is evidence of collaboration among group members

•  the presentation is cohesive.
• the transitions between speakers are effective (you should know who is speaking next and transition seamlessly – looking around nervously to figure out who is speaking next is very bad).
• the entire group is engaged in the presentation (no one looks bored, fidgety or distracted when they’re not speaking)
•  Each member shows equal participation in the presentation and oral defense

ROW 6:  REFLECT

1.  During the oral defense, your group answers questions with detailed answers supported by relevant and specific evidence about the team’s work.  Each person will answer one question.