ORAL DEFENSE RUBRIC

Title:
Grade & Block:
Group Names:

Initials of the Panelist: Date Accomplished:

Instructions: Place an X on the space provided for each performance rating. You may place an X on more than one performance rating as long as it
describes the attributes presented in this rubric. Below, write the presenter's name in the column based on their individual performance.

Attribute Unsatisfactory/Does Not Meet Expectations (2 pts.) Satisfactory/Meets Expectations (5 pts.)

Overall presentation quality
Poorly organized Clearly organized
Poor presentation Clear presentation
Poor communication skills Good communication skills
Slides and handouts difficult to read Slides and handouts clear
Presentation reveals critical weaknesses Presentation demonstrates the depth of
in the depth of knowledge in the knowledge in the subject matter
subject matter

Quality of response to Responses were incomplete Responses were complete

questions/critical Respondent exhibited a lack of knowledge in the Respondent exhibited adequate knowledge in the
thinking skills subject area subject area
Presentation does not reflect well-developed Presentation demonstrates critical thinking skills
critical thinking skills

DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS MEETS EXPECTATIONS

OVERALL ASSESSMENT
(UNSATISFACTORY) (SATISFACTORY)

STUDENTS WITH UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE: STUDENTS WITH SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE: