Rubric for Formal Oral Assessment

Adapted from Huba, M.E., & Freed, J.E. (2000). Learner-centered assessment on college campuses: Shifting
the focus from teaching to learning (pp. 156-157). Allyn & Bacon: Needham Heights, MA

Date: _____________________________ Adapted and Modified by: Mr. Michael Jame L. Grospe

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Surname, First Name MI. Score:

Year, Section & Program: ___________________________________________________________________________

100
Components 3-Sophisticated 2-Competent 1-Needs Improvement Score

Organization Statement is clear, Statement is generally Organization is haphazard;

logical, and clear and well listener can follow the flow
organized. Listener organized. A few of ideas only with effort.
can follow line of minor points may be Arguments are not clear.
reasoning. confusing.
Style Level of statement is Level of statement is Aspects of presentation are
appropriate for the generally appropriate. too elementary or
listener. Statement Pacing is sometimes ostentatious for audience.
is a planned too fast or too slow. Listener seems
conversation, paced Student seems slightly uncomfortable and can be
for audience uncomfortable at heard only if listener is very
understanding. It is times, and audience attentive. Much of the
not a reading of a occasionally has information is read or just
paper or answering trouble hearing trying to guess.
based on definition. him/her.
Speaker is
comfortable in front
of the group and can
be heard by all.
Content
Depth of Content Speaker provides For the most part, Explanations of concepts
accurate and explanations of and/or theories are
complete concepts and theories inaccurate or incomplete.
explanations of key are accurate and Little attempt is made to tie
concepts and complete. Some theory to practice. Listeners
theories, drawing on helpful applications gain little from the
relevant literature. are included. statement.
Applications of
theory illuminate
issues. Listeners
gain insights.

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 Rubric for Formal Oral Assessment
Adapted from Huba, M.E., & Freed, J.E. (2000). Learner-centered assessment on college campuses: Shifting
the focus from teaching to learning (pp. 156-157). Allyn & Bacon: Needham Heights, MA

Accuracy of Information (names, No significant errors Enough errors are made to

Content facts, etc.) included are made. Listeners distract a knowledgeable
in the statement is recognize any errors listener. Some information
consistently to be the result of is accurate, but the listener
accurate. nervousness or must determine what
oversight. information is reliable.
Use of Language
Grammar and Sentences are Sentences are Listeners can follow the
Word Choice complete and complete and speaker, but they are
grammatical. They grammatical for the distracted by some
flow together easily. most part. They flow grammatical errors and use
Words are well together easily. With of slang. Some sentences
chosen; they express some exceptions, are halting, incomplete, or
the intended words are well chosen vocabulary is limited or
meaning precisely. and precise. inappropriate
Freedom from Bias Both oral language Oral language and Oral language and/or body
(e.g., and body language body language are free language includes some
pseudoscience, are free from bias. from bias with one or identifiable bias. Some
sexism, racism, two minor exceptions. listeners will be offended.
heterosexism,
agism, etc.,)
Responsiveness to Audience
Verbal Interaction Consistently Generally responsive Responds to questions
clarifies, restates, to audience questions inadequately.
and responds to and needs. Misses
questions. some opportunities for
Summarizes when interaction.
needed.
Body Language Body language Body language Body language reveals a
reflects comfort reflects some reluctance to interact with
interacting with discomfort interacting audience.
audience with audience.
TOTAL SCORE

24
Percentage:

Total Score ____________ ÷ 24= ____________ x 100 =

Assessed by: _________________________

Comments:________________________________________________________________________________
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