Presenter: ___________________________ Evaluator: ____________________________

Evaluating Student Presentations

Developed by Information Technology Evaluation Services, NC Department of Public Instruction

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Organization

Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.

Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.

Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow.

Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.

Subject Knowledge

Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.

Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.

Student is at ease with expected answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate.

Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.

Graphics

Student uses superfluous graphics or no graphics

Student occasionally uses graphics that rarely support text and presentation.

Student's graphics relate to text and presentation.

Student's graphics explain and reinforce screen text and presentation.

Time

Student has no awareness of time.

Student unnecessarily rushes or prolongs presentation.

Student's presentation is shorter or longer than necessary but paced appropriately.

Student's presentation is paced appropriately and finishes on time.

Enthusiasm

Student shows no enthusiasm for subject.

Student shows little enthusiasm for subject.

Student shows some enthusiasm for subject.

Student shows a lot of enthusiasm for subject.

Eye Contact

Student reads all of report with no eye contact.

Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report.

Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes.

Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.

Elocution

Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear.

Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.

Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.

Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.

  Attire/ Appearance

Student not wearing appropriate attire, disheveled appearance, slouches/leans, nervous fumbling/tapping. 

Student wears casual  attire, less than neat appearance, or exhibits nervous ticks.   

Student wears professional attire, neat  appearance, and exhibits nervous ticks. 

Student wears professional attire, manicured appearance, and does not exhibit nervous ticks.