AP Calculus ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC

Name: _________________________________________________________

Judges: __________________________________	_____________________________________

Please score on the basis of 1-10 (10 being highest) and give comments.

Mathematics: Student fully explains the concepts without requiring prompting, clarifying questions, or	“assistance” from the judges.

Student uses correct mathematical terms and Calculus notation.

Student demonstrates a clear understanding of the concepts.

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COMMENTS:

Delivery:	Student introduces him/herself.

Student makes consistent eye contact with the judges and talks to/with the judges.

Student’s posture is appropriate and professional, NO gum chewing.

Student is appropriately attired as to give a professional appearance

Student shows clear evidence of preparation, attention to detail, taking this presentation	seriously.

Visuals, diagrams in the paper are appropriately used to clarify what he/she is discussing.

Student refers to paper in an appropriate way – no reading or excessive reference to it.

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COMMENTS:

Language:	The student’s message is clear, concise, accurate, appropriate, and uses correct Calculus	terminology.

Student defines terms in a clear and understandable way. No “umms,” or “you knows.”

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COMMENTS:

Quality:	Combination of Calculus, communication, and connection-making are exemplary.

Student demonstrates synthesis of knowledge by answering all questions with ease &	confidence. (Student demonstrates that they understand, not just that they know.)

Student is prepared and ready to begin at the assigned time.

A subjective judgment of the amount of time and effort the student spent in preparing for his/her presentation from the evaluator’s perspective.

The over-all quality will be compared to what other presentations have accomplished.

(Full points can be awarded to all deserving students.)

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COMMENTS:

_____ WEIGHTED SCORE

(.60Mathematics + .10Delivery + .10Language + .20Quality)