Group Evaluation Rubric

Each group will be evaluated according to the criteria listed in this rubric.
Understand what separates high scores from low scores. Be aware that your
presentation should be arranged in a cohesive manner. The content should be
supported by an introduction and a conclusion.

Aspect
Prepresentation

Content

Collaboration

Organization
&
Arrangement

Presentation

The topic was

introduced clearly;
ensuring that all
class members
understood. The
KWL chart was
distributed and its
use explained.

The topic was

introduced clearly,
however the group
did not clarify if all
understood. The
KWL chart was
distributed and
briefly explained.

The topic was

given only a very
brief description.
The KWL chart
was distributed,
but with no clear
directions.

Only the title of

the presentation
was given. The
students failed to
distribute the
KWL chart.

The content was

detailed and had a
great deal of
interesting
material. It was
seen as both useful
and authentic.
The group appears
to have worked
together
throughout the
process. Each is
comfortable with
all facets of the
presentation.

The content had

very few
interesting points
and lacked details.
The material was
authentic, however
of little use.
The group did not
spend enough time
working together.
Some of the ideas
and details were
not consistent
among each
member.
The presentation
followed the
correct sequence,
but the set of ideas
and details were
poorly arranged.

The content
contained little or no
material of interest.
It was unclear if
there was a
connection between
ideas and details.

The presentation
was sequenced in a
logical manner;
introduction, ideas
and supporting
details, and a
summary in
conclusion.

The content was

interesting, but
some of the details
were a little vague.
The material was
authentic and may
be useful.
The group appears
to have worked
together the
majority of the
time. One or more
members may
have put in more
time.
The presentation
was followed a
logical sequence,
but needed better
connectivity
between ideas and
details.

The group appeared

confident and
prepared - speaking
clearly and making
good eye-contact.
They transitioned
smoothly between
speakers, and
provided engaging
visuals.

The group seemed

confident and
prepared, but the
speakers needed to
refer to note cards at
times. The transition
between speakers
was a little rough.
Visuals were
satisfactory.

The group needed to

be better prepared.
The speakers made
very little eyecontact - reading
from note cards too
often, stumbling
over words. Visuals
were OK but lacked
good descriptions.

The group did the

majority of their
work
independently.
Some of the ideas
were redundant
and ambiguous.
There was minimal
attention to
sequence and
direction. Ideas
and details were
randomly
arranged.
The group did not
display any
preparedness. The
speakers read
directly from their
notes and were
unfamiliar with the
vocabulary. The
group was unable to
describe the visuals.