Canadian Bilingual School of Paris Assessment Rubric

Student name:

Subject area: Social Studies 12

Assessment name:

Area of Assessment

CONTENT
concepts
terms
data
research
relationships between
information

Date:

Does Not Meet

Expectations (0-1)

Met Some
Expectations
(3)

Exceeded
Expectations
(4)

unclear message
message and direction may clear message that is
clear, developed message
be unclear, inconsistent
understandable and
that shows originality
no direction or focus
and difficult to
creative
and creativity
knowledge of facts, terms,
understand
demonstrates considerable demonstrates thorough
concepts, principles,
demonstrates a basic
knowledge of facts,
knowledge of facts,
relationships is
knowledge of facts,
terms, concepts,
terms, concepts,
inadequate
terms, concepts,
principles, relationships
principles, relationships
some information may be
principles, relationships covers the topic with
topic covered in depth with
incorrect
appropriate evidence
strong supporting
minimal support for topic there is a sense of
understanding of the
(support)
evidence
topic (some support)

ORAL COMMUNICATION presenter is uncomfortable

body language
and may be unengaged
verbal communication
or distracted
audience engagement
body language is

ineffective or
inappropriate or
distracting (ex: back to
the audience)
language and delivery is
inappropriate or not
understandable
presentation does not
generate much interest

ORGANIZATION
structure
transitions between
information presented or
between presenters

Below Expectations
(2)

presenter seems really

nervous and shows some
discomfort
body language indicates
discomfort and can be
distracting
language and delivery is
unclear in places
uncontrolled inflexion
presentation generates
some interest, although
interest is not sustained
throughout

ideas do not connect with presentation is slightly

one another
disorganized
beginning middle & end links between the
are not clear
beginning, middle, &
end are unclear
no smooth transitions
transitions not used
Overall confusing
effectively

presenter exhibits
confidence
body language is
appropriate
language and delivery is
clear
voice inflexion is
appropriate
presentation generates
audience interest and
participation

presenter exhibits
confidence, comfort,
and enthusiasm
body language is engaging
and helps accentuate
message
Language and delivery is
clear and engaging
Effective voice inflexion
Presentation generates
audience interest /
participation and makes
an impact (They
laughed. They cried. It
was better than Cats!)

beginning, middle, and end clear beginning, middle &

are evident
end that peak audience
interest
transitions used to connect
smooth and effective
ideas and presenter
transition between ideas
and presenter

VISUAL
COMMUNICATION
costumes
posters
props
videos

no visuals or inappropriate some visuals (costumes,

visuals (costumes, posters,
posters, props, videos
props, videos etc.) are
etc.) are used; however,
used
more effective visuals
are needed to increase
interest and make
connections
references to visuals may
be needed

effective visuals
(costumes, posters, props,
videos etc.) that are clearly
linked to the oral
presentation

extremely effective visuals

(costumes, posters, props,
videos etc.) that are clearly
linked to the oral
presentation

LEADERSHIP
command of class
use of questions and quizzing
ability to answer questions

Student has little to no

control over the
classroom.

Student attempts to
maintain control of the
class but may lose
composure or control
throughout.

Student exhibits an
engaging attitude toward
peers. Student is fair but
focused and encourages
this attitude in their peers.

Comments:
Total:

Student lacks control for

most of the presentation.