Performance Task Assessment
Oral Report
Possible
Points
Element
Earned Assessment
Self
Teacher
Content
Report shows evidence of effective research and
understanding of concepts relevant to the task.
Concepts are accurately presented and reflect specific
and purposeful information that is extended and
expanded to fully answer main questions.
Supporting details are used to help explain the
concepts.
Vocabulary is appropriate to both the content and the
audience.
There is a clear beginning, an organized body, and a
clear closure.
Length of report conforms to the allotted time frame.
Sources are cited properly.
Presentation
Voice quality is effective including appropriate rate,
volume, articulation, and enthusiasm.
Body language is effectively used including
appropriate eye contact, posture, and body movement.
The speaker gives the audience time to think and take
notes.
The speaker responds well to questions.
The speaker checks audience's understanding of
concepts following the presentation
Total:
Adapted by Baltimore County Public Schools, 2004, from materials developed by
Pomperaug Regional School District, Middlebury, CT
Through an agreement with the Maryland Assessment Consortium, permission is granted to
Maryland Public Schools to reproduce this material for non-profit, educational use.