MATH 450, Spring 2013
Points
allotted
RUBRIC FOR FIRST PRESENTATION
Mathematical
content
Mathematical
notation
Organization,
including
introduction
and conclusion
PowerPoint
slides
Length of
Presentation
and Style
Not there or
nonsensical
Vague or
many
significant
errors
0 points
No notation
2 points
Significant
errors in use
of notation or
in definition
of notation
0 points
No clear
organization
1 point
Slides can be
rearranged
without
changing the
clarity of the
presentation
0 points
Slides hard to
read and
confusing
1 points
Many slides
are hard to
read or
confusing
1 – 2 points
Two to four
minutes
over/under, or
problems with
eye contact or
physical
distractions.
Unequal
participation
by partners.
0 points
> four
minutes
over/under,
or problems
with eye
contact or
physical
distractions.
One partner
dominates
presentation.
0 points
2 points
Vague, or some errors or
omissions
TO
Only minor errors or
omissions
3 to 6 points
Notation generally used
correctly, with some errors or
missing definitions
Mathematics
fully and
correctly
explained
2 – 3 points
Clear organization to most of
the presentation. Perhaps a
weak introduction or
conclusion, but the thesis is
clear and the presentation
does not come to a sudden
stop.
2 – 3 points
Most slides are easy to read
and helpful to audience
understanding
4 points
Clear
organization to
entire
presentation,
including
introduction
and conclusion
4 points
Slides are easy
to read and
enhance
understanding
5 points
Within time
limit and no
physical issues.
Both partners
fully involved.
3 – 4 points
One to two
minutes
over/under,
or few
problems
with eye
contact or
physical
distractions.
Unequal
participation
by partners.
3 points
Less than one
minute
over/under,
and very few
physical
issues.
Partners have
roughly equal
participation.
4 points
7 points
Notation used
correctly and
always defined
when
introduced
5 points
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