Criteria
Excellent (4)
Good (3)
Fair (2)
Understanding of
the Question
Accurately
answers the
question with
clear
understanding
and depth
Demonstrates
thorough
understanding of
relevant
concepts,
provides
additional
insights or
examples
Response is clear,
concise, and wellorganized
Answers the
question with
understanding,
may have minor
gaps
Attempts to
answer the
question but
lacks depth or
clarity
Shows adequate
understanding of
relevant concepts
Shows some
understanding of
relevant concepts
but lacks depth
or clarity
Demonstrates
limited
understanding of
relevant concepts
Response is
generally clear
but may lack
some
organization or
coherence
Speaks with
some confidence
but may lack
consistent eye
contact or
delivery
Response is
somewhat
unclear or
disorganized
Response is
unclear and
difficult to follow
Speaks hesitantly
or lacks
confidence in
delivery
Speaks unclearly
or with low
confidence
Appears
adequately
prepared but
may lack some
enthusiasm or
readiness
Appears
somewhat
prepared but
may seem
hesitant or
unenthusiastic
Appears
unprepared and
lacks enthusiasm
or readiness
Content
Knowledge
Clarity of
Response
Confidence and
Delivery
Overall
Presentation and
Preparedness
Speaks
confidently,
maintains good
eye contact, and
delivers
responses with
clarity and
conviction
Demonstrates
thorough
preparation,
readiness, and
enthusiasm for
the recitation
Needs
Improvement
(1)
Does not
demonstrate
understanding of
the question