Assessment Oral Presentation Criteria

Oral Presentation Evaluation Criteria
Author (Last Name): _________________________ Committee member:
Presentations will be evaluated using the following criteria:

I. Content – 10 points
Accurately follows the title and abstract and stays on topic 1 2 3 4 5
Instructive and mind-provoking 1 2 3 4 5
(I) Total content score: _____

II. Organization – 20 points
Secures audience attention 1 2 3 4 5
Objective and outline well formulated in the introduction 1 2 3 4 5
Well structured, flowing logically and with good transition
between the sections 1 2 3 4 5
Offers summary of ideas and provides closure 1 2 3 4 5
(II) Total organization score: _____

III. Delivery – 25 points
Consideration given to the understanding of English by the audience,
i.e. clear pronounciation and speech rhythm 1 2 3 4 5
Effectively uses vocal variety in rate, pitch, and intensity
to maintain audience interest in speech 1 2 3 4 5
Good visual quality (content displayed well visible, good choice of
font, colours, pictures, well balanced screens) 1 2 3 4 5
Uses physical behavior that supports the message
(including appropriate eye contact, facial expressions, gestures,
posture, personal appearance) 1 2 3 4 5
Adheres to time requirements 1 2 3 4 5
(III) Total delivery score: _____

TOTAL SCORE (I + II + III): __________________________

Criteria on the feedback sheet or assessment form for assessing learners' performance in the oral presentation:
http://education.yuikee.com.hk/teacher_training/primary_english/download/session4/feedbacksheets.pdf

The following descriptions can be used when making a global assessment of a student’s performance.

Excellent (A) – a skillful presentation which was easy to follow. Student used clear, accurate and appropriate language and the presentation was effectively planned and well structured. It left listeners with a clear idea of the main thesis and supporting or associated ideas. Stimulated interest amongst listeners, as evident in audience behaviour and questions.

Very good (B) – above acceptable. Well handled presentation with well developed ideas and clear, intelligible delivery. Some minor problems with use of language and/or delivery but these did not cause major difficulties for listeners.

Good (C) – an acceptable level. Managed to achieve “yes” in most categories. No major difficulties with the language and a clear thesis with supporting ideas were evident.

Fair (D) – barely acceptable level of performance. May have prepared but had some fairly major problems with content and/or delivery. This made listening to this presentation a strain for audience.

Poor (E) – of unacceptable standard. Poorly prepared and difficult to follow. Structure of talk not clear and inaccurate use of language or poor delivery caused a lot of strain for listeners. No or little attempt / ability to engage listeners.