Below Standard Met Standard Above Standard A Project Title, Student Names Incomplete or missing student names, project name or date Student names, project name and date displayed Student names, project name, date displayed Attention-catching animation Background music B Project Description Missing or incomplete outline of the project objective Missing or incomplete outline of procedures and resources used Missing or incomplete outline of results obtained Correct description of the project objective Correct outline of the procedures and resources used Correct summary of obtained results Correct description of the project objective Correct outline of the procedures and resources used Correct summary of obtained results Eye-catching slide format & animations Figures/photos to help understanding C Practice Object Data Incomplete or missing on-screen measured values Missing solids image and/or description Data incorrectly formatted, labeled or separated Displayed data difficult to read (font size < 24 pt and/or font color does not contrast with slide background) Scale factor missing or incorrect Missing real dimensions or units Complete on-screen measured values Data formatted, clearly labeled and separated Displayed data easy to read (font size > 24 pt and color contrasts with background color) Solid’s image included with description Correct factor displayed Real solid dimensions and units displayed Complete on-screen measured values Data formatted, clearly labeled and separated Displayed data easy to read (font size > 24 pt and contrasts with background color) Solid’s image included with description Correct scale factor displayed Real solid dimensions & units displayed Eye-catching format & animations D Practice Object Revolving Line Graph Missing graph Unlabeled axis; no units specified Graph title missing and/or difficult to read Graph colors difficult to see Graph with all measured points Axis correctly formatted and labeled Graph title included and easy to read Graph colors with good contrast Graph with all measured points Axis correctly formatted and labeled title included and easy to read Graph colors with good contrast Eye-catching slide format & animations E Practice Object Volume Calculations and Results Calculations to obtain volume missing or incomplete Used formulas missing Estimated volume and/or missing Estimation error missing or incorrect Font difficult to read Calculations displayed Used formulas displayed Estimated volume and displayed Correct estimation error displayed Easy to read font used Calculations displayed Used formulas displayed Estimated volume and units displayed Correct estimation error displayed Easy to read font used Eye-catching slide format & animations
Below Standard Met Standard Above Standard F Cooling Tower Data Incomplete or missing on-screen measured values Missing cooling tower image, description and location Data incorrectly formatted, labeled or separated Data displayed difficult to read (font size < 24; no color contrast w slide background) Scale factor missing or incorrect Missing real cooling tower dimensions and/or units Complete on-screen measured values Cooling tower image and description included Data formatted, clearly labeled and separated Data displayed easy to read (font size > 24 and color contrasts w background color) Correct factor displayed Real cooling tower dimensions and units displayed Complete on-screen measured values Cooling tower image and description included Data formatted, clearly labeled and separated Data displayed easy to read (font size > 24 and color contrasts w background color) Correct scale factor displayed Real cooling tower dimensions and units displayed Eye-catching slide format & animations G Cooling Tower Revolving Line Graph Missing graph Axis not labeled; no units specified Graph title missing and/or difficult to read Graph colors difficult to see Graph with all measured points Axis correctly formatted and labeled Graph title included and easy to read Graph colors with good contrast Graph with all measured points Axis correctly formatted and labeled Graph title included and easy to read colors with good contrast Eye-catching slide format & animations H Cooling Tower Volume Calculations and Results Calculations to obtain volume missing or incomplete Formulas used missing Estimated volume and/or units missing Estimation error missing or incorrect Font difficult read Calculations displayed Formulas used displayed Estimated volume and units displayed Correct estimation error displayed Easy-to-read font used Calculations displayed Formulas used displayed Estimated volume and units displayed Correct estimation error displayed Easy-to-read font used Eye-catching slide format & animations I Project Conclusions Missing, incomplete or incorrect project conclusions Conclusions missing or poorly done in problem context Correct conclusions, procedures and results Conclusions completely in problem context Correct conclusions, procedures and results Conclusions fully in problem context Eye-catching slide format & animations Illustrations, graphs or figures to help understanding J Overall Report Slides not formatted Difficult-to-read fonts used Not a standalone presentation Slides professionally formatted Most of the presentation text readable (font size > 24 pt and in appropriate color) Standalone presentation Slides formatted using topic-related photos as backgrounds, and students’ own design All text in readable font (font size > 24 pt and in appropriate color) Eye-catching transitions
Project Results Report Presentation Non-Professional professional Professional Body Language Reading or slides Sight not on audience Lacks confidence during the entire presentation No natural movements or gestures (fidgeting or nervous) Sometimes reads notes or slides Some audience eye contact Some movement and gestures Some confidence and poise (but still somewhat nervous) Audience eye contact Little or any reading of slides or notes Natural movements and gestures Looks confident during the entire presentation Voice Speaks too softly to be understood Speaks too quickly or slowly Frequently uses words or sounds like: Okay, so…, you know…, uh, umm, I mean… Does not use the correct technical language or formal English Speaks clearly most of the time Sometimes speaks too quickly or slowly Speaks loudly enough for most of the audience Occasionally uses words or sounds like: Okay, so…, you know…, uh, umm, I mean… Uses correct technical language or formal English during most of the presentation Speaks clearly during the entire presentation Speaks at uniform volume, and at a normal pace, not too quickly or slowly Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear Rarely or never uses words or sounds like: Okay, so…, you know…, uh, umm, I mean… Uses correct technical language or formal English during the entire presentation Overall Presentation No main idea presented, incorrect or incomplete Ideas presented in the incorrect sequence Missing important steps in the development Missing, incorrect or incomplete introduction and/or conclusion Poor presentation time management Did not correctly answer the questions Main idea presented, but not proficiently explained Ideas presented in the correct order, but not proficiently connected or missing important points Introduction and conclusion present, but not effective Presentation completed in the allotted time, but time not proficiently distributed on topics or ideas Answers most questions correctly and in context Main idea presented in a clear and effective way Ideas presented in the correct order, emphasizing main points, and in context Effective introduction and conclusion Presentation completed in the allotted time, and time proficiently distributed on topics or ideas Answers questions correctly and in context, enriching answers with relevant information or examples Student Look Wearing inappropriate clothes for the occasion Wearing semi-formal clothes Wearing appropriate clothes for the occasion (as if for a professional job interview)