Rubric for Teaching (100 pts)

Excellent

Good

Adequate

Unsatisfactory

Points

10

8

6

0

Overhead or PowerPoint notes (x1)

Information presented in logical sequence, AND Notes are clear and easy to read; PowerPoints include relevant graphics
Notes tend to jump from point to point, but underlying logic is apparent OR Notes are not clear and easy to read; PowerPoints do not include relevant graphics
No clear sequence of information AND Notes are not clear and easy to read; PowerPoints do not include relevant graphics
No overhead or PowerPoint notes

Mechanics of the presentation and notes (x1)

Notes have no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors, pronunciation of terms is consistently accurate
Notes may have several misspellings and/or grammatical errors, some repeated mispronunciation of key terms
Notes have numerous spelling and/or grammatical errors, consistent mispronunciation of many terms.
No notes or presentation attempted

Presentation (x1)

Points are clearly made and all 
evidence supports 
topic
Many good points made but there is an uneven balance and some lack of clarity
Information included that does not support the topic in any way
No presentation made

Information presented during teaching (x1)

An abundance 
of accurate material clearly related to the topic with an obvious emphasis on analysis
Sufficient information that relates to the topic, some evidence of in-depth examination
A great deal of the information is not clearly connected to the topic, little evidence of in-depth preparation
No relevant information presented

Class activity (x2)

Clearly relevant, engaging activity that involves the class and reinforces some aspect of the topic
Relevant and/or engaging activity that may not directly address the topic or involve the entire class
Activity that is apparently misplaced in terms of topic area or fails to elicit student response
No activity attempted

Time use (x1)

Utilized entire class period with meaningful activity/ies
Too long or too short: required extra time or started late/ended early (within 5 minutes of period)
Too short: started late/ended early (more than 5 minutes)
No presentation

Homework activity (x1)

Relevant, accurate multiple choice and free response questions
Inaccurate or ‘silly’ multiple choice questions or no free response questions
Inaccurate or ‘silly’ multiple choice questions and no free response questions, fewer questions than required
No homework activity

Homework activity graded and returned (x1)

Completed
N/A
N/A
Not completed

Electronic copies (x1)

Homework, Class notes, Grading key
2 of the 3
1 of the 3
None