Performance Task Assessment 
PowerPoint

 Element

Possible
Points

 Earned Assessment

 Self

 Teacher

Content - Research and Writing

PowerPoint product shows evidence of effective research and understanding of concepts relevant to course curricula.

PowerPoint product reflects accurate, specific, purposeful information that is extended and expanded to fully answer the main questions.

Supporting details are used to help explain the concepts.

There are few grammatical or spelling mistakes and the vocabulary is appropriate to both content and the audience.
Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the presentation.      

Graphics, sounds, animations, and transitions are used appropriately to support/enhance the concepts.

Content - Technical Design and Organization

Choice of PowerPoint format is logical and effectively contributes to understanding of the concepts.

There is a clear beginning, an organized body, and a clear closure. 

Format is well designed (use of color, graphics, sound, animation, transitions, titles, and labels).

Images and graphics are clear and sound is audible.

PowerPoint product is technically correct (operates with minimal flaws during presentation).

Length of the PowerPoint product conforms to allotted time frame.

Presentation of Multimedia Production

The purpose of the PowerPoint product is clearly evident to the audience.

Presenter shows evidence of having rehearsed the production. The presentation flows smoothly with no technical problems.

Presenter responds well to questions during and/or following the PowerPoint presentation.

Presenter checks audience's understanding of concepts following the presentation.

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