This rubric evaluates critical thinking and problem solving skills based on 10 criteria scored from 1 to 10: 1) whether the realization matches expectations, 2) awareness of the audience, 3) clarity of purpose, 4) grammar usage, and 5) voice quality and consistency. Higher scores indicate greater alignment between expectations and outcomes, stronger awareness of the target audience, clearer communication of purpose, fewer grammatical errors, and more consistent vocal delivery. The rubric is used to provide feedback and assess performance.

1. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Rubric<br /> <br /> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />Dramatic QuestionRealization and expectation do not differ.Realization barely differs from the expectation.Realization differs noticeably from expectation.Realization is dramatically different from expectation.Point of View / Awareness to AudienceLimited awareness of the needs and interests of the target audience.Some awareness of audience in the design. Students find it difficult to explain how the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.Some awareness of audience in the design. Students can partially explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.Strong awareness of audience in the design. Students can clearly explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.Point of View Purpose It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation.There are a few lapses in focus, but the purpose is fairly clear.Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation.Establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout. GrammarRepeated errors in grammar and usage distracted greatly from the story.Grammar and usage were typically correct but errors detracted from story.Grammar and usage were typically correct (for the dialect chosen) and errors did not detract from the story.Grammar and usage were correct (for the dialect chosen) and contributed to clarity, style and character development.Voice ConsistencyVoice quality needs more attention.Voice quality is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation.Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation.Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.<br />