A presentation as an examination form is one in which you assess students on their ability to give an oral presentation and communicate their ideas clearly. For example, consider a speech on a current topic in the group, an individual presentation on a research topic, a group presentation on a business plan or a public defence of a thesis. The presentation can have different purposes such as: informing on a particular topic, sharing research results, motivating or inspiring, convincing a point of view, sharing a personal experience, growth or reflection, or sharing future plans and ambitions.
In doing so, you can test for different aspects such as:
- Content – students should present correct and complete information on the topic.
- Structure – students should build the presentation well and present it logically.
- Presentation skills – students should speak clearly and enthusiastically, make good use of visuals and come across professionally.
- Communication skills – students should present their ideas clearly and convincingly and be able to answer audience questions adequately.
To use a speech as a form of assessment, you can do the following:
- Set clear assessment criteria, such as presentation skills, communication skills, presentation content and structure.
- Give students sufficient time to prepare and prepare the presentation.
- Offer to record the presentation for further analysis.
- Give students sufficient time to give their presentation and ask them targeted questions to test their knowledge and understanding.
- Assess objectively and give constructive feedback to students.
Want to know more?
- Suggestions for Teaching Public Speaking and Evaluating Speeches – University Science Malaysia
See also: Elevator pitch, Oral, Defence
VU Taxonomy?
Programme specific skills in applying knowledge and understandingOral communication
What total group size?
Between fifty and one hundredUp to fifty
Up to twenty five
What activity group size?
IndividualSmall group (2-4 pers)
Medium Group (5-12 pers)