The rubric assesses student presentations on a scale of 1 to 4 in several categories: 1) Preparedness - Did the student rehearse and seem prepared? 2) Use of complete sentences - Did the student speak in full sentences? 3) Speaks clearly - Could the student be understood when speaking? 4) Comprehension - Could the student answer questions about the topic? 5) Content - Did the student seem to understand the topic being presented?