Marking scheme

A marking scheme is a set of criteria used in assessing student learning.

Sample marking scheme

This is an example of a marking scheme for a presentation assignment

• Presentation (40%)

1. verbal & non-verbal communication (10%) - avoid note reading, eye contact, enthusiasm, body language, volume of voice, clarity of language
2. visual aids (10%) - minimal text, appealing layout, distraction-free, large font size
3. structure (10%) - clarity of goals, organization, logical progression, good flow
4. discussion questions (10%) - ability to guide discussion: ability to ask and answer questions, maintain order

• Content (60%)

1. introduction (10%) - introduce background material
2. thesis statement (5%) - clear, focused
3. main body (35%) - depth, synthesis of references, accuracy, summary, figures or tables
4. discussion questions (10%) - thought-provoking, sufficient quantity

See also

• Rubric
• Uniform Mark Scheme
• Lesson plan

External links

• Marking scheme