Excellent Work (10) Title slide, Defining the Problem, Why I Care, Conclusion Problem Data and Analysis

Student has defined the problem clearly and accurately. Student has shown why she/he cares. Grammar and word usage are correct. Student uses complete, coherent sentences. Student has at least 5 slides of data and analysis. Data has clear labels. Analysis is clear, concise and accurate. Functions are used when appropriate. The problem is defined clearly through mathematics and language. Student uses complete, coherent sentences. There is at least one correct linear equation to describe data. Line is representative of data. A prediction is made using data present. Student has at least 3 slides of data and analysis; data has clear labels. Analysis is clear, concise and accurate. Functions are used when appropriate. Solutions are supported with data. The solution is defined clearly through mathematics and language. Student uses complete, coherent sentences. Student presents information in a confident, concise manner. Student introduces us to problem and solutions so that the audience understands. Student makes arguments based on data and mathematics. It is clear that the student practiced.

Good Work (8) Minor mistakes are made.

Insufficient Work (7 or less) Many mistakes or major mistakes are made that could have been prevented with more time and effort put into presentation. Data and analysis is unclear or less than 5 slides; it is clear that little thought or time has been put into work.

Minor mistakes are made.

Linear Equation and Prediction

Minor mistakes are made.

Solution Data and Analysis

Minor mistakes are made.

There is incorrect or no math used to describe data; prediction is false or unsupported by mathematics or non-existent. Data and analysis is unclear or less than 3 slides; it is clear that little thought or time has been put into work.

Presentation Skills

Minor mistakes are made.

Student does not present information in a clear manner; It is clear that the student did not practice; Student does not present (zero)

Sample Layout: 1. Intro Slide 2. Defining the Problem 3. Why I Care 4. Presenting the Problem #1: Data and Analysis 5. Presenting the Problem #2: Data and Analysis 6. Presenting the Problem #3: Data and Analysis 7. Presenting the Problem #4: Data and Analysis 8. Presenting the Problem #5: Data and Analysis 9. Hypothesize Solutions to the Problem 10. Presenting the Solution #1: Data and Analysis 11. Presenting the Solution #2: Data and Analysis 12. Presenting the Solution #3: Data and Analysis 13. Conclusion