AP Seminar TMP Rubric Study

ROW 1: Establish Argument

• convincing argument vs. argument

• strategic selection vs. not well selected

• supporting evidence

ROW 2: Understand and Analyze Context (Evaluate Solutions)

• explains vs. describes

• situates the teams’ proposed solution in conversation with them (additional)

• limitations or implications — inconsistent, illogical, overly broad, or otherwise unconvincing manner vs. thoroughly explaining

ROW 3: Engage Audience (Performance)

• all presenters vs. some presenters

• strategic intentional use vs. uneven delivery or performance

• most of the time vs. at times

ROW 4: Engage Audience (Design)

• clearly guides

• strategic selection vs. understanding

• help clarify vs. does not enhance

• inconsistently

• team’s solution vs. team’s message

ROW 5: Collaborate Reflect

• all responses vs. two or more of the responses

• articulate detailed answers

• asked and support vs. support

• relevant evidence specific vs. some relevant evidence

• [arguments from oral defense] taken together — [roughly] equal participation from all team members