Senior Presentation Reflection

This counts as a formative assessment in Q4. Answer each question clearly, completely, and honestly.

Name


  1. When you first walked into the room, what thoughts were going on in your mind? Were you nervous, excited, anxious, confident? What was causing you the most stress? Be specific.


  1. How many judges were in the room? Did you know them, or were they strangers to you? Did you feel comfortable presenting in front of them? Why or why not? Do you feel they were attentive to your presentation? Explain.


  1. Were you satisfied with the way you presented? Why? What were your strengths during the presentation? Your weaknesses? (Think about your dress, eye contact, voice, confidence, etc.)


  1. Looking back on your presentation in front of the judges, name one thing you would have done differently.


  1. What kinds of things did you do to prepare for the Senior Presentation? Do you think the things you did helped you in any way? Explain.


  1. Did the judges ask you any questions? What kinds of questions did they ask? Do you feel like you answered the questions sufficiently or did their questions(s) stump you? Explain.


  1. What is your opinion of the length of time you are expected to present to earn a 3 on the rubric? Do you think it is too much, not enough, or just right? Were you able to easily fill the time or did you find yourself struggling to find enough to talk about? Explain.


  1. Did you have any visual aids to show the judges? If so, what were they?


  1. Walking into the presentation room, what was your level of confidence?
    I was very confident. No nervousness at all.
    I was somewhat confident.
    I was not confident and very nervous.
    I was ready to have a panic attack.


  1. What did you use to help you during your presentation?
    index cards and visual aids
    index cards only
    a visual aid only
    I brought nothing with me.


  1. If you were to rate your level of preparedness, what rating would you give yourself?
    I was overly prepared and had practiced a lot.
    I was prepared and ready walking in, even though I could have done a little more.
    I was a little prepared.
    I didn't prepare much. I just winged it.


  1. Rate your performance.
    I rocked it and did awesome. So proud of myself!
    I did well but made a few minor mistakes.
    My presentation was fair and could have been better.
    I felt like I didn't do well and could have done much better.


  1. In terms of presentation skills, what did you do the BEST at?
    eye contact
    standing straight and not having any distracting behaviors
    speaking at a normal pace (not too slowly or quickly)
    sticking to the topic without digressing
    speaking with a clear voice that everyone could hear