iRubric: Oral Defense of PDSA rubric

Does not include a clear statement of the problem or root causes.  Problem is not adequately evidenced.  Minimal or no varied sources of data are included to substantiate the need.

Lacks an adequate articulation of the gap between current reality and school mission/root beliefs.

Includes a statement of the problem and limited root cause analysis. Problem is not adequately evidenced.  Few sources of data are included.

Lacks an adequate articulation of the gap between current reality and school mission/root beliefs.

Includes a concise statement of the problem and an adequate set of root causes.  Problem is adequately evidenced.  Several sources of data are included to substantiate the need.


Provides an adequate articulation of the gap between current reality and school mission/root beliefs.

Includes a concise statement of the problem and a comprehensive set of root causes.  Problem is well-evidenced.  Varied sources of data are included to substantiate the need.

Provides a compelling articulation of the gap between current reality and school mission/root beliefs.

Does not provide justification for the change idea chosen for the PDSA cycle. Articulated measures (leading and process) are not sufficient to measure impact and inform improvement.

Provides a partial justification for the change idea chosen for the PDSA cycle. Articulates only a limited set of measures. It is not clear that adequate data will be collected to measure impact and inform improvement.

Provides a justification for the change idea chosen for the PDSA cycle. Articulates a set of measures, including leading and process, that will likely capture adequate data to measure impact and inform improvement.

Provides a justification for the change idea chosen for the PDSA cycle. Articulates a
a comprehensive set of measures, including leading and process, that will capture ample data to measure impact and inform improvement.

Overall, the slides include
too much or unrelated
verbal and visual
information, interfering
with the audience
member’s ability to
understand the key points
of the presentation. Does not adequately respond to questions.

Many slides include too
much or unrelated verbal
and visual information,
interfering with the
audience member’s ability to understand the key points of the presentation. Responses to questions are minimal or may not reflect learning in the course.

Most slides include an appropriate amount of verbal and visual information, strategically chosen to help the audience member understand the key points of the presentation. Responds to questions thoughtfully.

The slides include an
appropriate amount of verbal and visual information, strategically chosen to help the audience member understand the key points of the presentation. Responds to questions confidently and thoughtfully.