TOOLS OF EVALUATION

RATING SCALE
 INTRODUCTION
 Rating scale is one of the tools of
evaluation used to classify opinions and
judgments regarding different situations,
objects etc.
 It is a subjective method
 It is a scale with set of points
 CLASSIFICATION
Numerical scale
Graphic scale
Standard scale
Rating by cumulative points
Forced choice ratings
 Evaluation of an oral presentation

( [Very Good3,Satisfactory2,Poor1]
 Gave an interesting introduction
 Presented clear explanation of topic
 Presented information in acceptable order
 Used complete sentences
 Offered a concluding summary
 Spoke clearly, correctly, distinctly, and confidently
 Maintained eye contact
 Maintained acceptable posture
 Presentation was interesting
 Used visual/audio aids well
 Handled questions and comments from the class very well
• Total ___________ (of 33)
 Group Performance Rating Scale
Directions: Use this form to give feedback about the performance in your group.
Mark the appropriate number after each statement.
• 0 = Major Difficulty,
• 1 = Needs Improvement,
• 2 = Okay,
• 3 = Very Good,
• 4 = Excellent
• All members participated in the group activities
• Members listened to others in the group
• Members helped and encouraged others in the group
• Group members stayed on the task assigned.
• Group members worked well together
• No one dominated the group discussions
• Group members practiced the cooperative skill
• Trust developed among group members.
Add all circled numbers for Total Score ___________ (out of 40)
 Peer group evaluation
• Directions: For each of the following criteria, place the most appropriate number or letter to
evaluate your peer's actions in group project. Group may be evaluated as a whole or as
individuals.
• Excellent5Good4Satisfactory3Fair2Poor1or A: Always, S: Sometimes, N: Never
• _____ Your peers participated in the initial discussion used to get project going.
• _____ Your peers contributed with creative ideas that enhances project.
• _____ Your peers came up with few ideas, but these were always original and unique.
• _____ Your peers were quick to suggest solutions to problems with project as they occurred.
• _____ Your peers were helpful in inventing methods, gadgets, pictorial elements, etc., of project.
• _____ Your peers showed strong leadership skills during development and construction of project.
• _____ Your peers were friendly, enthusiastic, and positive during group work.
• _____ Your peers were encouraging and complimentary of your own performance in group project.
• _____ Your peers were always available to spend time working on group project.
• _____ Overall, your peers were essential to the development and construction of your group
project.
 General communication scoring
guide

Language
Easily understood
Comprehensible
Mostly correct
Somewhat comprehensible
Difficult to understand
 Organization of story
•

creative and story has adequate beginning,

middle, and end, but may be unclear
story has beginning, middle, and end, but may
be unclear; sequencing is very simple
story has no sequence, is difficult to understand
and incorrect
story is incomprehensible
 Limitations of Rating scale

Error of leniency
Error of central tendency
Halo effect
Logical error
Contrast error
Proximity error
 Summarizing the main points
♫ Rating scale is one of the tools of
evaluation
♫ It is used for classifying opinions and
judgments of the performer
♫ Classified into numerical, graphic standard
rating by cumulative points