Frequently (or once) Asked Questions
Q: How am I supposed to talk about myself for so long?
A: The point of "About Me" and "Who Am I?" is to get a sense of who you are as a person, as a student. If you are uncomfortable talking about yourself, you might want to focus on the people in your life who are important to you and why. Explaining why you value others will still give the audience a sense of who you are!
Q: What if I don't know what I want to do when I graduate?
A: Join the club! Most sophomores are in the same boat, so don't worry. Guidance will be sending out some tools to do career exploration. And don't forget the very important piece that you do not have to pursue the career that you research. Many students research a career that they realize, often through their research, is either not what they thought it was or just isn't for them. Ask any RT teacher: we have plenty of stories about students in this situation! The important thing is that you are starting to think about what might be possible for you once you leave PRHS.
Q: Does it matter if I answer the Essential Questions in order?
A: Short answer: No. Long answer: It's important that your presentation has a clear flow, and that the things you are presenting are connected to each other, and that you clearly answer the essential questions. This is your presentation however, and we want to see you mold the requirements into a presentation that shows individual thought, creativity, and a representation of who you are! If that means shaking up the order, go for it!
Q: Who will be grading my presentation?
A: The grading panel will consist of two faculty graders and one freshman grader. One of the faculty graders will be what we call the "Lead Grader" or "Facilitator." It's that person's job to guide the grading process and to help the panel determine an official grade for the presenter. If the panel is unsure of an element they are grading, they will bring in the Roundtable teacher (this only happens once in a while). When the grading process is completed, the Lead Grader will show (not tell) the presenter's final grade on the final rubric. The presenter then has the choice to share the grade with others or not.
A: The point of "About Me" and "Who Am I?" is to get a sense of who you are as a person, as a student. If you are uncomfortable talking about yourself, you might want to focus on the people in your life who are important to you and why. Explaining why you value others will still give the audience a sense of who you are!
Q: What if I don't know what I want to do when I graduate?
A: Join the club! Most sophomores are in the same boat, so don't worry. Guidance will be sending out some tools to do career exploration. And don't forget the very important piece that you do not have to pursue the career that you research. Many students research a career that they realize, often through their research, is either not what they thought it was or just isn't for them. Ask any RT teacher: we have plenty of stories about students in this situation! The important thing is that you are starting to think about what might be possible for you once you leave PRHS.
Q: Does it matter if I answer the Essential Questions in order?
A: Short answer: No. Long answer: It's important that your presentation has a clear flow, and that the things you are presenting are connected to each other, and that you clearly answer the essential questions. This is your presentation however, and we want to see you mold the requirements into a presentation that shows individual thought, creativity, and a representation of who you are! If that means shaking up the order, go for it!
Q: Who will be grading my presentation?
A: The grading panel will consist of two faculty graders and one freshman grader. One of the faculty graders will be what we call the "Lead Grader" or "Facilitator." It's that person's job to guide the grading process and to help the panel determine an official grade for the presenter. If the panel is unsure of an element they are grading, they will bring in the Roundtable teacher (this only happens once in a while). When the grading process is completed, the Lead Grader will show (not tell) the presenter's final grade on the final rubric. The presenter then has the choice to share the grade with others or not.