Question

chucks teacher has asked him to present for 15 minutes on math models in front of his math class. chuck has had a lot of experience with public speaking, but is not very good at math. which of the following should he do?
a. memorize his speech, so that he can present it word for word without leaving out any important
information
b. ask his math tutor to help him write a manuscript that he will be able to read during the
presentation
c. spend a lot of time rehearsing and make notecards with all his main points that he can refer to
during his speech
d. not waste too much time preparing so that he can appear more natural and at least be
entertaining

Explanation:

Chuck is strong at public speaking but weak in math. Option a risks sounding robotic and doesn't address his math knowledge gap. Option b relies on reading a script, which is less engaging for a classroom presentation and doesn't help him grasp the material. Option d is irresponsible, as he needs to accurately convey math content. Option c lets him use his speaking skills while using notecards to structure accurate math content, and rehearsal will help him deliver it smoothly.

Answer:

c. spend a lot of time rehearsing and make notecards with all his main points that he can refer to during his speech