ULBS BI - Scoring Criteria

ULBS (BI) SCORING Marks are awarded on a scale of 1 - 6 for each construct. Thus, the maximum score obtainable is 30 while the minimum is 5 for each assessment. The assessors are required to use the following bands and criteria for assessment. Marks will be awarded in 5 bands: Excellent Good Satisfactory Weak Very Weak

6 4–5 3 2 1

The following is a detailed description of the criteria for assessment: Score

Excellent 6

Good 4-5

Co nst ruc t

Criteria / Description

1

Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate response)

● Excellent ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic effectively ● Relevant and appropriate responses given (for Models 2, 3, 4)

2

Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation

● Very fluent and clear speech ● Correct and clear pronunciation with excellent articulation, intonation, word stress and rhythm

3

Speak coherently

● Effective and smooth flow of well-organised ideas

4

Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context

● Excellent use of language in terms of extensive vocabulary ● Interesting expressions used appropriately and effectively

5

Speak using correct grammar ● Excellent sentence structure and grammatically correct sentences to convey intended meaning effectively

1

Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate response)

● Good ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic effectively ● Mostly relevant and appropriate responses given (for Models 2, 3, 4)

2

Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation

● Fluent and clear speech ● Correct and clear pronunciation with good articulation, intonation, word stress and rhythm

3

Speak coherently

● Smooth flow of well-organised ideas

4

Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context

● Good use of language in terms of extensive vocabulary ● Interesting expressions used appropriately

5

Speak using correct grammar ● Good sentence structure and grammatically correct sentences to convey intended meaning

Satisfactory 3

Weak 2

Very Weak 1

1

Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate response)

● Satisfactory ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic ● Some relevant and appropriate responses given (for Models 2, 3, 4)

2

Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation

● Fairly fluent and clear speech ● Generally satisfactory pronunciation, intonation, word stress and rhythm with frequent lapses

3

Speak coherently

● Satisfactory flow and organization of ideas

4

Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context

● Satisfactory use of language ● Fair range of vocabulary

5

Speak using correct grammar ● Satisfactory sentence structure with some grammatical errors but meaning is fairly clear

1

Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate response)

● Limited ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic ● Very few relevant and appropriate responses given (for Models 2, 3, 4)

2

Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation

● Fluency is interrupted by consistent halting and long pauses ● Frequent errors in pronunciation, intonation and word stress

3

Speak coherently

● Minimal flow and organization of ideas

4

Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context

● Minimal use of language ● Limited vocabulary

5

Speak using correct grammar ● Poor sentence structure with consistent grammatical errors which disrupt meaning

1

Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate response)

● Little ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic ● Hardly any response

2

Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation

● Very little utterance ● Poor pronunciation and intonation

3

Speak coherently

● Hardly any flow and organization of ideas

4

Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context

● Hardly any use of language

5

Speak using correct grammar ● Excessive grammatical errors