Suggested grading rubric

Suggested grading rubric

This assumes the maximum scale for each criterion is set to the default of 9.

A reminder of the grading criteria for our General grading set

These are just a suggestion - you are free to interpret and apply the criteria however suits your teaching best.

Communication and content:

To what extent does the response provide an informative, comprehensible answer to the question? Is the response of an appropriate length?

Range of language:

To what extent does the response include varied vocab and structures?

Accuracy:

To what extent are grammar and constructions used correctly in the response?

Pronunciation and intonation:

To what extent does the response include accurate pronunciation and natural intonation?

There's more information on how to grade Speaking assignments here.

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