CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT – ULBS (ENGLISH)

Score Construct Criteria/DescriptionExcellent 6 1. Converse on a topic effectively with

appropriate responses. Excellent understanding of the topic demonstrated by the ability to

interact/hold a discussion effectively Ability to field /handle questions confidently Ability to catch and maintain audience-interest throughout presentation Relevant and appropriate answers/responses given

2. Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation.

Very fluent and clear speech with effective use of pauses. Excellent , correct and clear pronunciation with good articulation,

intonation, word stress and rhythm.

3. Speak coherently Very smooth flow of well-organised ideas presented through the use of discourse markers and linkers effectively.

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

Excellent use of language to fulfil task with clarity using a variety of language functions in context.

Excellent use of language in terms of extensive vocabulary, interesting expressions used appropriately and effectively.

5. Speak using correct grammar Excellent use of language in terms of sentence structure and grammatically correct sentences to convey intended meaning effectively.

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT – ULBS (ENGLISH)

Score Construct Criteria/DescriptionGood 4 - 5 1. Converse on a topic effectively with

appropriate responses. Good understanding of the topic demonstrated by the ability to

interact/hold a discussion/hold a conversation effectively. Ability to field /handle questions with some confidence. Ability to catch and maintain audience-interest most of the time. Mostly relevant and appropriate responses.

2. Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation.

Fluent and clear speech with good use of pauses. Correct pronunciation most of the time with occasional lapses. Ability to articulate clearly using proper/correct/acceptable word

stress/rhythm and intonation.

3. Speak coherently Smooth flow of well-organised ideas presented through the use of discourse markers and linkers.

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

Correct and effective use of language to fulfil task with clarity using a variety of language functions in context.

Good range of vocabulary with some interesting expressions Accurate and clear language used most of the time with some slips that

do not disrupt meaning.

5. Speak using correct grammar Good use of language in terms of sentence structure and grammatically correct sentences to convey intended meaning effectively.

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT – ULBS (ENGLISH)

Score Construct Criteria/DescriptionSatisfactory 3 1. Converse on a topic effectively

with appropriate responses. Adequate understanding of topic but with limited ability to sustain a

conversation. Some relevant and appropriate responses.

2. Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation.

Fairly fluent and clear speech with frequent and long pauses. Effort made to articulate clearly, but presentation marked by a number

of words wrongly pronounced which do not distort meaning. Generally satisfactory word stress, rhythm and intonation but may

occasionally falter.

3. Speak coherently Flow of ideas is interrupted by use of inappropriate discourse markers and linkers.

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

Satisfactory use of language and task is partially fulfilled. Ability to perform some language functions in context with very few

interesting expression. Fair range of vocabulary and meaning is generally understood. Some evidence of inappropriately used vocabulary.

5. Speak using correct grammar Satisfactory use of language with some errors but meaning is mostly clear.

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT – ULBS (ENGLISH)

Score Construct Criteria/DescriptionWeak 2 1. Converse on a topic effectively with

appropriate responses. Limited understanding of the topic discussed demonstrated by inability

to interact/hold a discussion/hold a conversation. Inability to arouse interest of audience. Very few relevant and appropriate responses.

2. Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation.

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

meaning is fairly clear/comes through/is not distorted/may be distorted

3. Speak coherently Minimal or no flow of ideas.

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

Minimal use of language and task is barely fulfilled. Able to perform only limited language functions in context. Limited range of vocabulary. Frequent use of inappropriate vocabulary which distort meaning.

5. Speak using correct grammar Consistent grammatical errors which disrupt meaning.

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT – ULBS (ENGLISH)

Score Construct Criteria/DescriptionVery Weak 1 1. Converse on a topic effectively with

appropriate responses. Hardly any understanding of topic Hardly able to interact/hold a discussion/hold a conversation. Unable to respond at all.

2. Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation.

Minimal or no utterance. Attempts to articulate clearly but marred by poor pronunciation,

intonation, word stress and rhythm.

3. Speak coherently Very minimal or no flow of ideas.

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

Hardly any use of language and task is not fulfilled. Unable to perform any language functions in context. Very limited vocabulary – unable to make sense of vocabulary.

5. Speak using correct grammar Excessive grammatical errors Meaning is totally distorted