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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:

Excellent6Good4 5Satisfactory3Weak2Very Weak1

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

ScoreConstructCriteria / Description

Excellent61Speak / 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)

2Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation Very fluent and clear speech Correct and clear pronunciation with excellent articulation, intonation, word stress and rhythm

3Speak coherently Effective and smooth flow of well-organised ideas

4Speak 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

5Speak using correct grammar Excellent sentence structure and grammatically correct sentences to convey intended meaning effectively

Good4 - 51Speak / 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)

2Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation Fluent and clear speech Correct and clear pronunciation with good articulation, intonation, word stress and rhythm

3Speak coherently Smooth flow of well-organised ideas

4Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context Good use of language in terms of extensive vocabulary Interesting expressions used appropriately

5Speak using correct grammar Good sentence structure and grammatically correct sentences to convey intended meaning

Satisfactory31Speak / 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)

2Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation Fairly fluent and clear speech Generally satisfactory pronunciation, intonation, word stress and rhythm with frequent lapses

3Speak coherently Satisfactory flow and organization of ideas

4Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context Satisfactory use of language Fair range of vocabulary

5Speak using correct grammar Satisfactory sentence structure with some grammatical errors but meaning is fairly clear

Weak21Speak / 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)

2Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation Fluency is interrupted by consistent halting and long pauses Frequent errors in pronunciation, intonation and word stress

3Speak coherently Minimal flow and organization of ideas

4Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context Minimal use of language Limited vocabulary

5Speak using correct grammar Poor sentence structure with consistent grammatical errors which disrupt meaning

Very Weak11Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate response) Little ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic Hardly any response

2Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation Very little utterance Poor pronunciation and intonation

3Speak coherently Hardly any flow and organization of ideas

4Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context Hardly any use of language

5Speak using correct grammar Excessive grammatical errors