Method Teacher- CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
SPEAKING PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE
N o.
Aspect of Assessment
Score Indicator
1. Pronunciation
and Intonation PI
4 Excellent Pronunciation and intonation are almost
always very clearaccurate 3 Good
Pronunciation and intonation are usually clearaccurate with a few problem areas
2 Fair Pronunciation and intonation errors
sometimes make it difficult to understand what the student means
1 Poor Frequent problems with pronunciation and
intonation often make it difficult to understand what the students means;
serious non native accent
2. Vocabulary
and Expression
VE 4 Excellent
Uses a variety of vocabulary 3 Good
Uses a variety of vocabulary and expressions, but makes some errors in
word choice
2 Fair Uses limited vocabulary and expressions
1 Poor Uses only basic vocabulary and
expressions
3. Fluency F
4 Excellent Speaks smoothly, with little hesitation that
does not interfere with communication 3 Good
Speaks with some hesitation, but it does not usually interfere with communication
2 Fair Speaks with some hesitation, which often
interferes with communication 1 Poor
Hesitates too often when speaking, which often interferes with communication
4. Grammar G
4 Excellent Uses a variety of structures with only
occasional grammatical errors 3 Good
Uses a variety of grammar structures, but makes some errors
2 Fair Uses a variety of structures with frequent
errors, or uses basic structures with only occasional errors
1 Poor Uses basic structures, makes frequent
errors
5. Interactive
4 Excellent Stays on task and communicates
Skill IS effectively; almost always responds
appropriately and always tries to develop the interaction
3 Good Stays on task most of the time and
communicates effectively; generally responds appropriately and keeps trying to
develops the interaction
2 Fair Tries to communicate, but sometimes does
not respond appropriately or clearly 1 Poor
Purpose isn’t clear; needs a lot of help in communicating; usually does not respond
appropriately or clearly
Note: Maximum Score: 4 x 5 = 20
Adapted from: WorldView Levels 1-4: VideoDVD Speaking Rubric for Fluency Activities
Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for
classroom use. ━ An adaptation from Authentic Assessment for English Language
Learners by J. Michael OMalley and Lorraine Valdez Pierce, Addison-Wesley
Publishing Company