m-Learning Platinum Rubric: Applied Speaking

2008.04.10
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Criteria Poin Grad Comment
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Topic A+ The response has at least two relevant and proper major details with relevant and proper

Relevancy minor details for both major details. The response is well-developed, coherent, and
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& sustained. Connections of ideas are clear.

Organizatio
A- The response has two relevant and proper major details with relevant and proper minor
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3 details for only one of the major details. The response is mostly coherent and sustained.

Connections of ideas are fairly clear.

B The response has two relevant and proper major details without minor details OR one

relevant and proper major detail with relevant and proper minor details. Connections of

2 ideas may at times not be immediately clear.

1 C+ The response has one relevant and proper major detail with no minor details. Speaker

may be unable to complete the task. OR The response is unrelated to the topic.

0 F There is no attempt to respond.

Fluency & 4 A+ The fluency of the speech is close to that of a native speaker.

Pronunciati 3 A- At times (once or twice at most), it is difficult to understand the response due to poor

on pronunciation and fluency.

2 B Pauses are rather frequent and pronunciation is so poor that concentration is necessary in

order to follow the response.

1 C+ It is very difficult to understand the response due to poor pronunciation and fluency OR

the student received 1 for Topic Relevancy & Organization.

0 F There is no attempt to respond.

Grammar & 4 A+ The response demonstrates a fairly effective use of advanced grammar and vocabulary.

Vocabulary 3 A- The response demonstrates a fairly effective use of basic grammar and vocabulary. At

times (once or twice at most), the response may demonstrate mistakes that hinder

comprehension.

2 B There are frequent mistakes of basic grammar and vocabulary, but they do not

significantly hinder comprehension.

1 C+ It is very difficult to understand the response due to poor grammar OR the student

received 1 for Topic Relevancy & Organization.

0 F There is no attempt to respond.

 m-Learning Platinum Rubric: Selective Speaking
2008.04.10
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Criteria Poin Grad Comment
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Information 4 A+ The response presents a clear progression of ideas and conveys the relevant information

Selection required by the task.

3 A- The response conveys relevant information required by the task but may show some

choppiness in the progression of ideas.

2 B The response conveys some relevant information but is incomplete or inaccurate (eg.

Student just lists without detail)

1 C+ The response fails to provide much relevant content. Much practice is needed to

strengthen fundamental reading and listening skills. OR The response is unrelated to the

topic.

0 F There is no attempt to respond.

Fluency & 4 A+ The fluency of the speech is close to that of a native speaker.

Pronunciati 3 A- At times (once or twice at most), it is difficult to understand the response due to poor

on pronunciation and fluency.

2 B Pauses are rather frequent and pronunciation is so poor that concentration is necessary in

order to follow the response.

1 C+ It is very difficult to understand the response due to poor pronunciation and fluency.

0 F There is no attempt to respond.

Grammar & 4 A+ The response demonstrates a fairly effective use of advanced grammar and vocabulary.

Vocabulary The speech is well paraphrased.

3 A- The response demonstrates a fairly effective use of basic grammar and vocabulary. At

times (once or twice at most), the response may demonstrate mistakes that hinder

comprehension. The speech is fairly well paraphrased.

2 B There are frequent mistakes of basic grammar and vocabulary, but they do not

significantly hinder comprehension. More practice is required for better grammar,

vocabulary, and paraphrasing.

1 C+ It is very difficult to understand the response due to poor grammar. Much practice is

required for better grammar, vocabulary, and paraphrasing.

0 F There is no attempt to respond.