The document outlines a rubric for evaluating TOEFL speaking responses based on delivery, language use, and topic development. It provides descriptors and point scales to assess fluency, grammar and vocabulary use, coherence of ideas, and how well the response addresses the task. Responses are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, with higher scores indicating more fluent delivery, effective language use, and well-developed discussion of the topic and task.
The document outlines a rubric for evaluating TOEFL speaking responses based on delivery, language use, and topic development. It provides descriptors and point scales to assess fluency, grammar and vocabulary use, coherence of ideas, and how well the response addresses the task. Responses are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, with higher scores indicating more fluent delivery, effective language use, and well-developed discussion of the topic and task.
The document outlines a rubric for evaluating TOEFL speaking responses based on delivery, language use, and topic development. It provides descriptors and point scales to assess fluency, grammar and vocabulary use, coherence of ideas, and how well the response addresses the task. Responses are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, with higher scores indicating more fluent delivery, effective language use, and well-developed discussion of the topic and task.
The document outlines a rubric for evaluating TOEFL speaking responses based on delivery, language use, and topic development. It provides descriptors and point scales to assess fluency, grammar and vocabulary use, coherence of ideas, and how well the response addresses the task. Responses are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, with higher scores indicating more fluent delivery, effective language use, and well-developed discussion of the topic and task.
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DELIVERY LANGUAGE USE TOPIC
DEVELOPMENT
Generally well-paced The response Response is sustained and
flow(fluid expression). demonstrates effective sufficient to the task. It is Speech is clear. It may use of grammar and generally well developed 9-10 include minor lapses, or vocabulary. It exhibits a and coherent; minor difficulties with fairly high degree of relationships between pronunciation or automaticity with good ideas are clear (or clear intonation patterns, which control of basic and progression of ideas). do not affect overall complex structures (as intelligibility. appropriate). Some minor (or systematic) errors are noticeable but do not obscure meaning
Speech is generally The response Response is mostly
clear,with some fluidity of demonstratesfairly coherent and sustained expression, though minor automatic and effective and conveys relevant difficulties with use of grammar and ideas/information. Overall pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, and fairly development is somewhat 7-8 or pacing are noticeable coherent expression of limited, usually lacks and may require listener relevant ideas. Response elaboration or specificity. effort at times (though may exhibit some Relationships between overall intelligibility is not imprecise or inaccurate ideas may at times not be significantly affected) use of vocabulary or immediately clear grammatical structures orbe somewhat limited in the range of structures used. This may affect overall fluency, but it does not seriously interfere with the communication of the message.
Speech is basically The The response is connected
intelligible, though listener responsedemonstrates to the task, though the effort is needed because limitedrange and control number of ideas ofunclear of grammar and presentedor the 4-6 articulation,awkward vocabulary. These development of ideas is intonation, or choppy limitations often prevent limited. Mostly basic ideas rhythm/pace;meaning full expression of ideas. are expressedwith limited may be obscured in For the most part, only elaboration (details and places. basic sentence structures support). At times relevant are used successfully and substance may be vaguely spoken with fluidity. expressed or repetitious. Structures and vocabulary Connections of ideas may may express mainly simple be unclear. (short) and/or general propositions, with simple or unclear connections made among them (serial listing, conjunction, juxtaposition).
Consistent pronunciation, Range and control of Limited relevant content is
stress and intonation grammar and vocabulary expressed. The response difficulties severely limit or prevent generally lacks substance 1-3 causeconsiderable listener expression of ideas and beyond expression of very effort; delivery is choppy, connections among ideas. basic ideas. Speaker may fragmented, or Some low-level responses be unable to sustain telegraphic; may rely heavily on speech to complete the frequentpauses and practiced or formulaic task and may rely heavily hesitations expressions on repetition of the prompt.