iRubric: Final Speaking Exam Rubric

Student can speak very sparsely. Frequent use of single-word utterances instead of sentences. Student struggles to understand topic discussed, questions asked by partner and struggles to create follow-up questions. Minimal amount of eye contact. Unwilling or unable to assist partner in continuing the conversation.

Student answers in short utterances with infrequent use of complete sentences. Some answers are memorized. Student can create occasional follow-up questions, though frequently limited to yes/no questions. Long pauses are common between and during conversation topics. Student is willing to make eye contact, though for less than 50% of the conversation.

Student uses complete sentences frequently. Student is able to create at least one or two follow-up questions for each conversation topic. Questions asked might be yes/no or open-ended. Conversation is slightly hesitant but student makes effort to fill pauses by offering their own opinions and asking follow-up questions. Eye contact is maintained for more than 50% of the conversation.

Student uses full sentences almost exclusively. Ideas presented are logical and student maintains focus on the topic discussed by offering their opinions and asking follow-up questions that are open-ended and a logical continuation of the topic discussed. Eye contact is maintained throughout the bulk of the conversation and student uses and understands non-verbal signals of interest and disinterest.

Frequent misuse of words and expressions. Little to no command of terminology taught in class. Student maintains a very limited set of memorized words and terms.

Student will frequently use words and expressions in the wrong situations. Little knowledge of classroom terms. Student uses a limited set of vocabulary and terminology.

Occasional words or terms will be used incorrectly. Student demonstrates knowledge of some classroom terms in correct situations. Vocabulary and phrases used are somewhat varied and frequently on topic.

Range of vocabulary demonstrates an understanding of classroom topics and terminology. Vocabulary and phrases are quite varied and used in correct situations.