Cambridge Award/Certificate in English
Assessor’s Observation Record: Level 1 Speak to communicate information, ideas
and opinions
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Candidate name
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1.1
AC
achieved
The learner can:
(Centre assessor: Record assessor questions, candidate activity, observations and responses in the ‘assessor notes’ section of this record, to
support your assessment decision.)
Speak using pace, volume and articulation appropriate to the situation
Assessor observation: Candidate matches their pace of speech to suit the audience and situation so that the meaning is clear. Volume of
speech is appropriate and may vary to suit changes in the situation. The precision of articulation is matched to the audience and situation, so
that meaning is still preserved.
2.1
Present using information appropriate for different situations
Assessor observation: Candidate adapts or expands content/information so that audience can understand and engage with the information.
For example, the candidate simplifies complex information so that it can be easily understood by listeners, without losing overall meaning.
Alternatively, the candidate includes additional information if the audience demands complex information.
2.2
Use a level of appropriate detail to maintain listener engagement
Assessor observation: Candidate matches the level of appropriate detail to the listener, so that the listener signals indicate sustained
concentration. The candidate ensures that the thread of the information/detail being delivered is maintained and sustained throughout the
delivery to ensure that the attention of the listener Is not lost. The candidate adapts or expands level of detail as a response to verbal and nonverbal feedback from the audience during delivery.
3.1
Present information by sequencing, linking and developing information when speaking
Assessor observation: Candidate presents information in a logical sequence (using words such as ‘firstly’, ‘initially’, ‘secondly’, ‘finally’ etc),
using language that is appropriate for the audience, so that coherence and cohesion is maintained. The candidate uses linking words such as
‘for example’, ‘as well as’, ‘in addition’ or ‘apart from’ to link ideas and information. The candidate includes additional detail where relevant, to
develop the information being delivered.
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Cambridge Award/Certificate in English
Assessor’s Observation Record: Level 1 Speak to communicate information, ideas
and opinions
AC
Centre assessor: Record assessor questions, candidate activity, observations and responses in the ‘assessor notes’ section of this record, to support
your assessment decision.
1.1
2.1
2.2
3.1
Centre assessor name (print)
Centre assessor signature
Date
Candidate:
I confirm that the evidence provided is the result of my own work.
Candidate signature
Date
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OCR Level 1 Speak to communicate information, ideas and opinions