Rubrics
Individual Rubric
Content
Language
Structure
Need
Improvements
A total lack of
understanding that
makes the
candidate not able
to answer the
question precisely.
The candidate can
barely speak or the
speech is
incomprehensible.
When the
candidate tries to
speak, the
candidate speaks
with most of the
grammar and
vocabulary
inaccurate that
leads to a lot of
misunderstandings.
The candidate does
not present a clear
and concise
introduction of the
topic. The flow is
confusing and
unclear as the
candidate does not
manage to
construct accurate
sentences, does not
use appropriate
markers and
linking devices as
well as phrases.
Acceptable
Proficient
Excellent
The content is
presented mostly
correct with minor
errors. The
question is
answered correctly
but lack of
elaboration or
necessary
explanation.
Pronunciation,
stress and
intonation are
pronounced as
they are written.
Produces language
with several
grammar and
vocabulary
mistakes although
it is
comprehensible.
A sufficient
amount of
content is
answered and
presented
almost all
correctly with
no major
errors.
Content is
answered and
presented
precisely, fully
and with clear
mastery of the
explanation and
elaboration.
Pronunciation,
stress and
intonation are
used correctly.
The use of
grammar and
vocabulary are
mostly all
accurate with
no significant
errors.
The candidate
is able to
master correct
pronunciation,
stress and
intonation.
Wide range of
vocabulary
with correct
grammatical
language have
been used.
The candidate
gives a clear
introduction of the
topic despite the
unclear and
confusing flow.
Some sentences
are constructed
correctly but lack
use of markers,
linking devices
and phrases.
The candidate
is able to give a
clear and
concise
introduction of
the topic. The
flow was also
clear and
concise to
follow with
mostly all
appropriate use
of markers,
linking devices
and phrases.
The
introduction is
presented
exceptionally
well-organized
and easy to
understand.
The candidate
manages to
construct
effective
sentences,
appropriate
markers,
linking devices
and correct
phrases.
Group Interaction Rubric
Communic
-ation
Interperso
nal
Engageme
nt
Establish
Consensus/
Conclusion
Need
Improvements
The group is only
engaged with
confidence or not
all members are
engaged or
participated.
Hence, the
candidates are not
able to speak
fluently. Therefore,
ideas are not able
to exchange
effectively.
The atmosphere of
the group is highly
competitive and
turn-taking is not
being respected.
No smooth
conversation and
discussion lead to
an ineffective
group interaction.
Acceptable
Proficient
Excellent
The group is
engaged but can
easily be
distracted or
disturbed by
unnecessary
things. Hence,
although the
group is not very
fluent when ideas
are exchanged,
but there is a bit
of confidence.
There is a sense
of respect in turntaking and for the
group members,
but few of the
members do not
feel open-minded
to ask questions
and contribute
their ideas.
Everyone
manages to be
fully
participated and
engaged
confidently.
Candidates are
also fluent
when
exchanging
ideas which
make them
effective.
All of the
members share
respect for each
other, hence
turn-taking is
being respected.
All members
are able to share
their ideas and
feel free to ask
questions which
makes the
group
interaction
effective.
Group members are
not able to come up
with a consensus or
a conclusion which
makes the group
interaction
ineffective.
Group members
are able to come
up with a
consensus or a
conclusion.
However, group
members need to
enhance on the
explanation of the
consensus or
conclusion to
make it more
realistic.
The group
members are
able to
participate and
engage with
each other.
Ideas are also
exchanged
effectively
most of the
time with
fluent
language.
There is a
general
atmosphere of
respect for all
group
members such
as turn-taking
is being
respected.
Most of the
group
members are
able to throw
ideas and also
feel free to ask
questions.
Consensus and
conclusion are
established and
agreed by the
group
members.
Most of the
ideas discussed
are aligned
with the
consensus and
conclusion
established.
Realistic
consensus and
conclusion are
established and
agreed by all
the group
members with a
very clear
explanation. All
of the ideas
discussed are
aligned with the
consensus or
conclusion
established.