ULBS (BI) SCORING CRITERIA

Marks are awarded on a scale of 1 - 6 for each construct. Thus, the maximum score obtainable is 30 while the minimum is 5 for each assessment. The
assessors are required to use the following bands and criteria for assessment.

Marks will be awarded in 5 bands:

Excellent 6
Good 4–5
Satisfactory 3
Weak 2
Very Weak 1

The following is a detailed description of the criteria for assessment:

Score Construct Criteria / Description

1 Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate ● Excellent ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic effectively
response) ● Relevant and appropriate responses given (for Models 2, 3, 4)

2 Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation ● Very fluent and clear speech
● Correct and clear pronunciation with excellent articulation, intonation, word
stress and rhythm
EXCELLENT
6 3 Speak coherently ● Effective and smooth flow of well-organised ideas

4 Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate ● Excellent use of language in terms of extensive vocabulary
vocabulary within context ● Interesting expressions used appropriately and effectively

5 Speak using correct grammar ● Excellent sentence structure and grammatically correct sentences to convey
intended meaning effectively

1 Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate ● Good ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic effectively
response) ● Mostly relevant and appropriate responses given (for Models 2, 3, 4)

2 Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation ● Fluent and clear speech
● Correct and clear pronunciation with good articulation, intonation, word stress
and rhythm
GOOD
4-5 3 Speak coherently ● Smooth flow of well-organised ideas

4 Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate ● Good use of language in terms of extensive vocabulary
vocabulary within context ● Interesting expressions used appropriately

5 Speak using correct grammar ● Good sentence structure and grammatically correct sentences to convey
intended meaning
 1 Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate ● Satisfactory ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic
response) ● Some relevant and appropriate responses given (for Models 2, 3, 4)

2 Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation ● Fairly fluent and clear speech
● Generally satisfactory pronunciation, intonation, word stress and rhythm with
frequent lapses
SATISFACTORY
3 3 Speak coherently ● Satisfactory flow and organization of ideas

4 Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate ● Satisfactory use of language
vocabulary within context ● Fair range of vocabulary

5 Speak using correct grammar ● Satisfactory sentence structure with some grammatical errors but meaning is
fairly clear

1 Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate ● Limited ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic
response) ● Very few relevant and appropriate responses given (for Models 2, 3, 4)

2 Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation ● Fluency is interrupted by consistent halting and long pauses
● Frequent errors in pronunciation, intonation and word stress
WEAK
3 Speak coherently ● Minimal flow and organization of ideas
2
4 Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate ● Minimal use of language
vocabulary within context ● Limited vocabulary

5 Speak using correct grammar ● Poor sentence structure with consistent grammatical errors which disrupt
meaning

1 Speak / converse on a topic effectively (with appropriate ● Little ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a topic
response) ● Hardly any response

2 Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation ● Very little utterance
VERY ● Poor pronunciation and intonation
WEAK 3 Speak coherently ● Hardly any flow and organization of ideas
1
4 Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate ● Hardly any use of language
vocabulary within context

5 Speak using correct grammar ● Excessive grammatical errors