0pts : Did not take test

1pts : Student was unsure of how to say a word or was very quiet.

2pts : Student was difficult to understand clearly, quiet in speaking unclear in pronunciation.

3pts : Student was slightly unclear in pronunciation at times but is generally fair to understand.

4pts : Student was generally good with minor issues but this did not interfere with communication.

5pts : Student was clear and easy to understand possibly with accent or occasional issue.

6pts : Student was very clear and almost native in tone and expression.

0pts : Did not take test

1pts : Student did not demonstrate understanding of simple grammar.

2pts : Student had difficulty expressing ideas and became uncomfortable due to repeated grammar mistakes.

3pts : Student was able to express ideas adequately but with many inconsistencies in sentence structure and verb tenses.

4pts : Student was able to express their ideas and responds fairly well but made mistakes with tenses and complex structures.

5pts : Student was able to express ideas with ease, occasional misuse of structures normally corrected without much hesitation.

6pts : Students used most structures with natural ease and communicated to a high level.

0pts : Did not take test

1pts : Student spoke in words only or answered yes or no.

2pts : Student had inadequate vocabulary to express his/her ideas properly which slowed down the responses.

3pts : Student was able to use a satisfactory range of vocabulary but struggled to apply correctly or became repetitive.

4pts : Student was able to use a broad range of vocabulary but with some inaccuracies.

5pts : Student was able to call upon a wide range of vocabulary used appropriately for the topics without mistakes.

6pts : Student was able to use native level vocabulary and an impressive understanding of appropriate topics.

0pts : Did not take test

1pts : Student struggled to understand even simple questions.

2pts : Student had some difficulty understanding and needed additional information.

3pts : Student fairly grasped the questions but may have occasionally asked for clarification.

4pts : Student responded to all questions with occasional pauses to think.

5pts : Student was able to comprehend and respond to all questions with ease and only short pauses.

6pts : Student was able to comprehend and respond with natural ease like a native.

0pts : Did not take test

1pts : Errors distort meaning.

2pts : Some structures are accurate but errors predominate.

3pts : May make noticeable errors that cause some confusion. Able to be accurate with simple structures.

4pts : Has good control of accurate sentences but may make frequent errors with more complex sentences.

5pts : Produces frequent error free sentences with occasional slip ups and ability to self correct.

6pts : Very few if any noticeable mistakes.

0pts : Did not take test

1pts : Simple words without sentences, frequent pauses.

2pts : Speech is slow, stumbling or consists of short sentences or memorized expressions.

3pts : Speech hesitant and irregular but generally understandable. Sentences may be incomplete but student can continue.

4pts : Speech is smoother with occasional hesitation and confusion caused primarily by searching for certain words.

5pts : Speech is smooth and spoken to a very good level, it is less than native in structure and rhythm but completely understandable.

6pts : Speech is mostly effortless and smooth with natural (native) speed.