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Appendix V: The Rubric of the Pilot Study with Scoring

[Speaking Rubric for Conversation Classes]
My name is:
Criteria Superior
 continuous speech with
Fluency
almost no pauses or hesitations
 no or almost no errors
Grammar
 no or almost no errors
Pronunciation  appropriate use of intonation
& voice and rhythm
 loud & attractive voice
addressed to whole group
 rich use of handout
vocabulary
Vocabulary  no use of native language
 fully understands what is said
Comprehension and gives appropriate responses
stage:
I am assessing:
Advanced
 continuous speech with some
pauses to search for adequate words
 some minor errors that do not
obscure meaning
 some minor errors that do not
affect communication
 some errors in using intonation and  inappropriate use of
rhythm
 loud voice but not attractive
 some use of handout vocabulary
 rare use of native language
 understands most of what is said
and responds appropriately
group: Date:
Intermediate
 frequent pauses to organize
thoughts and/or for lack of
vocabulary
 many errors that do not
obscure meaning
 many errors that do not
affect communication
intonation and rhythm
 low & unattractive to whole
group
 rare use of handout
vocabulary
 use of native language for
about half the speech
 understands some of what
is said and responds
appropriately
Topic
Novice
 frequent long pauses with
incomplete thoughts
 major errors that obscure
meaning
 major errors that affect
comprehension
 use of mother tongue
intonation and rhythm
 quite low & unattractive voice
to near colleagues
 misuse of words for lack of
vocabulary
 frequent use of words and
phrases from the native language
 doesn't understand what is
said. Needs paraphrasing or
rewarding.

Scoring Information
Criteria Superior Advanced Intermediate Novice
Fluency 4 3 2 1
Grammar 2  1.5 1  0.5
Pronunciation
2  1.5 1  0.5 Total:
2  1.5 1  0.5
& voice
2  1.5 1  0.5
2  1.5 1  0.5
Vocabulary
4 3 2 1
comprehension  2  1.5 1  0.5

Source: Auda, Zainab Jaafar, 2013, "The Impact Of Using Scoring Rubric In Peer Assessment On Promoting Iraqi EFL Learners' Speaking Skill In The University Level".
MA Thesis, College of Education, University of Basrah, Iraq.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zainab_Jaafar

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