iRubric: Grading Criteria for English Speaking Test rubric

Student was difficult to understand, quiet in speaking, unclear in pronunciation.

Pronunciation was good and did not interfere with communication

Student was slightly unclear with pronunciation at times, but generally is fair.

Pronunciation was very clear and easy to understand.

Student had difficulty understanding the questions and topics that were being discussed.

Student was able to comprehend and respond to most of the questions and topics that were being discussed.

Student fairly grasped some of the questions and topics that were being discussed.

Student was able to comprehend and respond to all of the questions and the topics that were being discussed with ease.

Speech is very slow, stumbling, nervous, and uncertain with response, except for short or memorized expressions. Difficult for a listener to understand

Speech is mostly smooth but with some hesitation and unevenness caused primarily by rephrasing and groping for words.

Speech is slow and often hesitant and irregular. Sentences may be left uncompleted, but the student is able to continue.

Speech is effortless and smooth with speed that comes close to that of a native speaker.