criteria

= = = While, the witch here will make sure that you know the criteria of the assessment. She is giving a detailed explanation now… = = = = Criteria Description = = = =The responses to all Speaking tasks are digitally recorded and sent to ETS’s Online Scoring Network. The responses from each test taker are scored by at least three different human raters. In addition, some of the tasks are scored by two rater in order to check the reliability of the ratings. The response for each task ia rated on a scale of 0 to 4 according to the standards (rubrics). The average of all six ratings is converted to a scaled score of 0 to 30.= =Rater evaluate the test taker’s ability in topic development, delivery, and language use. For topic development, raters consider whether the test taker has effectively synthesized and summarizes the information in the integrated tasks. Raters evaluate if the delivery of the response is clear and smooth, and whether the delivery is consistent throughout the response for overall intelligibility. Lastly, raters evaluate the range of the test taker’s vocabulary and grammar.=
 * In general, the ETS's Online Scoring Network will score the tasks based on: **
 * 1. Delivery: How clear your speech is .Good responses are those in which the speech is fluid and clear, with good pronunciation, natural pacing, and natural-sounding intonation patterns. **
 * 2. Language Use: How effectively you use grammar and vocabulary to convey your ideas. Raters will be looking to see how well you can control both basic and more complex language structures and use appropriate vocabulary. **
 * 3. Topic Development: How fully you answer the question and how coherently you present your ideas .Good responses generally use all or most of the time allotted, and the relationship between ideas and the progression from one idea to the next is clear and easy to follow. **

= You may find specific criteria content for independent tasks and integrated tasks. =