A Rubric Flashcards
Speakers at this level use mostly isolated words and short structures with very frequent mistakes and have very limited output.
Accuracy 1
Practically don’t speak, so little to nothing to go on.
Accuracy 1
Ex. Accuracy
He good.
No like.
Shirt blue.
Accuracy 1
What are the 3 parameters for scoring Accuracy?
1) Grammar
2) Sentence Usage
3) Errors
Accuracy 1 - Grammar
only limited control of a few simple grammatical structures. (basic parts of speech)
Accuracy 2 - Grammar
some simple structures correctly
Accuracy 3 - Grammar
Demonstrates knowledge and use of simple grammatical rules (possessives, verb conjugation, pronouns) but not completely mastered simple grammatical rules.
Accuracy 4 - Grammar
Good degree of control over rules of basic grammar
Accuracy 5 - Grammar
maintains a strong control of grammatical and syntactical structures (preposition usage, irregular verbs)
Accuracy 6 - Grammar
maintains complete control of grammatical and syntactical structures, even of complex ones and even while attention is otherwise engaged (in forward planning, in monitoring others’ reactions)
Accuracy 1 - Sentence Usage
struggles to provide basic sentence patterns correctly
Accuracy 2 - Sentence Usage
sentence fragments and isolated phrases
Accuracy 3 - Sentence Usage
simple sentence structures and patterns
Accuracy 4 - Sentence Usage
a relatively good degree of control over most simple sentence structures
Accuracy 5 - Sentence Usage
multi-clause sentence
Accuracy 6 - Sentence Usage
Advanced level of control of sentence structures
Accuracy 1 - Errors
Mistakes are made throughout
Accuracy 2 - Errors
Systematically makes basic mistakes
Accuracy 3 - Errors
very frequent mistakes in syntax when attempting more complex, multi-clause grammar
Accuracy 4 - Errors
- Does not make errors that cause misunderstanding
- correct some of their mistakes
Accuracy 5 - Errors
- Basic grammatical errors are rare and difficult to identify.
- may be a few errors on more complex structures but they correct themselves
Accuracy 6 - Errors
No errors present, regardless of complexity levels
List 2 Barrier to go from Accuracy 1 to Accuracy 2
- Speaks mainly in isolated words or very short phrases
2. Syntax issues make the speaker incomprehensible
List 3 Barriers to go from Accuracy 2 to Accuracy 3
- Not able to use frequently used phrases and grammatical patterns that are used in more predictable situations
- More fragments or isolated phrases than complete sentences
- Frequent errors in syntax
List 5 Barriers to go from Accuracy 3 to Accuracy 4
- Syntax, tense issues, or basic grammar mistakes that cause misunderstanding
- Not able to consistently use past tense
- Consistent mistakes in prepositions
- Consistent mistakes in basic grammar rules (subject-verb agreement, conjugation, pronouns, etc.) throughout more than 2/3 of the time
- Cannot create multi-clause sentences without syntax mistakes or lapsing with basic grammar rules (conjugation, pronouns, possessives, etc.)
List 5 Barriers to go from Accuracy 4 to Accuracy 5
- Not able to use multi-clause sentences with correct syntax
- Not able to switch between tenses where necessary
- Consistent mistakes in word form (belows, exciting/excited)
- Display a variety of basic mistakes in verb conjugation, pronouns, or syntax
- Make a number of mistakes in “verb + preposition” combinations
List 2 Barrier to go from Accuracy 5 to Accuracy 6
- Any grammatical mistake
2. Usage of exclusively simple grammar structures
Characterized by their tendency to speak more in sentence fragments, dropping subjects or objects from sentences
Accuracy 2
Very frequent mistakes that challenge the scoring of their use of grammatical or syntactical patterns.
Accuracy 1
Ex. Accuracy
The car green
Me play violin
Hat big in man
Accuracy 2
Systematically makes basic mistakes like subject/verb agreement, word order, word choice, pronouns, singular/plurals)
Accuracy 2
Does not consistently speak in complete sentences
Accuracy 2
May have grammar mistakes causing confusion or misunderstanding
Accuracy 3
Simple grammar structures and the presence of basic grammar mistakes like s/v agreement, pronoun, conjugation, basic present/past tense.
Accuracy 3
Makes frequent mistakes using complex grammar forms but generally succeed in using simple grammatical structures
Accuracy 3
Limited to expressions and patterns used in more predictable situations because there already exist set phrases for such situations
Accuracy 3
Primarily speaks in the present tense
Accuracy 3
Ex. Accuracy
I like swim in summer
I go to Germany with my mom
Mary, he is my English teacher.
Accuracy 3
Ex. Accuracy
My friend likes swim a lot.
When I was in US I shopped, I really like shop.
When they arrived I had already went.
Accuracy 4
Near mastery of simple grammatical and syntactical structures.
Accuracy 4
Mistakes are still present and may be in both simple and complex sentence but mostly in complex sentences.
Accuracy 4
Relatively good control over most simple and some complex grammatical patterns without persistent issues in syntax.
Accuracy 4
Define Syntax
- the way in which words and punctuation are used and arranged to form phrases, clauses and sentences
Can use basic prepositions for time, place correctly (in, around, behind, under, from, until, since, during)
Accuracy 4
Makes few basic grammar mistakes in pronouns, word form, verb conjugation, singular/plural noun forms)
Accuracy 4
Can sometimes correct their mistakes
Accuracy 4
Ex. Accuracy
There were several gooses on the lawn when I came back.
We had gone to the park for our friend’s party.
That is something that confuses me a lot.
Accuracy 5
Advanced level of mastery over grammar, display an easy use of complex grammar structures and nearly effortless use of simple grammar structures, switching between tenses, and some of the more irregular rules of English grammar (prepositional usages, and irregular verb conjugations.
Accuracy 5
Rarely have basic grammatical mistakes and infrequent mistakes on more complex structures
Accuracy 5
Handle multi-clause structures with little effort rather than relying on simple sentence structures
Accuracy 5
Little or no trouble with irregular verb conjugation and different tense.
Accuracy 5
Seldom make mistakes with grammar.
Accuracy 5
Mistakes are typically only present when using more complex constructions.
Accuracy 5
May correct some mistakes, and may not depending if the slip would effect the conversational flow.
Accuracy 5
Errors do not typically cause misunderstanding
Accuracy 5
Speakers use a more advanced and complicated construction, and do not rely on simple sentences and grammar structures. May still use them when appropriate.
Accuracy 6
Do not make any mistakes no matter how complex the constructions are
Accuracy 6
Ex. Accuracy
Among the top five that one is the most beautiful.
I really enjoyed my trip to Paris due to all of the delicious food we had the chance to eat.
Spacecraft design, which I am familiar with, was the final category at the trivia championship.
Accuracy 6
