Introduction
The oral exam (also oral test or viva voce) is a practice in many schools and discipline in which an examiner poses questions to the student in spoken form. The student has to answer the question in such a way as to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the subject to pass the exam.
To encourage student to read the given text aloud using correct pronunciation, intonation and stress plus show an awareness of audience (teachers / examiners), purpose and context.
Students will be assessed on their accurate pronunciation and intonation.
Students will be assessed on the fluency of their text deliverance and their reading rhythm (stress).
Students will be assessed on their excellent awareness of audience, purpose and context.
Assessment For Spoken Interaction - [20 marks ]
Students will be assessed on their ability to take part in social interaction to express ideas, opinions and thoughts.
Students will be assessed on their well developed personal responses.
Students will be assessed on their fluent and excellent ability to sustain the conversation.
Students will be assessed on their usage of a wide range ofvocabulary with a variety of sentence structures.
Students will be assessed on their usage of accurate grammar and accurate pronunciation.
Marking Scheme
READING ALOUD
|
A
EXCELLENT
(9-10)
|
B
GOOD
(7-8)
|
C
AVERAGE
(5-6)
|
D
WEAK
(3-4)
|
E
VERY WEAK
(1-2)
|
*'0' mark will be given to student who is unable to read even a single word from the given text.
SPEAKING INTERACTION
|
A
EXCELLENT
(17-20)
|
B
GOOD
(13-16)
|
C
AVERAGE
(9-12)
|
D
WEAK
(5-8)
|
E
VERY WEAK
(1-4)
|
*'0' mark will be given to student who is unable to give any response in English.
Tips For Reading Aloud
Sit with an upright body position (don't slouch or sit like an unta) - read the given text loud and clear (don't shout nor scream) as if your teacher is deaf or something.
Keep reading confidently even if you make grammar or pronunciation mistakes (which might occur).
Don't read too fast or too slow. Read accordingly with a proper tempo and timing. ( imagine your self as a graceful ballet dancer)
Make sure you use the proper stress and intonation when reading your text.
Tips For Spoken Interaction
Take a deep breath - relax and stay cool and calm even if you are sweating like crazy.
Keep your English simple and nice - use proper tenses when you speak.
Make sure you speak or interact loud enough for your teacher to hear you - don't murmur or speak with a low pitch.
Don't worry too much about your grammar or your English - just talk and keep talking until your teacher asks you to stop.
Remember the more you talk the better chance you have to get better scores.
If you just keep quiet or talk less - the less mark you'll be awarded.
1.SECTION A - 10 Multiple Choice Questions (OBJECTIVE)
Total of 10 marks
Students are given 4 choices of answers to choose from :
Example : Question 1
How much does a plate of noodles cost?
A RM1.00
B RM2.00
C RM3.00
D RM3.50
* Circle the correct answer.
SECTION B - 10 Limited Response Questions ( SUBJECTIVE)
Total of 10 marks
Students are not given any answers to choose from
Students have to listen to the recording carefully and write down the answer in the space provided.
The recording will be played twice (2 times )
* Write down the correct answer.
Each student is given 30 minutes to answer the questions - 15 minutes for each section.
Advantages of Oral Test in Education
* can make students proficient in speaking
* teachers are able to measure the level of reading and listening to instructions in english
* provide opportunities for students to improve their ability in English language
* teachers are able to measure the level of reading and listening to instructions in english
* provide opportunities for students to improve their ability in English language
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