Assessing Oral Communication at the Community Learning Center Development of the OPT (Oral Proficiency Test)

Joanne Hartel and Mina Reddy

Scoring Criteria

0-Doesn't understand the question, or doesn't answer the question in English, or answer is not related to the question

1-Answers question, but uses isolated words or very short, simple phrases

2-Answers question in phrases and sentences; control over basic grammar is evident but not consistent; may display some difficulty expressing ideas

3-Answers question in complete sentences; control over basic grammar is evident but not consistent; may display some hesitation in expressing ideas

3-Answers question completely; good control over basic grammar; can speak creatively, but may display some hesitation in expressing ideas

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CLC Oral Proficiency Test
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Originally published in Adventures in Assessment, Volume 14 (Spring 2002), SABES/World Education, Boston, MA, Copyright 2002.

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