Marking is carried out individually during the examination by each of the two examiners. After the test \ntakers have left the room, the examiners reach a consensus on the marks to be awarded for each test taker.<\/p>\n\n
The test takers\u2019 performance is assessed according to the following four criteria: \n\u00b7 Criterion 1: Expression \n\u00b7 Criterion 2: Task Management \n\u00b7 Criterion 3: Language \n\u00b7 Criterion 4: Pronunciation and Intonation<\/p>\n\n
Assessment is based on<\/p>\n\n
Expression is<\/p>\n\n Assessment is based on<\/p>\n\n Task Management is<\/p>\n\n Assessment is based on syntax and morphology.<\/p>\n\n The test taker makes<\/p>\n\n Assessment is based on pronunciation and intonation.
\nThere are<\/p>\n\n How does the assessment occur?<\/strong>
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\nDuring the examination conversation, the examiners independently evaluate the linguistic achievement of
\nthe test taker. After the test takers have left the room, the examiners compare their results and reach a
\nconsensus.
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\nCalculation of the score<\/strong>
\nThe test takers can receive a total of 25 points in each part of Speaking, with a maximum total of 75 points. This corresponds to 23% of the highest possible total of 330 points.
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\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n Video:<\/p>\n\nA<\/td> appropriate in all respects.<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> B<\/td> appropriate in most respects.<\/td> 5<\/td><\/tr> C<\/td> mostly inappropriate.<\/td> 3<\/td><\/tr> D<\/td> completely inappropriate.<\/td> 0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n Criterion 2: Task Management<\/h5>\n\n
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A<\/td> appropriate in all respects.<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> B<\/td> appropriate in most respects.<\/td> 5<\/td><\/tr> C<\/td> mostly inappropriate.<\/td> 3<\/td><\/tr> D<\/td> completely inappropriate.<\/td> 0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n Criterion 3: Language<\/h5>\n\n
A<\/td> no or very few errors.<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> B<\/td> B a number of errors without impairing the communicative aim.<\/td> 5<\/td><\/tr> C<\/td> errors that considerably impair the communicative aim.<\/td> 3<\/td><\/tr> D<\/td> so many errors that communication is (almost) impossible.<\/td> 0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n Criterion 4: Pronunciation and Intonation<\/h5>\n\n
A<\/td> no significant divergences from standard pronunciation and intonation.<\/td> 4<\/td><\/tr> B<\/td> divergences from standard pronunciation and intonation but not adversely affecting communication.<\/td> 2<\/td><\/tr> C<\/td> considerable divergences from standard pronunciation and intonation that impair communication and require extra concentration on the part of the listener<\/td> 1<\/td><\/tr> D<\/td> significant divergences from standard pronunciation and intonation that impair
\ncommunication to a considerable degree and prevent comprehension at times.<\/td> 0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n