ESB Graded Examinations in Speech Teacher Guidance: Intermediate

Marking the assessment

During the assessment, an ESB assessor will review a learner’s performance in  each of the four acƟviƟes. In the process, an assessor will mark a learner  against a set of grading criteria for each acƟvity. The set of criteria for each   acƟvity is mapped to the qualificaƟon learning outcomes and assessment   criteria.  For a specific acƟvity, an ESB assessor will review a learner’s performance in   relaƟon to each criterion (for example, Visual Aids in the Talk) and allocate a  grade of either: 

Unsuccessful

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Pass

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Good Pass

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Merit

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Merit Plus DisƟncƟon

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Each criterion in an acƟvity is reviewed by the assessor in order to determine a  learner’s overall performance. Our assessments aim to promote clear, effecƟve  and confident oral communicaƟon amongst all learners, and subsequently,  they have been designed to encourage learners to reach a minimum ‘Pass’  standard in speaking, listening and responding.  The tables in this secƟon of the guide show the broad requirements of a ‘Pass’,  ‘Merit’ and ‘DisƟncƟon’ grade for each of the four assessments. However,  please note that the tables refer to a shortened interpretaƟon of the full   grading criteria. In addiƟon, the grading criteria of each qualificaƟon is slightly   different. So, please do check individual specificaƟons if you are unsure about  anything.

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