Interview Test Grading Rubrics
| Criteria | Ratings | Points |
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This criterion is linked to a learning outcome; task completion |
16.0 pts すばらしい Completed the tasks successfully by giving fully developed responses. Expanded the conversation whenever applicable. 15.0 pts よくできた Completed the tasks successfully. Responses were developed fully most of the time. Responded appropriately when asked questions. 14.0 pts できた Completed the tasks but with some difficulty. Responded appropriately when asked questions. 13.0 pts がんばろう Unable to complete some of the tasks because of limited responses. Responded with minimum speech to questions. 12.0 pts もっとがんばろう Did not complete the tasks. Responses were poorly developed. |
12.0–16.0 |
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Interactional skills |
16.0 pts すばらしい Demonstrated excellent interactional skills as a conversation partner, such as taking turns to take initiative to speak and using back channeling (aizuchi) smoothly and effectively. 15.0 pts よくできた Demonstrated very good interactional skills, such as taking turns to take initiative to speak and using back channeling (aizuchi), but used them less effectively. 14.0 pts できた Demonstrated good interactional skills but sometimes a little more engagement in the conversation was needed. Task completed with the student’s initiative most of the time but sometimes with the partner’s cues. 13.0 pts がんばろう Often lacked eagerness and engagement in the conversation. Task completed with the partner’s initiative most of the time. 12.0 pts もっとがんばろう Inappropriate and ineffective attitude as a conversation partner. Unable to use conversational strategies. |
12.0–16.0 |
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Accuracy of grammar and vocabulary |
16.0 pts すばらしい Easily understood, with almost no errors. Used けい語 accurately and appropriately. 15.0 pts よくできた Very good accuracy. Made a few minor mistakes that did not interfere with communication. Used けい語 appropriately and accurately most of the time. 14.0 pts できた Made several minor errors in grammar, vocabulary and けい語 but mostly understandable. 13.0 pts がんばろう Often hard to understand because of structural problems and inaccurate use of vocabulary and けい語. 12.0 pts もっとがんばろう Hard to understand because of many major problems. Communication is misleading. |
12.0–16.0 |
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Variety of grammar and vocabulary |
16.0 pts すばらしい Used rich and extensive vocabulary and complex sentence structures. 15.0 pts よくできた Good use of vocabulary and sentence structure. 14.0 pts できた Some attempt to incorporate a variety of vocabulary words and sentence structures but lacked complexity. 13.0 pts がんばろう Often lacked needed words and complex sentence structures. 12.0 pts もっとがんばろう Used only limited vocabulary. Sentences were very short and repetitive. |
12.0–16.0 |
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Fluency |
12.0 pts すばらしい Exhibited natural and continuous speech. 11.0 pts よくできた Natural and continuous speech with minor hesitations, repetitions and pauses. 10.0 pts できた Some stumbling, but managed to rephrase or continue. 9.0 pts がんばろう Speech was often interrupted with stumbling and pauses. 8.0 pts もっとがんばろう Excessive hesitations and pauses; sentences were sometimes left uncompleted. |
8.0–12.0 |
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Pronunciation and intonation |
12.0 pts すばらしい Clear and accurate pronunciation. 11.0 pts よくできた A few errors but overall clear speech. 10.0 pts できた Understandable but with some errors. 9.0 pts がんばろう Unable to complete some of the tasks because of limited responses. Responded with minimum speech to questions. 8.0 pts もっとがんばろう Very hard to understand. |
8.0–12.0 |
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Listening comprehension |
12.0 pts すばらしい Fully understood the questions asked and answered correctly and instantly. 11.0 pts よくできた Understood most of the questions correctly but sometimes got it wrong / questions had to be repeated sometimes. 10.0 pts できた Got the questions wrong several times / questions had to be repeated often. 9.0 pts がんばろう Got the questions wrong many times / most questions had to be repeated. 8.0 pts もっとがんばろう Needs to practice listening more. |
8.0–12.0 |
Total Points: 72.0–100.0
