Speaking Assessment

1. Test Construct

1.1. What do we test?

1.1.1. Interaction

1.1.2. Reproduction

1.1.3. Monologue

2. SPEAKING

2.1. Speaking is:

2.1.1. Generation of Ideas

2.1.2. Knowledge of...

2.1.2.1. Vocabulary

2.1.2.1.1. Grammar

2.1.3. Self Monitoring

2.2. How to test speaking?

2.2.1. Test Tasks

2.2.2. Paired Tasks

3. Task Difficulty

3.1. Type of Information

3.2. Speech Function

3.2.1. Informational

3.2.2. Interactional

3.2.3. Interaction Management

3.3. Factors

3.3.1. 1. Clear instructions

3.3.2. 2. Range of tasks

3.3.3. 3. Items in a justifiable order

3.3.4. 4. Timing

3.3.5. 5. Marking criteria