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Speaking Skills Flashcards

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  1. On the ACCESS Speaking test, what does a score of 1 on the oral language proficiency scale typically indicate?

    Answer: The student produces little or no English speech and relies heavily on gestures

    A score of 1 on the ACCESS Speaking scale indicates a student at the Entering level who produces minimal English and relies on non-verbal communication.

  2. Which speaking task type is most commonly assessed in the ACCESS Speaking section for upper grade bands?

    Answer: Presenting an argument with supporting details

    Upper grade band speaking tasks on ACCESS require students to present arguments and support them with details, reflecting academic language demands.

  3. A student is asked to describe a sequence of events from a picture series. Which speaking skill is primarily being assessed?

    Answer: Narrative discourse organization

    Describing a sequence of events tests narrative discourse organization, which is a key speaking skill on ACCESS.

  4. How does the ACCESS Speaking test accommodate students at the Entering proficiency level?

    Answer: It uses tasks that allow one-word or very short phrase responses

    Entering-level tasks are designed to accept one-word or short phrase responses, making them accessible to beginners.

  5. What is the purpose of picture prompts in the ACCESS Speaking test?

    Answer: To provide context that supports spoken language production

    Picture prompts give students contextual support to help them generate spoken language, especially at lower proficiency levels.

  6. Which of the following best describes the Developing level on the ACCESS Speaking rubric?

    Answer: Student uses phrases and simple sentences with some inconsistency

    At the Developing level, students use phrases and simple sentences but show inconsistency in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

  7. Which ACCESS Speaking task requires a student to compare and contrast two items shown in images?

    Answer: Compare/contrast extended speaking task

    Compare/contrast tasks on ACCESS ask students to identify similarities and differences between images, requiring more complex language production.