Speaking & listening Exam Quiz

How many tasks are there in the Ascentis Speaking and Listening Exam?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Entry 1 Task 3 is a

• Role play

• Discussion

• Presentation

• Presentation and discussion

Which of these is true for the listening task?

• Learners may only write their answers after they have listened to the recording three times.

• Learners are allowed time to read the questions and answers before listening to the recording.

• You play each recording three times.

• It consists of only 2 questions.

Which of these are true for Entry 2 - Task 3?

• They must not take in

  any pre-prepared notes or information.

• There is no discussion after each presentation.

• Learners may choose their topic up to two weeks before the assessment so they can

  prepare.

• In groups of 2, 3 or 4, the learners will each give a short presentation about a given topic.

Which of these are true for Entry 3 - Task 2?

• It lasts for around 7 minutes.

• It's a conversation between two learners.

• Learners are not told the topics beforehand but can practise similar.

• The assessor and the learner will agree on a course of action in their role-play.

Which of these are true for Level 1 - Task 3?

• Learners should have up to four weeks prior to taking the assessment to prepare their presentation topic.

• They must give a

  structured account with an introduction, development and conclusion.

• It lasts 5-10 minutes.

• After each presentation, the learners will take part in a discussion about the topic

Which of these are true when marking Ascentis Speaking & Listening Exams?

• The date the assessor marks the task & the assessor’s name and signature to be recorded on the front sheet.

• You must tick/cross the marking grids at the end of each task and on the front sheet.

• Learners must achieve each assessment criterion at least once.

• The date the task is completed doesn't need to be recorded on the front sheet.

What are your responsibilities as an IQA?

• to change any incorrect marks

• to check all the exam papers are present for the whole group

• to identify any missing information

• to identify any incorrect marking

How can you prevent malpractice and maladministration?

• Give students plenty of exam practice.

• Take exam papers home to mark them in a safe place.

• Plan and administer exams following Ascentis guidance.

• photocopy exam papers rather than order them.

After the learners have finished their E1, E2, E3 task 2,

• they are allowed to go to the waiting room and tell other learners about the topic.

• they are directed to leave the college without seeing other learners.

• they can stand in the corridor and wait for their friends.

• double check they have signed the attendance list and written their name/date on the exam paper.