ENGLISH FOR ALL: LEARN AND EARN AS YOU TURN : Grade 4 & 5 Test Specification Matrix

Test Specification Matrix

(Grades: 4 & 5)

Test Skill and Area

Task

Item

Marks/Item

Total Marks

Listening

MCQs with 3-4 options

· True or False

· Word meanings

· Matching Info

· Filling items

· 1-word/Number question answers

· Ordering, etc.

Each task has 5 items at the most.

Each item in the task carries exactly 1 mark each (Not more or less).

Altogether there are 10 items in this skill test.

Speaking

· Giving one’s Introduction

· Describing pictures/places/person/things

· Giving opinions

· Hypothetical/imaginary situation (cultivate thinking skill)

· Reading/Reciting texts (Prose/poetry)

· Imitation and Mimicry of a comedians/sport stars/ music maestros/ film stars/ politicians/ scientists/ etc.

Ask any two questions based on these themes.

Each of the items in this question carries 5 marks.

Altogether there are 2 items in this skill test carrying 5 mark each.

Reading

Test-1

Short seen text (Story/essay/play)

A. Pick an extract of a good text from the course book in about 70-100 words)

B. Test task can be created as per the following question types:

· True or False

· Word meanings

· Matching Info

· Filling items

· 1-word/number answers question

· Ordering

· 1 sentence answer question, etc.

Ask only 1 task having 5 test items.

Each of the items carries 1 mark.

Altogether there are 5 items in this test carrying 1 mark each.

Test-2

Short seen text (Usually a short/part of poem)

A. Pick an extract of a good text from the course book in about 70-100 words

B. Test task can be created as per the following question types:

· True or False

· Word meanings

· Matching Info

· Filling items

· 1 sentence answer question, etc.

Ask only 1 task having 5 test items.

Each item carries 1 mark.

Altogether there are 5 items in this test carrying 1 mark each.

Test-3

Short seen text (Story/essay/bio/profile/)

A. Pick an extract of a good text from any free reading resources in about 80-120 words

B. Test task can be created as per the following question types:

· Word meanings

· Ordering events/sequencing information

· Matching Info

· Filling items

· 1 sentence answer question, etc.

Ask only 1 task having 5 test items.

Each of the items carries 1 mark.

Altogether there are 5 items in this test carrying 1 mark each.

Test-4

Unseen authentic text of medium length

Usually a speech/chart/roster/time table/letter/ an advert/Part of calendar/ notice/

A. Pick an extract of a good text from any free reading resources in about 120-150 words

B. Test task can be created as per the following question types:

· True or False

· Yes/no/not given

· Word meanings

· Matching Info

· Filling items/summary completion

· Table completion

· 1-word/number answers question

· Ordering & sequencing

· Sentence completion

· 1 sentence answer question, etc.

Important: Do not repeat the type of test tasks that have already been used in the previous test, be consistent with this fact in all the skill test.

Ask 2 tasks having 5 test items each.

Each item of the tasks carries 1 mark.

Altogether there are 10 items in this test carrying 1 mark each.

Writing

5+5+5+10

Test-1

Mechanics: Rules of written language

Pick/Extract a seen text from the course book and design the task where learners have to correct the errors or complete the gaps with the correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Ask only 1 task of this nature.

Have 10 errors/gaps to be corrected/ filled correctly.

0.5

Each item carries a half mark.

Test-2

Controlled Writing

Create a short piece of text/Extract one from free reading resources in about 60-80 words and prepare a cloze task (with/without options) of only 5 content/lexical items.

Ask only 1 task of this nature.

Have only 5 items in this question.

Each item carries a half mark.

Test-3

Guided Writing

Ask learners to write a short and simple paragraph(s) in about 60-80 words with some text clues, pictures or maps like-

· Elaborating a simple proverb

· Giving opinion on an issue

· Describing places/person

· Narrating (Writing) anecdotes, etc.

Ask only 1 task of this nature.

While marking consider important arguments, supporting data and registers that support the claim.

This item carries 10 mark.

Test-4

Free Writing

Ask learners to create/write only one an authentic material like:

· Personal letters

· Emails

· Leave applications

· Short subjective/objective essays in 3 paragraphs on food/clothes animals/birds/plants/insects, etc.

Ask only 1 task

Ask to choose any one task out of two.

This task carries 5 marks

Test-5

Grammar

Test if learners have developed competency in these areas of grammar:

· Articles

· Concord (Conjugation of Verbs)

· Prepositions

· Pronouns

· Adjectives

· Adverbs

· Auxiliaries (Focus on modal verbs)

· Tenses

· Questions (Yes-No)

· Connectives (Usually Wh-words, and, but, or, so, therefore, although, because, either…or/neither…nor, etc.)

Note:

· Test makers are expected to add variety to this task by differently designing the individual items of this task

· Test takers must copy the stem and the key, but not any distractors.

· Proctors/teachers must remind the young test takers/learners about this.

· Double writing/overwriting the key makes answer invalid

· Do not be worried that textbook questions aren’t asked in these test; the textbooks are only the means to prepare learners to achieve the above listed skill based outcomes.

Design only 1 task to test these areas of grammar in MCQs that may have 2-3 distractors and the key

There are ten separate questions based on each of the areas of grammar areas.

0.5

Each item carries a half mark making it a full mark of 5.

Continuous Assessment/Portfolio Management

Include the following heading while doing this formative assessment:

· Attendance-5 marks

· Assignments (Worksheets)-5 marks

· Initiatives, Presentations & Participation-5 marks

· Attitude/General Behaviour-5 marks

Note:

· Most areas of the formative assessment are the same as that of the summative assessment, which include testing of all the language skills.

· Use the given rubrics for testing listening and speaking skills.

· Ensure that there is a separate listening activity and test every 10 days.

· Incorporate and administer a separate speaking activity, (However based on a selective lesson you have covered) and test every 3 weeks besides the regular classes.

· Learners should be informed well in advanced and properly guided in regard to the purpose and value of testing these skills.

Have 4-5 lesson assignments per unit and mark each assignment in the range of 1-5

Record learners’ participation on a daily basis in the range of 1-5 and take the average at the end of a unit

Evaluate learners general behaviour on a daily basis and try to correct if it can be, else refer to the concerned and mark as per the improvement in the same range of 1-5

Total

100

Rubric for Listening Evaluation

S N	Rating Criteria	Advanced (4)	Proficient (3)	Basic (2)	Below Basic (1)	Level
1	Ability to focus	The student was able to concentrate fully and listen very attentively throughout the assessment.	The student was mostly attentive and usually able to listen with good concentration.	The student found it difficult to concentrate on the listening task, but was able to attend occasionally.	The student was not able to concentrate on the listening task and was easily distracted and inattentive.
2	General Understanding	The student showed an excellent understanding of all vocabulary and information, completing all the questions within the given time.	The student showed a good understanding of the vocabulary and information, with most questions completed.	Although the student did not understand a lot of the vocabulary and information, he/she was able to complete some of the questions.	The student did not understand enough vocabulary or information to answer the questions.
3	Listening for detail	The student included all the specific information and details in his/her answers.	The student was able to include most of the specific information and details in his/her answers.	Although the student showed a limited ability to listen for details, specific information was occasionally included.	Student was unable to grasp specific details when listening, and did not include them in the answers.
4	Accuracy of answer	The content was always accurate and related to the information given.	Answers were mostly accurate and related to the information given, with only a few errors.	The student included a small amount of information, however, a lot was left out or was not accurate.	The student's answers were mostly left out or unrelated to the information given.
	Total

Note: To achieve the full score of 10 as in the matrix, each of the given ratings can be assumed as 2.5 times the face value.

Rubrics for Speaking Evaluation

S N	Rating Criteria	Advanced (4)	Proficient (3)	Basic (2)	Below Basic (1)	Level
1	Vocabulary	Uses a wide range of vocabulary and experiences.	Uses variety of vocabulary and experiences, but makes some errors in word choice.	Uses limited vocabulary and experiences.	Uses only basic vocabulary and experiences.
2	Grammar	Uses varieties of structure with only occasional grammatical errors.	Uses varieties of structure but makes some errors that does not mar the meaning/the context.	Uses varieties of structure but with frequent errors.	Uses basic structure with frequent errors.
3	Fluency	Speaks fluently with little hesitation that does not interfere in getting the message across.	Speak with some hesitation, but it does not usually interfere in communication.	Speaks with some hesitancies that often leads to interferences in communication.	Hesitates too often when speaking which often leads to miscommunication.
4	Communication	Stays on task and communicates effectively; almost always responds appropriately and tries to develop the interaction.	Stays on task most of the time and communicates effectively; generally responds appropriately and tries to develops the interaction.	Tries to communicate but sometimes does not respond appropriately or clearly.	Purpose is not clear; needs a lot of prompts communicating; usually does not respond to the tasks appropriately or clearly.
5	Pronunciation	Pronunciation and interaction are almost always very clear/accurate.	Pronunciation and interaction are usually clear/accurate with a few problem areas.	Has pronunciation and interaction errors, sometime makes it is too difficult to understand the subject.	There is frequent problem with pronunciation and interaction.
	Total

Note: To achieve the full score of 10 as in the matrix, each of the given ratings can be assumed as 2.5 times the face value.

CAS/Portfolio Rating Scale

The assessment regarding the components of CAS/Portfolio Management should follow the scale as given in the table below:

SN	Level	Rating	Descriptions
SN	Level	Rating	Participation [5]	Assignment [5]	Attitude/Behaviour [5]	Attendance [5]
1	Below Basic	1	a. Below 40% of task Participation. b. Very little participation in the tasks.	a. Below 40% of task completion and submission but with a lot of carelessness and errors.	a. Stubborn and adamant; every time needs repeated instructions and coaxing to start and complete a task. b. Not friendly/ less cooperative.	a. Below 40% of class attendance. b. Absent without information
2	Basic	2	a. 40% to below 60% of task attendance. b. Little participation in the tasks.	a. 40% to below 60% of task completion and submission but needs several reminders.	a. Needs a few reminders every time a task begins but still lazes about.	a. 40% to below 60% of class attendance.
3	Above Basic	3	a. 60% to below 80% of task attendance. b.Participation in classroom activities is satisfactory.	a. 60% to below 80 % of task completion and submission but misses the deadlines and has some errors.	a. Has shown improvement but is not as much presentable in the tasks assigned. b.Tries to collaborate but in a bossy manner	a. 60% to below 80% of class attendance.
4	Proficient	4	a. 80% to below 90% of attendance. b. Participation in classroom activities is appreciable.	a. 80% to below 90% of task completion and submission with negligible errors.	a. Is obedient, cooperative and proactive. b. Listens to the instructions carefully and takes notes.	a. 80% to below 90% of class attendance.
5	Advanced	5	a. 90% and above attendance. b. Participation in classroom activities is outstanding.	a. 90% and above task completion and proactive submission. b.Hardly misses the deadlines.	a. Is respectful, obedient and hardworking. b. Takes initiatives and leads in the ECA programs besides classroom activities.	a. 90% and above class attendance.
	Total

Summary

(Test Specification Matrix)

SN	Test Area	Tasks	Items	Marks/item	Full Marks	Things To remember
1	Listening	2	10	1	10	Requires regular classes and lessons alike reading and writing to achieving 7 different learning outcomes.
2	Speaking	2	2	5	10	Requires regular classes and lessons alike reading and writing to achieving 10 different learning outcomes.
3	Reading	4	25	5 + 5 + 5 + 10	25	Requires selective units and lessons that act as a catalyst to achieving 9 different learning outcomes
4	Writing	4	25	5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5	25	Focus is to be made on the areas of writing required to meet the 11 different writing outcomes.
6	CAS/Portfolio	4	20	5 + 5 + 5 + 5	20	A good portfolio management not only keeps the learners on track but also eases a fair evaluation for upgrading.
7	Unit Test	4	10	1	10	Tasks and items may vary depending upon the course covered which, however, include both reading and writing skills.
	Total				100

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Reference:

Government of Nepal

Ministry of Education

Elementary Education Curriculum 2076 (Grades 4-5)

Curriculum Development Centre

Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal

(Compiled and edited by Jaya Narayan Bhusal)

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