This page provides sample written and oral exams for ARA-coded faculty courses.
Writing Assessment Criteria and Grading
Write each word in a suitable sentence. (Each sentence must contain at least 5 words) (20 points)
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Accuracy: 1 point: Any grammatical, morphological, spelling, or preposition error results in the loss of half a point.
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Correct usage of the required vocabulary: 1 point. (If the student does not use the required word correctly, including necessary prepositions and similar requirements, 1 point is lost).
The student loses 2 points in the following cases:
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If the sentence is less than 5 words.
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If the words are not coherently connected in a correct sentence.
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If the target word is used in an incorrect context.
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If the student does not use the word in a context related to its actual meaning; unacceptable examples for the word "استمر-continued": "I do not know the meaning of the word continued" or "I asked the teacher: what is the meaning of the word continued."
Speech Evaluation Criteria and Scores
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Content
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5
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Addressed all required ideas in each question extensively
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4
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Addressed most of the required ideas extensively
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3
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Addressed only some ideas without sufficient depth or detail
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2
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Addressed only one idea or provided incomplete ideas
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1
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Did not discuss the required idea, or the answer consisted of only one or two words
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Accuracy, Structures, and Vocabulary
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10
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Used studied structures and grammar accurately and diversely with proper pronunciation, with limited errors that do not affect meaning
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8
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Some minor errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation, but the meaning remains clear
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6
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Several errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation that occasionally affect clarity or meaning
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4
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Frequent repetition of vocabulary or many errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation that affected general understanding
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2
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Frequent errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation that make speech difficult to understand or incomprehensible
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Fluency
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5
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Speaks smoothly with a natural rhythm and uses alternative structures when forgetting words
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4
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Slight hesitation or short pauses
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3
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Many interruptions that make communication difficult
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2
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Very fragmented speech, difficult to follow or understand
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1
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Frequent errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation that make speech difficult to understand or incomprehensible
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General Performance
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2
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Outstanding in richness and style
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1
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Good in richness or style
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0
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Richness and style are at the required level
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1 -
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Weak in richness or style
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2 -
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Very weak in richness and style
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4 -
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Did not answer. Unable to communicate
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