Arabic Written and Oral Exam Samples (ARA-Coded Faculty Courses)

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)

Accuracy: 1 point: Any grammatical, morphological, spelling, or preposition error results in the loss of half a point.
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:

If the sentence is less than 5 words.
If the words are not coherently connected in a correct sentence.
If the target word is used in an incorrect context.
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."

Content
5	Addressed all required ideas in each question extensively
4	Addressed most of the required ideas extensively
3	Addressed only some ideas without sufficient depth or detail
2	Addressed only one idea or provided incomplete ideas
1	Did not discuss the required idea, or the answer consisted of only one or two words
Accuracy, Structures, and Vocabulary
10	Used studied structures and grammar accurately and diversely with proper pronunciation, with limited errors that do not affect meaning
8	Some minor errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation, but the meaning remains clear
6	Several errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation that occasionally affect clarity or meaning
4	Frequent repetition of vocabulary or many errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation that affected general understanding
2	Frequent errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation that make speech difficult to understand or incomprehensible
Fluency
5	Speaks smoothly with a natural rhythm and uses alternative structures when forgetting words
4	Slight hesitation or short pauses
3	Many interruptions that make communication difficult
2	Very fragmented speech, difficult to follow or understand
1	Frequent errors in grammar/structures/pronunciation that make speech difficult to understand or incomprehensible
General Performance
2	Outstanding in richness and style
1	Good in richness or style
0	Richness and style are at the required level
1 -	Weak in richness or style
2 -	Very weak in richness and style
4 -	Did not answer. Unable to communicate

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