Feedback, not marks
This grid helps you observe a student or a small group and give clear feedback. Language assistants do not grade students: if a mark is needed, the teacher decides. Click a box in each line; it is highlighted. You can then print the page or show it to the teacher.
Student or persona, date, activity
| Criterion | Not yet | Getting there | Yes | Confidently |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Being understood | I often need to ask the student to repeat. | I understand most of it, with some effort. | I understand easily. | I understand everything without effort. |
| Sound of the week | Not yet used. | Correct when repeating. | Correct in prepared sentences. | Correct in spontaneous speech too. |
| Word and sentence stress | Every syllable has the same weight. | Some key words are stressed. | Most words and key words are well stressed. | Stress and rhythm help the message. |
| Interaction | Answers with one word. | Answers in short sentences. | Answers and asks questions. | Keeps the conversation going and repairs misunderstandings. |
| Fluency | Long pauses. | Short sentences with pauses. | Speaks with some ease. | Speaks with ease on familiar topics. |
| Using the starters | Does not use them yet. | Reads them. | Uses them to build sentences. | Goes beyond them with own ideas. |
Starters for your feedback: “You did really well with …” · “I could understand you easily when …” · “Next time, try to …” · “Your … is much better than last week.”