How are bandscores awarded for Speaking in Speaking tests?
Speaking test will be scored through the following criteria:

Criterion 1: Fluency and coherence
Criterion 2: Lexical resource
Criterion 3: Grammatical range and accuracy
Criterion 4: Pronunciation
Criterion 1: Fluency and coherence

1. Criterion 1: Fluency and coherence
Fluency and coherence refers to the ability to talk with normal levels of continuity, rate and effort and to link ideas and language together to form coherent, connected speech.
The key indicators of fluency are speech rate and speech continuity.
The key indicators of coherence are logical sequencing of sentences; clear marking of stages in a discussion, narration or argument; and the use of cohesive devices within and between sentences.

2. Criterion 2: Lexical resource
Lexical resource refers to the range of vocabulary the test taker can use and the precision with which meanings and attitudes can be expressed.

They key indicators are the variety of words used, the adequacy and appropriacy of the words used and the ability to circumlocute with or without noticeable hestitation

3. Criterion 3: Grammatical range and accuracy
Grammatical range and accuracy refers to the range and the accurate and appropriate use of the test taker's grammatical resource. The key indicators of grammatical range are the length and complexity of the spoken sentences, the appropriate use of subordinate clauses, and the range of sentence structures, especially to move elements around for information focus.
The key indicators of grammatical accuracy are the number of grammatical errors in a given amount of speech and communicative
effect of error.

4. Criterion 4: Pronunciation
Pronunciation refers to the ability to produce comprehensible speech to fulfill the Speaking test requirements. The key indicators will be the amount of strain caused to the listener, the amount of the speech which is unintelligible and the noticeability of
influence from the test taker's first language.