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IB SPANISH B SL/HL EXAM
Students will take the criterion-referenced IB examinations in their second year. The summative exam consists of two different assessments: an internal oral assessment of students’ aural/oral skills administered and marked by the teacher and an external written assessment of students’ reading and writing abilities which is administered by the IB and scored by an IB examiner.

The **internal oral assessment is 30%** of the students’ final score and consists of two parts: an interactive oral activity students complete during their second year and a formal interview given in March. The **oral activity** can be any authentic activity that demonstrates students’ oral communication skills, including a debate, oral presentation, play, etc. The **formal interview** consists of three sections: a 3-4 minute student presentation on a cultural topic, a 3-4 minute follow-up session with clarifying and analytical questions about the topic presented and lastly, a 3-4 minute general discussion on social, global issues and student interests. Teachers must determine to what extent students speak fluently with varied and idiomatic vocabulary and grammar. Students’ ability to interact actively in the conversation using appropriate tone and register will be assessed, as well as their ability to communicate ideas clearly, coherently and effectively.

The **external written assessment administered in May is 70%** of the students’ final score and consists of two parts: Part I consists of reading comprehension worth 40% and Part II is an essay response worth 30%. Common reading samples include newspaper and magazine articles, journals (SL) and literary short stories (HL). Part II requires students to chose a topic from four options and write a **250-word response (SL) or a 400-word response (HL)** with attention to format, purpose and audience. The written production will be assessed based on three criterion: language, cultural interaction and message. Students must demonstrate an effective command of the language through language fluency and accuracy. The text must use appropriate register and style and ideas must be developed in an organized manner with appropriate supporting details.