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=IB SPANISH AB INITIO 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 by the teacher and moderated by an IB examiner and an external written assessment of students’ reading and writing abilities which is administered by the IB and scored by an IB examiner. The ab initio exam is based on seven different topics: Individual, Education & Work, Town & Services, Food & Drink, Leisure & Travel, Environment and Health & Emergencies.

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 play, oral presentation, telephone conversation, etc. The individual oral consists of three parts: a 2-3 minute presentation of a picture related to one of the topics of the course and 2-3 follow-up questions related to the picture and a 5 minute general conversation between the student and the teacher. 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 two writing tasks worth 30%. Common reading samples include letters, posters and brochures. Part II requires students to write a minimum 60-word response and a minimum 120-word response. The written production will be assessed based on three criterion: language, communication skills and presentation. 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.

AB Initio Internal Assessment Oral

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