Post on 30-Dec-2015
description
British AirwaysBritish AirwaysLanguage Flag Award for SchoolsLanguage Flag Award for Schools
BackgroundBackground
Based on the Flag Test developed for BA employees
Tests the pupil’s ability to converse in the language. No written element
The 4 parts of the Flag TestThe 4 parts of the Flag Test15- 20 Minutes total15- 20 Minutes total
General conversation - 3 topics
Reading 3-4 lines from a script
Role-play – 2 situations
Listening comprehension
Part 1 - General ConversationPart 1 - General Conversation 4-5 minutes (30%) 4-5 minutes (30%)
Aim: To test prepared & spontaneous language abilityAim: To test prepared & spontaneous language ability
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Pupils should demonstrate knowledge of tenses in the 3rd topic
Part 2 Part 2 –– Reading Aloud Reading Aloud2 minutes 10%2 minutes 10%Aim: To read a public announcement using correct Aim: To read a public announcement using correct pace, intonation & pronunciationpace, intonation & pronunciation
The pupils can have access to the material in advance
Pupils should be encouraged to practise the reading before the test
They will be asked to read 4 or 5 lines in the target language
Part 3 Part 3 –– Role Plays Role Plays5-6 Minutes (40%)5-6 Minutes (40%)Aim: To use spontaneous language to deal with customer requestsAim: To use spontaneous language to deal with customer requests
Pick 1 role play from 6 standard cards at random – the pupils have not seen the pictures before but can be taught the themes
Pick 1 role play from 4 Olympic cards at random – pupils may see these in advance
The pupil takes the role of the service provider
It has to be a spontaneous conversation using the picture as a stimulus not a description of the picture
Part 4 Part 4 –– Listening Comprehension Listening Comprehension
Pupils listen to 4 short statements in target language and have to give key details in English
Pupils can make notes
Grammar is not important
Pupils hear each statement twice
Pupils listen to 1 short statement in English and give key details in target language
Marking based on 5 criteriaMarking based on 5 criteria Confidence & fluency
Range of vocabulary
Accuracy & range of structures
Pronunciation
Comprehension
The assessment processThe assessment process
Tested in school at any point by an accredited tester Minimum pass mark 40%
Minimum pass mark for each module has to be gained in order to pass
Pupils who pass the whole test are awarded a BA Flag Award Certificate & language badge
Candidates who pass 2 parts of the test are awarded a certificate of achievement towards the Flag Award
FeedbackFeedback
Pupils can be told there & then if they have passed
Testers are recommended not to give the percentage
If they have failed one or more section give motivational feedback first and then formative feedback